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Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is Iran's largest and most highly-ranked medical university, renowned for its comprehensive programs in health sciences and extensive research output. It offers a wide array of disciplines, with particular strengths in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Public Health, supported by a vast network of teaching hospitals. For international students, TUMS provides a welcoming environment through its dedicated International Campus and Office of International Relations, offering numerous English-taught programs and robust support services including visa assistance, accommodation, and cultural integration. A distinctive characteristic is its status as the oldest and most prestigious medical center in the region, attracting students from over 100 countries.
Background
Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) (Persian: دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تهران, Danushgah-e 'lum Pezeshki-ye Tehran) is a public medical university in Tehran, Iran. Located in Tehran, adjacent to the main University of Tehran campus, it was founded as part of Dar ol-Fonoon in 1851, and absorbed into the University of Tehran in 1934. It finally separated from University of Tehran by parliamentary legislation in 1986, coming under the new Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education. The university operates The National Museum of Medical Sciences History as well. TUMS is accredited with Premier Status by Accreditation Service for International Colleges and Universities (ASIC UK).
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