Established in 1946, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Shiraz (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Fars. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Darab, Sepidan, Abadeh, Lamerd, Mamasani, Estahban, Shahid Dowran. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 74 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Iranian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SUMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
