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Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

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Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences is a public university in Sanandaj, Iran, with a medical-focused academic offer. It suits students who want study options across medicine, dentistry, health care, nursing, and paramedicine.

  2. What you can study

    You can study across five faculties: medicine, dentistry, health care, nursing, and paramedicine. The university offers programmes leading to B.Sc., B.E., Non-continuous B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech., M.D., Specialist, Subspecialist, PhD, PhD by Research, and Postdoc degrees.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for programme-specific requirements, documents, language rules, and deadlines. The exact entry conditions for each level are not given, so confirm them directly with the admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range. Tuition is quoted in USD, so confirm the current rate and any additional charges with the admissions office; living costs in Sanandaj will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Iran, and the language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, confirm the teaching language, visa steps, document translation rules, and whether your chosen programme has separate requirements for international students.

  6. How it compares

    Among Iran’s 193 universities, this is a public medical university rather than a broad multidisciplinary institution. Its main strength is the clear concentration on health-related study areas and the range of degree levels it lists.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

What type of university is it?

It is a public university.

Where is it located?

It is in Sanandaj, Iran.

Which subject areas are available?

The listed faculties are medicine, dentistry, health care, nursing, and paramedicine.

What degree levels does it offer?

It lists B.Sc., B.E., Non-continuous B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech., M.D., Specialist, Subspecialist, PhD, PhD by Research, and Postdoc.

Overview

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences is a public university in Sanandaj, Iran. The university has five faculties including medicine, dentistry, health care, nursing, and paramedicine and 38 Departments within the University Campus offering different courses including B.Sc., B.E., Non-continuous B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech., M.D., Specialist, Subspecialist, PhD, PhD by Research, and Postdoc.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Iran.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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