Study at Ilam University of Medical Sciences
Ilam University of Medical Sciences and Health Services is a medical university located in the city of Ilam, Iran. It was established in 1995. Currently, 3,826 students and 174 faculty members are active at this institution. According to available analyses, the university has published 1,264 scientific papers in national journals and conferences. Ilam University of Medical Sciences is also the owner and publisher of three specialized journals and has organized eight scientific conferences so far. In addition, three internationally recognized research papers have been produced by this university.
Ranking
In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, Ilam University of Medical Sciences ranked 801–1000 globally. Among Iranian medical universities, it holds the 23rd position out of 68, and 145th in Asia.
Faculties
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Public Health
- Faculty of Paramedical Sciences
- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
- Health Higher Education Complex
- International Branch Faculty
Educational and Research Centers
- Psychosocial Injuries Research Center
- Zoonotic Diseases Research Center
- Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Research Center
- Clinical Microbiology Research Center
- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center
- Health and Environmental Research Center
- Health Technology Growth Center
- Clinical Research Development Unit of Imam Khomeini Hospital
- Clinical Research Development Unit of Shahid Mostafa Khomeini Hospital
- Clinical Research Development Unit of Ayatollah Taleghani Hospital
- Tuberculosis and Pulmonary Diseases Research Center
- Oral and Dental Health Research Center
- Infertility Research Center of Taleghani Hospital
Hospitals
- Shahid Mostafa Khomeini Educational and Treatment Center
- Ayatollah Taleghani Educational and Treatment Center
- Imam Ali Hospital, Sarableh
- Imam Reza Hospital, Ivan
- Imam Hossein Hospital, Mehran
- Shohada (Martyrs) Hospital, Dehloran
- Vali-Asr Hospital, Dareh Shahr
- Rasool Akram Hospital, Abdanan
- Razi Educational and Treatment Center
Study-Related Information
| Academic Program | Average Annual Tuition (USD) |
| Undergraduate Programs | 1,700 |
| Master’s Programs | 2,400 |
| Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) | 2,400 |
| Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) | 2,400 |
| Medical Specialty Programs | 2,400 |
| Ph.D. Programs | 2,400 |
*All amounts are in U.S. dollars.
The prices for dormitory accommodation and educational courses are based on the table below and may increase by up to 20%.
| Type of Service | Annual Cost (USD) |
| Student Dormitory Accommodation and Accident Insurance | 200 |
| Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) | 300 |
Duration of Study
According to the Ministry of Health, the duration of study for various academic degrees is as follows:
| Degree | Average Duration (Years) | Maximum Legal Duration (Years) |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 | 6 |
| Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) | 6.5 | 9 – 10 |
| Master’s Degree | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | 4 | 5 |
| Medical Specialty | 4 | 4.5 |
List of Programs
Bachelor’s Programs
| Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Bachelor of Environmental Health |
| Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering |
| Bachelor of Public Health |
| Bachelor of Biology and Vector Management |
| Faculty of Paramedical Sciences |
| Bachelor of Surgical Technology |
| Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences |
| Bachelor of Anesthesiology |
| Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Bachelor of Nursing Sciences |
| Bachelor of Midwifery Sciences |
| Bachelor of Emergency Medicine Sciences |
Master’s Programs
| Faculty of Medicine |
| Master of Medical Microbiology |
| Master of Clinical Biochemistry |
| Master of Anatomy |
| Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Master of Biostatistics |
| Master of Epidemiology |
| Master of Health Management and Economics |
| Faculty of Paramedical Sciences |
| Master of Medical Parasitology |
| Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Master of Surgical-Medical Nursing |
| Master of Geriatric Nursing |
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
| Program | M.D. | Master’s |
| Doctor of Medicine | * | |
| Medical Microbiology | * | |
| Clinical Biochemistry | * | |
| Anatomy (Dissection/Anatomical Sciences) | * |
| Program | Specialty |
| Pediatrics | * |
| Internal Medicine | * |
Address
Ilam University of Medical Sciences Campus, Pajouhesh Boulevard, Banganjab, Ilam, Iran.