Introduction
In 1999, with the development of the Qom Health and Medical Care Network—which had previously operated as one of the branches of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and was responsible for health and medical affairs in Qom—the institution was established as Qom University of Medical Sciences and Health Services. At the same time, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education granted preliminary approval for the creation of Nursing and Public Health Schools. In 1997, with the admission of students to the Bachelor’s program in Nursing, the university officially began its educational activities.
In its early years, Qom University of Medical Sciences admitted only male students. However, following the closure of Fatemiyeh University of Medical Sciences in Qom, which had accepted only female students, the university began admitting both male and female students simultaneously. Currently, Qom University of Medical Sciences offers specialized residency programs in the fields of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Cardiology.
Ranking
In the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Qom University of Medical Sciences achieved a position in the 401–500 range.
Faculties
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Paramedical Sciences
- Faculty of Public Health
- Faculty of Health and Religion
- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
- Faculty of Traditional Medicine
Educational and Medical Centers
- Shohada Hospital
- Kamkar–Arabnia Hospital
- Health Donors Complex
- Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh Hospital
- Shahid Beheshti–Amir al-Momenin Hospital
- Iranian Traditional Medicine Health Center
- Salamat Dental Clinic
Research Centers and Laboratories
- Research Centers
- Development Units
- Central Research Laboratory
Research Centers
- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Research Center
- Basij Society of Medical Community Research Center
- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center
- Pediatric Clinical Research Development Unit
- Neuroscience Research Center
- Shahid Beheshti Clinical Research Development Unit
- Spiritual Health Research Center
- Health Donors Clinical Research Development Unit
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center
- Environmental Pollutants Research Center
Welfare Facilities
Qom University of Medical Sciences is among the universities that provide student dormitories. Students coming from other cities to study at the university can stay in these dormitories.
- The university also has several sports halls that are available for students interested in athletic activities.
- In addition, the university offers student loans, which can be obtained through the Student Welfare Fund.
- Qom University of Medical Sciences has a self-service dining hall, and students can reserve their meals through the university’s food automation system.
Tuition Fees for Full Academic Degree Programs
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars)
| Program | Field of Study | Total Annual Fee | Fixed Fee (per semester) | Practical (per credit) | Theoretical (per credit) | Internship/Clinical Training (per month) | Thesis |
| Associate & Bachelor (non-continuous) | All fields | 1,815 | 182 | 50 | 32 | 50 | – |
| Bachelor’s Degree | All fields | 2,420 | 242 | 67 | 42 | 67 | – |
| Master’s Degree | Laboratory-based | 3,630 | 363 | 100 | 64 | 100 | 100 |
| Master’s Degree | Non-laboratory | 3,267 | 327 | 90 | 57 | 90 | 90 |
| Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) | Medicine | 4,840 | 484 | 133 | 85 | 323 | 323 |
| Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) | Up to Basic Sciences | 5,566 | 557 | 153 | 97 | 153 | 153 |
| Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) | After Basic Sciences Exam | 7,000 | 700 | 193 | 123 | 193 | 193 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Laboratory-based | 5,203 | 520 | 143 | 91 | 346 | 346 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Non-laboratory | 4,477 | 448 | 123 | 78 | 298 | 298 |
| Residency Program | All fields | 4,840 | 484 | – | – | – | – |
Tuition Fees for Short-Term (Non-Degree) Educational Programs
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars)
| Audience | Level / Program | Monthly Tuition Fee (USD) |
| Students | Bachelor’s Degree | 200 |
| Master’s Degree (Non-Laboratory) | 250 | |
| Master’s Degree (Laboratory-Based) | 300 | |
| Doctor of Medicine (General) | 400 | |
| Doctor of Dental Surgery (General) | 450 | |
| Ph.D. (Non-Laboratory) | 500 | |
| Ph.D. (Laboratory-Based) | 550 | |
| Residency Program | 550 | |
| Graduates | Master’s Degree | 500 |
| General Physicians / Dentists | 600 | |
| Ph.D. | 700 | |
| Clinical Specialists | 1,000 |
Address
Qom University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Shahid Lavasani (Saheli) Street, Qom, Iran.