The GMU campus is a hub of technological innovation set against a backdrop of ancient Iranian heritage.

• Allameh Bohlool Gonabadi Hospital: The primary training ground for students, featuring 320+ beds and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
• Clinical Skills Lab: A modern simulation center where students practice diagnostic procedures on high-fidelity mannequins.
• Social Development & Health Promotion Research Center: Investigates how lifestyle and environment impact regional health.
• Infectious Diseases Research Center: Focuses on regional epidemiology and the management of vector-borne diseases.
• Anatomy & Dissection Hall: High-standard facilities for human morphological study, critical for foundational MD training.
• Central Library: Provides 24/7 digital access to global medical journals via Scopus and PubMed.
• Molecular and Cellular Lab: Dedicated to genetic research and advanced biochemical testing.
• Digital Learning Hub: Features smart classrooms and tele-education facilities for interactive medical lectures.
• Counseling and Mental Health Center: Provides specialized support for the wellbeing of medical students.
• University Sports Complex: Includes a gymnasium and outdoor recreation fields to support physical fitness among the student body.

GMU manages a robust healthcare network, ensuring students have access to a high volume of diverse clinical cases:

• Allameh Bohlool Hospital: The university’s flagship 320-bed hospital, serving as the main site for surgery, internal medicine, and pediatrics.
• Arya Hospital: An affiliated center focused on specialized surgeries and outpatient care.
• Bohlool IPD (International Patient Department): A specialized unit where students observe the management of medical tourism and international health standards.
• Gonabad Health Centers: Students rotate through urban and rural centers to master community-based primary healthcare.

GMU is known for being one of the most affordable government medical universities in northeastern Iran.

Scholarship

• International Merit Scholarship: Reductions of 10% to 30% for students with high academic standing or research contributions.
• Research Assistantships: Available for senior students contributing to projects in the Social Development or Infectious Disease centers.
• Needs-Based Aid: Occasionally provided to students from strategic partner countries or developing regions.

• The Vibe: Gonabad is a historic city with a peaceful, dry climate. It offers a unique cultural experience without the distractions of a major metropolis.
• Connectivity:
• Road: Regular bus services connect Gonabad to Mashhad (approx. 3.5 hours), which has a major international airport.
• Local: Most university facilities are clustered together, making them easily accessible by foot or taxi.
• Safety: Very high; the city is widely regarded as one of the safest for international students in Iran.

• Accommodation: Modern, secure dormitories are provided on-campus. Rooms are typically shared (2-4 students) and include Wi-Fi and common study lounges.
• Dining: The university cafeteria serves hot, subsidized meals. International students can often coordinate with local kitchens for specific dietary needs (e.g., Indian-style meals).
• Vibe: The city of Gonabad is famous for its ancient Qanats (underground water systems). It is a tranquil, safe, and academically focused environment, ideal for serious medical study.

• Intake: Primarily September.
• Documents: Requires 10th/12th mark sheets (min 50% PCB), NEET score (for Indians), Passport, and a Medical Fitness Certificate.
• Recognition: The university is listed in the ECFMG Pathways, facilitating a clear route for those wishing to practice in the United States.