Islamic Azad University Tabriz Branch Faculty of Medicine

The IAUT campus is a comprehensive academic city that serves as the educational heart of East Azerbaijan.

• Shahinfar Research Institute: A leading center for molecular research and diagnostics within the university system.
• Clinical Skills Lab: A modern simulation center with high-fidelity mannequins for training in emergency and surgical procedures.
• Anatomy & Dissection Hall: High-standard facilities for cadaveric study, supported by 3D virtual anatomy software.
• Advanced Genetics Lab: Focused on clinical genetics and hereditary diseases prevalent in the regional population.
• Biomedical Engineering Unit: Facilitates interdisciplinary research between the engineering and medical faculties.
• IT & Bioinformatics Center: Provides high-speed access to international medical databases like Scopus and ClinicalKey.
• Medical Ethics & Law Unit: A specialized department focusing on the legal and ethical frameworks of clinical practice.
• Central Library: One of the largest in northwest Iran, housing an extensive collection of English medical textbooks.
• Student Research Committee (SRC): Highly active in organizing national medical olympiads and student congresses.
• IAU Tabriz Sports Complex: Features modern indoor and outdoor facilities for the physical well-being of the student body.

IAUT maintains a strong clinical presence through its own hospitals and partnerships in Tabriz:

• Zakariya Hospital: The primary university-owned medical center, specializing in internal medicine and surgery for student rotations.
• Shahriar Hospital: An affiliated private-sector tertiary center providing a high volume of diverse clinical cases.
• Sajjad Hospital: Used for specialized rotations in mother and child healthcare and general pediatrics.
• Tabriz Social Security Hospitals: Strategic partnerships provide students with exposure to a massive outpatient and emergency patient load.

IAUT offers high-value private medical education with competitive pricing.

Scholarship

• Merit-Based Scholarship: Students maintaining a GPA above 17/20 can receive tuition waivers of 10% to 20%.
• Research Grants: Available for senior medical students whose work is published in indexed journals (ISI/Scopus).
• Early Enrollment Benefit: Discounts are occasionally offered for students who complete their registration and full fee payment before the semester starts.

• The Vibe: Tabriz is a major industrial and cultural hub, home to the UNESCO-listed Tabriz Bazaar. It has a cold, mountainous climate and is known for its safety and hospitality.
• Connectivity:
• Tabriz International Airport (TBZ): Excellent connections to Tehran, Istanbul, Dubai, and other regional hubs.
• Metro & Public Transit: A modern metro system connects the university areas to the city center and the historical bazaar.
• Safety: Very high; Tabriz is consistently ranked as one of the safest and cleanest cities in Iran.

• Accommodation: The university provides modern, secure dormitories for international students. Facilities include high-speed Wi-Fi, laundry rooms, and common study halls.
• Dining: Subsidized meals (Persian and international-style) are served in the University Cafeteria. Tabriz is world-renowned for its culinary culture, providing students with access to high-quality local food.
• Vibe: Urban and highly academic. Tabriz is a clean, modern city with a strong European influence in its architecture and social pulse.

• Intakes: September (Main Intake) and February.
• Documents: Requires 10th/12th mark sheets (PCB focus), NEET scorecard (for Indians), Passport, and a Medical Fitness Certificate.
• Enrollment Step: For the cycle, students should begin their application through the IAUT International Affairs Office. After a document review, a virtual interview is conducted to confirm the applicant's suitability for the MD program.