Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine

The KUMS campus is an expansive, high-tech hub with facilities that rival major metropolitan universities.

• Imam Ali Cardiovascular Center: The most comprehensive educational and treatment center for heart health in western Iran.
• Fertility and Infertility Research Center: A regional hub for reproductive health and advanced IVF techniques.
• Sleep Disorders Research Center: One of the few specialized centers in the country for neurological and respiratory sleep studies.
• Clinical Skills Center (CSC): A state-of-the-art simulation lab for training in surgery, emergency medicine, and diagnostic procedures.
• Health Technology Park: A dedicated zone for medical startups and industrial research and development.
• Anatomy & Dissection Hall: High-standard facilities for cadaveric study, supported by modern histology and digital imaging labs.
• Medical Biology Research Center: Focuses on molecular medicine, genetics, and biotechnology.
• Central Medical Library: One of the largest in the region, offering 24/7 digital access to international databases like ClinicalKey and Scopus.
• KUMS Sports Complex: Features modern indoor gyms, football fields, and dedicated athletic halls for international students.
• Scientific Student Societies: Highly active groups that lead international research congresses and national medical olympiads.

KUMS manages a massive clinical network consisting of 17 hospitals province-wide, with 8 in Kermanshah city:

• Imam Reza Hospital Complex: A massive tertiary care facility with 500+ beds, serving as the primary site for multi-specialty rotations.
• Imam Ali Hospital: A specialized 210-bed cardiovascular teaching hospital.
• Farabi Hospital: The major regional center for psychiatry, neurology, and behavioral sciences.
• Taleghani Hospital: A 220-bed facility specializing in trauma and orthopedics training.
• Ayatollah Raeesi Hospital: One of the most advanced comprehensive cancer research and treatment centers in western Iran.

KUMS offers premium public-sector education at competitive rates For the academic cycle.

Scholarship

• Merit-Based Waivers: International students with exceptional GPAs (>17/20) can qualify for tuition discounts of 10% to 50%.
• Research Incentives: Funding is available for students whose research is published in high-impact (ISI/Scopus) journals.
• Sibling Discount: Minor tuition reductions are available for families with multiple students enrolled.

• The Vibe: Kermanshah is the largest city in western Iran, known for its multicultural Baluchi, Kurdish, and Persian influences. It has a mountainous climate with four distinct seasons.
• Connectivity:
• Kermanshah International Airport (KSH): Offers regular domestic flights to Tehran and international flights to regional hubs.
• Road: Located on the main transit route 525 km from Tehran and only 371 km from the Iraq border, making it a major hub for regional health tourism.
• Safety: Very high; the city is well-policed and known for its hospitable population.

• Accommodation: The university provides secure, furnished dormitories with amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and common study halls.
• Dining: Subsidized meals (Persian and international styles) are available at the University Dining Hall. Kermanshah is famous for its bread and local dairy products.
• Vibe: Energetic and cosmopolitan. As a historic metropolis on the foothills of the Zagros Mountains, it offers a vibrant urban life balanced with proximity to UNESCO heritage sites like Bisotun.

• Intakes: September (Main) and February.
• Documents: Requires high school transcripts (PCB aggregate), NEET scorecard (for Indians), Passport, and a Medical Fitness Certificate.
• Application Step: For the cycle, students must submit their profile through the KUMS International Admissions portal. After document verification, an online interview is usually conducted to evaluate scientific aptitude and English proficiency.