Qom Islamic Azad University Medicine College

The IAU-Qom medical campus provides a dedicated environment for both basic science and clinical training.

• Clinical Skills Lab (SKILL Lab): A state-of-the-art simulation center with human patient simulators and CPR replicas.
• Anatomy & Dissection Hall: A modernized facility for human morphological studies and surgical anatomy.
• Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Lab: Equipped for advanced diagnostic research and student laboratory training.
• Audiovisual Medical Suites: Features three dedicated units for high-fidelity medical video presentations and lectures.
• Central Medical Library: Houses a significant collection of Persian and English medical textbooks and journals.
• Moulage Salon: A specialized hall for practicing injections, normal delivery simulations, and ECG sets.
• Computer Research Site: Provides 24/7 high-speed access to international medical databases like Scopus and PubMed.
• Medical Informatics Unit: Focuses on the integration of technology in healthcare delivery and education.
• Student Athletics Complex: Includes indoor sports halls and fitness facilities for student physical wellness.
• Scientific Student Societies: Active groups that organize medical webinars and regional student research congresses.

IAU-Qom leverages both its own facilities and memorandums of understanding with regional health centers for clinical training:

• Shahid Beheshti Hospital: A major regional referral center used for high-volume clinical rotations.
• Nekouei-Hedayati Hospital: Provides essential exposure to trauma, surgery, and emergency medicine.
• Khayrollah Golabchi Clinic: A specialized outpatient facility for primary care and specialty diagnostics.
• Regional Affiliates: Students rotate through various social security and public hospitals in the Qom province to gain diverse clinical experience.

IAU-Qom offers competitive private-sector rates for international medical aspirants.

Scholarship

• Academic Merit Discount: High-achieving international students (GPA >17/20) can qualify for tuition discounts of 10% to 20%.
• Sibling Discount: IAU often provides a discount for family members studying within the Azad university system simultaneously.
• Early Payment Incentive: Occasional minor reductions for full annual tuition payments made at the start of the academic year.

• The Vibe: Qom is the second holiest city in Iran and a major scholarly hub. It has a dry, sunny climate with hot summers and mild winters.
• Connectivity:
• Road: Located just 120 km south of Tehran, connected by a high-speed expressway (approx. 1.5 hours).
• Rail: Well-connected to the national rail network, including high-speed train projects.
• Air: Served via Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
• Safety: Extremely high; the city is very peaceful and hospitable to international students.

• Accommodation: The university provides secure, furnished dormitories for international students. Facilities include Wi-Fi, laundry rooms, and quiet study halls.
• Dining: Subsidized meals (Persian style) are available at the University Dining Hall. Qom is famous for its "Sohan" (saffron brittle) and diverse local sweets.
• Vibe: Scholarly and spiritual. Qom is a major center for Islamic studies, offering a very safe, peaceful, and conservative environment highly conducive to focused academic work.

• Intakes: September (Main Intake) and February.
• Documents: Requires high school transcripts (PCB aggregate), NEET scorecard (for Indians), Passport, and a Medical Fitness Certificate.
• Application Step: Students apply via the IAU-Qom International Student portal. The process typically involves document screening followed by an online interview to assess scientific foundation and English proficiency.