Established in 1983 as the first medical university founded after the Islamic Revolution, SSU is a premier public institution in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Yazd. Recognized by the WHO, ECFMG (Pathways), and the Iranian Ministry of Health, SSU has evolved from a small inaugural class of 45 students into a national leader in medical education. It is globally renowned for its pioneering work in Infertility and Reproductive Sciences, serving as a "Center of Excellence" in the Middle East. For international students, SSU offers an English-medium MD program with access to over 13 affiliated hospitals and a clinical heritage that dates back 700 years in the region.
The SSU campus features world-renowned institutes that place it at the forefront of medical technology.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
SSU manages a robust network of 13 public teaching hospitals, providing students with vast clinical diversity:
State University Affordability
SSU remains one of the most affordable public medical universities in Iran.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus