Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
دانشگاه علوم پزشکی اردبیل
Official logo
MottoAltruism, Responsibility, Professionalism
TypePublic medical university
Established1993
Parent institution
Ministry of Health and Medical Education
PresidentDr. Behzad Davarnia
Academic staff
316
Students4000+
Location
Ardabil
,
Ardabil Province
,
Iran

38°12′50″N 48°17′49″E / 38.21389°N 48.29694°E / 38.21389; 48.29694
Campus
  • Urban
LanguagePersian
Websitewww.arums.ac.ir

Ardabil University of Medical Sciences (ARUMS; Persian: دانشگاه علوم پزشکی اردبیل) is a public medical university located in the capital city of Ardabil Province in northwestern Iran.[1][2] The university operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) and is responsible for medical education, biomedical research, and the administration of public healthcare services in Ardabil Province.[3][4]

History and operations

Established in 1993 following the separation of medical education from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, ARUMS offers undergraduate, graduate,[5] professional doctoral, residency, and fellowship programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, midwifery, public health, allied health sciences, and biomedical sciences.[6]

As of 2025, the university enrolled more than 4,000 students. Its academic structure comprises six schools located in Ardabil—Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery, Health, and the International Campus—as well as two academic units in other cities of Ardabil Province: the Germi School of Nursing and the Meshkinshahr School of Health.[7] [8]

The university administers a network of teaching hospitals, research centers, and affiliated healthcare facilities that provide clinical services and serve as training sites for students, interns, residents, and fellows. Research activities are conducted through its academic departments and research centers in basic, clinical, and public health sciences.

In addition to its educational mission, ARUMS is responsible for the management of the public healthcare system in Ardabil Province through affiliated hospitals, healthcare centers, and provincial health networks. [9]

Ardabil University of Medical Sciences Entrance

Administration

The university is administered by the President under the supervision of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. Its executive structure includes the Vice-Presidencies for Education, Research and Technology, Healthcare, Student and Cultural Affairs, Food and Drug Administration, Development and Resource Management, and International Affairs.[10]

Programs

ARUMS provides undergraduate, professional doctorate, master's, residency, fellowship, and PhD programs through its faculties and teaching hospitals.[3][10]

Schools

  • Medicine and Paramedicine (Dean: Dr. Yousuf Mohammadi).[11]
  • Pharmacy (Dean: Dr. Leila Rezaee)[12]
  • Dentistry (Dean: Dr. Karim Jafari Kaffash)[13]
  • Health
  • Health Educational Institution of Meshkinshahr
  • Nursing and Midwifery (Dean: Dr. Nazila Vosoughi)
  • Germi School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • International Pardis School

Affiliated hospitals

Research

Research at Ardabil University of Medical Sciences is conducted through its academic departments, affiliated teaching hospitals, and specialized research centers. The university supports research in clinical medicine, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, public health, and health policy. As of 2026, the university comprises nine research centers approved by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.[19]

The university's research centers include:

The university has been included in the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR), which evaluates higher education and research institutions based on indicators of research performance, innovation, and societal impact.[20]

International cooperation

Ardabil University of Medical Sciences maintains academic and research collaborations with universities and research institutions in several countries through memoranda of understanding (MoUs). The university's international activities include academic cooperation, student and faculty exchanges, and collaborative research initiatives coordinated by its Office of Global Strategies and International Affairs.[21]

As of 2026, the university has signed memoranda of understanding with several international institutions, including Artvin Çoruh University, Atatürk University, Fırat University, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Uşak University, Istanbul University (Turkey), Kyrenia University and Near East University (Northern Cyprus), Azerbaijan Medical University and Khazar University (Azerbaijan), and Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (Pakistan).[21]

Student Life

Students participate in scientific associations, cultural organizations, sports activities, and volunteer programs. [22] In 2019, 46% of students reported having a moderate quality of life at Ardabil – with a female and Bachelor students reporting a higher quality of life than male and Masters students respectively.[23]

Rankings and reputation

Ardabil University of Medical Sciences has been included in several national and international university ranking systems.

In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, the university was placed in the 1001–1200 band globally.[24]

In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026, the university was ranked in the 801–1000 band worldwide in the Medical and Health subject area.[25]

In the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026, the university was placed in the 501–600 band among universities in Asia.[26]

The university is also evaluated by the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR), an international ranking system that assesses higher education and research institutions using indicators related to research performance, innovation, and societal impact.[27]

Ardabil University of Medical Sciences is also listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), an international directory of recognized medical schools maintained by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in partnership with FAIMER.[28]

References

  1. ↑ "About Us - Ardabil University of Medical Sciences". EducationIRAN (in Persian). Narvan Co. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  2. ↑ "Ardabil University of Medical Sciences". Book My Uni. UAFS Global Education Services. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  3. 1 2 3 "Ardabil University of Medical Sciences". Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  4. ↑ Hashjin, Asgar Aghaei; Shabani, Enayat; Tahmasebi, Ali; Farrokhi, Pouria; Seval Akgün, Hediye (2025-10-17). "International accreditation in Iranian universities of medical sciences: a qualitative analysis of challenges and solutions". BMC Medical Education. 25 (1): 1447. doi:10.1186/s12909-025-08031-8. ISSN 1472-6920. PMC 12535164. PMID 41107847.
  5. ↑ "امور دانش آموختگان". مدیریت آموزشی و تحصیلات تکمیلی (in Persian). Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  6. ↑ "History of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences". Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  7. 1 2 "پایگاه اطلاع رسانی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی و خدمات بهداشتی درمانی اردبیل". پایگاه اطلاع رسانی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی و خدمات بهداشتی درمانی اردبیل (in Persian). Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  8. ↑ "Ardabil University of Medical Sciences". UniRank. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  9. ↑ "History of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences". Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  10. 1 2 "About ARUMS". Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "دانشکده پزشکی". دانشکده پزشکی (in Persian). Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  12. ↑ "دانشکده داروسازی". دانشکده داروسازی (in Persian). Archived from the original on 2025-12-09. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  13. ↑ "دانشکده دندانپزشکی در اردبیل احداث می‌شود- اخبار استانها تسنیم | Tasnim". خبرگزاری تسنیم | Tasnim (in Persian). Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  14. ↑ "بیمارستان آموزشی و درمانی امام رضا (ع)". بیمارستان آموزشی و درمانی امام رضا (ع) (in Persian). Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  15. ↑ "بیمارستان آموزشی درمانی فاطمی". بیمارستان آموزشی درمانی فاطمی (in Persian). Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  16. ↑ "بیمارستان آموزشی درمانی بوعلی اردبیل". بیمارستان آموزشی درمانی بوعلی اردبیل (in Persian). Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  17. ↑ "بیمارستان آموزشی درمانی علوی اردبیل". بیمارستان آموزشی درمانی علوی اردبیل (in Persian). Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  18. ↑ Mousazadeh, Y. (2025). "Evaluation of the hospital service quality using the Importance-Performance Analysis". BMC Health Services Research. 19 (1): 47. doi:10.1186/s13104-025-07609-1. PMC 12853933. PMID 41455961.
  19. ↑ "Research Centers". Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  20. ↑ "Ardabil University of Medical Sciences". SCImago Institutions Rankings. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  21. 1 2 "International Relations". Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  22. ↑ "Campus Life and Student Activities". EducationIRAN (in Persian). Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  23. ↑ Jafarizadeh, Raana; Zeynizadeh-Jeddi, Somayeh; Pirzadeh, Akbar; Yousefian, Mahzad; Amani, Firouz (2021-03-09). "Assessing the Quality of Life in Medical Students in Ardabil University of Medical Sciences". Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. doi:10.18502/jbe.v6i4.5678. ISSN 2383-420X.
  24. ↑ "Ardabil University of Medical Sciences". Times Higher Education. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  25. ↑ "Medical and Health World University Rankings 2026". Times Higher Education. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  26. ↑ "Asia University Rankings 2026". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  27. ↑ "Ardabil University of Medical Sciences". SCImago Institutions Rankings. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  28. ↑ "Ardabil University of Medical Sciences". World Directory of Medical Schools. World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and FAIMER. Retrieved 6 July 2026.

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