Studying at Arak University of Medical Sciences:
University of Medical Sciences and Health Services of Markazi Province In February 1988, College of Medical Sciences including Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery with academic support of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences was established and started with 60 medical students. In 1991 it was promoted to university level and in 1995 was integrated with the regional health organization and was renamed into University of Medical Science and Health Services of Markazi Province (AUMS), providing health services and medical education to the entire Markazi region. Arak University of Medical Sciences and Health Services has 7 Vice-Chancellor (Health, Treatment, Education, Development and Resource Management, Research and Technology, Student and Culture, Food and Drug Administration), 9 Healthcare system, 10 City Health Centers, 1 Provincial Healthcare Center, 8 colleges (Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery (in Arak city), Nursing (in Shazand, Khomein and Saveh city), Paramedics, Rehabilitation and Hygiene). The university now attracts students in two Doctorate-Level courses (General Medicine and Dentistry),12 Bachelor’s Degree Programs, 6 Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programs and one Associate Degree program. In 2009, Postgraduate Medical courses and Clinical Medical Assistant Courses were introduced and one student in Postgraduate level in Microbiology and 6 students in Clinical Medical Assistant Courses (Internal Medicine and General Surgery) were accepted. After less than a decade in 2014, there was a significant progress with the total number of 400 students in 11 Postgraduate Medical courses, 11 Clinical Medical Assistant Courses, one PhD in basic medical sciences program and one PhD Research Program.
Ranking
In the 2024 edition of the Scimago Laboratory Rankings, 197 Iranian institutions — including those from the governmental, healthcare, higher education, and private sectors — were listed among the world’s top institutions. Arak University of Medical Sciences achieved the 41st position among them. Furthermore, according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2025), Arak University of Medical Sciences was placed in the 801–1000 band worldwide.
Faculties
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Rehabilitation
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Paramedical Sciences
- Faculty of Public Health
- Shazand Faculty of Nursing
- Arak Health Higher Education Complex
Research Centers
- Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center
- Molecular and Medical Research Center
- Infectious Diseases Research Center
Educational and Clinical Centers
- Hazrat Vali-Asr Educational and Clinical Center
- Amir Kabir Educational and Clinical Center
- Amir Al-Momenin Educational and Clinical Center
- Ayatollah Khansari Educational and Clinical Center
Special Clinics
- Valfajr Hospital, Tafresh
- Imam Ali Hospital, Komijan
- Imam Sajjad Hospital, Ashtian
- Imam Sadegh Hospital, Delijan
- Imam Khomeini Hospital, Mahallat
- Farhang Khosrovani Hospital, Farahan
- Mehr Hospital, Khondab
Tuition Fees for the February 2025 (Spring) and September 2025 (Fall) Semesters
| Program / Field | Tuition Fee (USD) |
| Master’s Degree | 2,450 |
| Master’s in Biochemistry | 2,750 |
| Ph.D. Program | 3,100 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,940 |
| MD–MBBS | 3,100 |
| Residency Program | 3,065 |
| DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) | 2,990 |
| Health Insurance | 80 |
| Meals (per month) | 60 |
| Persian Language Course | 460 |
| Dormitory Accommodation | 500 |
| Orthodontics Specialty Program | 1,000 |
| Prosthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontology, Oral Surgery Specialty | 7,000 |
| Oral Health Specialty Program | 3,065 |
| Dental Technology Specialty Program | 6,750 |
Address
Iran, Arak, Shahid Shiroodi Street, Alamolhoda Street, next to Amir Kabir Hospital, Headquarters of Arak University of Medical Sciences.