Zanjan University of Medical Sciences is located in the Zanjan Province of Iran.
The university was founded in 1987 with three main aims in mind. First, to provide undergraduate and postgraduate courses to train healthcare specialists. Second, to focus on research, and third, to provide health services. Courses are offered in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health and paramedical Science, midwifery, and nursing.
The university has two hospitals on site, including the Ayatolla-Mousavi Hospital to provide health services and act as an educational tool for students. The hospital is considered in the top five in the province, and is well-equipped with an IVF centre, angiography ward and centre of cardiac surgery. The second hospital is the Valiasr hospital, with an A&E department, ENT clinic, breast screening, wound clinic and many other facilities to help the local community and educate students synonymously.
Zanjan University also welcomes international students to study and live on campus. There are also many opportunities for both students and staff to study and work abroad.
The university also runs camping trips, and cultural excursions for international students to feel at home as possible. From the Jenni Chimney to the Sharshur Cascade and old market, there is a wealth of culture to see in Zanjan.
Zanjan lies in the north-west of Iran and is abundant with cultural and historic attractions, making it a lively student area. For example, Zanjan has one of the most important archaeologic sites, the Dome of Soltaine which has been recognised by UNESCO World Heritage as having outstanding universal value.
