Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences (SSU) was founded in 1983 as the first university established after 1979 Islamic Revolution by 45 medical students. The department was then converted into a University of Medical Sciences by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education in 1994. To date, about 20000 health professionals have graduated from SSU in all branches of health care, including health, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, midwifery, and paramedical sciences.
The University offers 147 programs in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. SSU is committed to providing excellent health services and facilitating health and medical research activities.
Established: 1983
Faculty Members: 474
Current Students: >6000
Graduate: >22000
Number of Degree Programs: 147
Number of Non-Degree Programs: 21
Degree Programs
Professional Doctorates
Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy
Undergraduate
1 Associate Degree Programs
27 Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Postgraduate Programs
58 Master’s Degree
19 Ph.D.
18 Medical Specialties
10 Dental Specialties
3 Subspecialty
1 MPH
4 Fellowship