Academic Opportunities for International Students:

We offer internationally recognized graduate and postgraduate programs, including:

  • MSc & PhD in Nutrition
  • MSc & PhD in Epidemiology
  • PhD in Health Policy

Postdoctoral Research Opportunities:

Our programs are led by experienced faculty members and provide access to national health datasets, large prospective cohort studies, advanced research facilities, and real-world health challenges.

What Makes Studying at NCDI Special?

International students at NCDI benefit from:

  • Comfortable on-campus dormitories, modern libraries, and state-of-the-art laboratories
  • Access to large-scale national health databases and prospective cohort studies such as Yazd Health Study (YaHS) for research
  • Language support, including English and Farsi classes
  • Opportunities to engage in international research collaborations and exchange programs
  • Hands-on experience in national research projects aligned with Iran’s health priorities
  • Global Community, Local Impact
  • Our diverse student body brings perspectives from around the world. For instance, Mohammad Ajmal Dina, a PhD student from Pakistan, is currently conducting impactful research in the field of epidemiology with us. After publishing in high impact journals, he will defend his thesis next semester 2025.

Our Core Activities:

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  • Training PhD and postdoctoral researchers for leadership in global health
  • Leading national projects aligned with the Supreme Council for Science Research Policies
  • Working in partnership with the Ministry of Health on NCD prevention and control
  • Implementing provincial action plans to tackle NCDs
  • Promoting healthy lifestyles through research-based interventions
  • Hosting international workshops on clinical trials, academic writing, and research methodology
  • Publishing over 1,000 peer-reviewed articles in national and international peer reviewed journals

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Join our vibrant academic community, where you will gain world-class education, hands-on research experience, and a chance to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing health issues.