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Tuition Fees and Expenses for Academic Year 2023-2024

 

Although Shiraz is one of the largest cities in Iran, cost of living here is almost affordable. This makes Shiraz a perfect destination for students. However, as an international student, you need to verify that you have the funds for your tuition and living costs during your stay as a student. You might either introduce a sponsor who will pay for your expenses or you will afford the costs yourself.

 

Table of Expenses

The following is the list of expenses for students admitted to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS). Note that all the following are valid only for the academic year 2023-2024Please note that ALL expenses including the tuition fee, are to pay in its entirety at the beginning of each academic year.

 

Table of Expenses

Tuition and Expenses

Payment Amount

(U.S dollar)

Payment Type

Furnished Accommodation*+Utilities**

2160***

 Yearly

Insurance

100

 Yearly

Tuition Fee

Listed in the Following Tables

-

 Total

2260+Tuition Fee

-

 

Two/three students will be accommodated in each room. University may ask students to change their dorm/room under special circumstances with a prior notice. Seniors will be given the priority to choose their dorm/room.

 

** All students who are residing in SUMS residence halls receive major utilities including gas, water, and electricity free of charge; however, they are earnestly asked to be considerate of energy conservation and in case of excessive utility usage, they shall satisfy the extra costs reasonably determined by the University.

 

**Waived for 2023 prospective single undergraduate students

 

Note: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences will award a variety of scholarships. All international students are eligible to apply for these scholarships. To see complete information regarding SUMS scholarships please click here.

 

Tuition Fees

Tuition costs vary depending on the degree program you will be studying. Tuition fees for each program are set out in the tables below:

 

Tuition Fees for Undergraduate Programs

School

Degree Programs

Duration

Annual Tuition (USD)

Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

 7 years

6000*

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

5.5 years

6000*

Dentistry

Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)

 6 years

6000*

Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

 5-6 years

6000*

Other

Bachelor's Program

 4 years

4000*

 
*The tuition fee remains subject to a yearly increase of up to 3%.

 

Tuition Fees for Graduate Programs

Degree Programs

Duration

(years)

Annual Tuition (USD)

Master’s Programs (M.Sc./M.P.H.)

2-3

5000*

Ph.D. Programs

3-5

5000*

Specialty 

3-5

6000**

Subspecialty

2-3

6000**

Fellowship

1.5-2

 6000**

 

*The annual tuition fee is subject to tuition waivers, upon the approval by the department and the International Education Council (IEC).

** Full or partial tuition waivers are available upon request and approval by the respective department and the IEC.

 

Tuition Fees for Non-Degree Programs

Degree Programs

Duration

(years)

Tuition (USD)

Post-Doctorate

Determined by the Department

Determined by the Department

Short-Term Training Program

Determined by the Department

Determined by the Department

Medical Elective (Clinical Rotation/Internships)

4-16 Weeks

500.00 per Month

Summer Program

Determined by the Department

Determined by the Department

 

 

Tuition and Fees Refund Policy

Students who may decide to withdraw permanently from studies at any point in the academic year will be liable to pay ALL the fees (including tuition fee, accommodation fee, insurance fee, etc.). Moreover, making any changes to your course will have implications on your visa status and such students must leave the country immediately after finishing the check-out process at the Office of Vice Chancellor for Global Strategies and International Affairs (GSIA).

 

For more information please see the links below:

SUMS Financial Aid and Scholarships

SUMS Housing and Accommodations