Directorate of International Relations, Accreditations and Rankings
Some of the main missions of the Vice-Chancellery for Global Strategies and International Affairs are defining international policies for the University, recruiting international students, expanding international relations and monitoring the University’s compliance with international standards. In line with these main goals, three directorates of International Education Program (IEP), International Relations, Accreditations and Rankings, and International Networking and Marketing work under the supervision of the Vice-Chancellor for Global Strategies and International Affairs to assist him with his leadership role.
As one of the Directorates of SUMS Vice-Chancellery for Global Strategies and International Affairs, the Directorate for International Relations, Accreditations and Rankings mainly endeavors to foster international academic relations with all universities across the globe. Thus, the responsibilities of the Directorate for International Relations, Accreditations and Rankings include:
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Expanding international collaboration and cooperation with national and international higher education institutions
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Developing Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) and Memorandum of Agreement with national and international universities
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Making efforts for appropriate and effective execution of signed MOUs and Agreements
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Recruiting visiting professors and managing SUMS Visiting Professor Program to develop academic international relations between SUMS faculty members and international professors
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Holding and organizing international joint workshops, conferences, seminars and webinars
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Developing collaboration with Non-resident Iranian Elites
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Introducing possible funding opportunities
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Establishing joint degree programs and student and staff exchange programs
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Improving on SUMS ranking position in the world-famous university ranking systems
International Relations Team
Useful Links:
MOUs and Contracts
Visiting Professor Program
Collaboration with Non-resident Iranian Elites
International Joint Workshops
Staff with Notable International Engagement
SUMS Notable Alumni
Cooperation Request Form
SUMS Ranking Report
Health Tourism