Established in 1946, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Shiraz (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Fars. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Iran, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 73 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.