Founded in 1934, Tehran University of Medical Sciences is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Tehran (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kish Island. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 85 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Iranian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.