Urmia University of Medical Sciences has a three-fold mission – the training and education of health professionals and manpower at higher levels, research in medical sciences, and implementation of health services and patient care.

Urmia University of Medical Sciences is committed to provide leadership in medical sciences through the development of recognized programs of excellence in medical education, research and patient care.

This goal encompasses the following objectives:

• To discover new knowledge and develop new medical technologies and treatment in primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.

• To broaden the understanding of the detection, treatment and prevention of human disease processes.

• To emphasize the highest standards of professionalism and sensitivity to ethical issues.

• To provide quality care to patients in a setting that assures utmost compassion and concern for their well being and promoting an understanding among health professionals that the principal purpose of medicine is to serve the patient and the community.

The major goal of Urmia University of Medical Sciences is to fulfill its primary functions to the best of its ability in order to satisfy the academic and social obligations that are incumbent on outstanding Iranian Medical Institutions.

Admission Requirements: Candidates seeking admission to the University must hold High School Diploma majoring in Experimental Sciences or Mathematics and Physics. They are further required to successfully pass the Nationwide University Entrance Examination administered annually by the Ministry of Culture and Higher Education.