Facts & Figures
Gonabad University of Medical Sciences (GMU)
Knowledge, Innovation, and Commitment to Health
Overview
- Year of Establishment: 1986
- Accrediting Authority: Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME), Islamic Republic of Iran
- Location: Gonabad City, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran
- Status: Public and National Medical University
- Campus Type: Urban Campus with an advanced academic‑hospital network
Academic Community
- Faculties and Schools: 4
- Medicine
- Health Sciences
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Paramedical Sciences
- Degree Programs: 28 Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs
- Departments: 25 academic departments
- Teaching Hospitals: 2 major accredited centers
- Research Centers & Specialized Hubs: 5 Research Centers, 1 TEL Lab, and 1 AI Health Innovation Hub
Students and Staff
- Total Students: ≈ 2100 active students across all schools
- International Students: Growing number, representing neighboring and regional countries
- Academic Staff: > 140 qualified faculty members (Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Peofessors, Lecturers)
- Administrative Staff: ≈ 180 trained personnel supporting education, research, and clinical services
Achievements and Quality Indicators
- National Institutional Accreditation: 4 years (Highest category)
- Medical Program Accreditation: 3 years
- Hospital Accreditation: 4 years
- National Health Entrepreneurship Olympiad: First Place, Special Section
- Festival of Medical Education: 2 First Places + 1 Second + 1 Third
- Educational Leadership: Vice‑Chancellor for Education serving on two National Strategic Councils
Facilities and Technological Infrastructure
- Smart Classrooms and TEL Centers with AI integration
- Advanced Simulation Laboratories for Clinical Practice
- Digital Library and Open Access Research Repositories
- Telemedicine Network linking educational units and hospital services
- AI Health Innovation Hub and Big Data Research Unit supporting data‑driven education
Historic Rise of GMU in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
Gonabad University of Medical Sciences (GMU) has proudly achieved a historic milestone by joining the list of the world’s most reputable universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.
This global recognition reflects the university’s continuous advancement in teaching quality, research impact, international collaboration, and innovation, aligned with GMU’s Vision 2030–2040 focused on human‑centered, technology‑empowered education and health.
Global Achievement
The inclusion of GMU in the THE 2026 World University Rankings marks a significant step in its academic evolution and highlights its commitment to excellence in higher education and research.
By performing strongly in areas of teaching, research, citations, international outlook, and industry engagement, GMU has established itself as a globally active academic institution among health‑science universities.
Regional and Social Commitment
- Leading University in Gerontological Health and Occupational Health & Safety
- Community‑based Education and Planetary Health Initiatives integrated into curricula
- Focus on Sustainable Health and Climate‑Responsive Learning (2025–2040 Roadmap)
Vision 2030–2040
GMU envisions becoming a regional hub for intelligent health education, combining human‑centered approaches, technological innovation, and global research collaboration to advance Health for Humanity and the Planet.