Iran Offers International University Scholarships for Medicine and Engineering Students
International students considering higher education in Iran can explore scholarship and admission opportunities across medical, engineering, science and other university programmes. Funding is available through both government-backed scholarship routes and university-level merit schemes, although eligibility, financial coverage and application procedures differ between institutions.
Iran's international higher-education portal currently covers around 90 medical and non-medical universities, allowing prospective students to explore programmes and admission opportunities across the country.
Iran Scholarships for International Students: Key Options
| Funding Route | Support Available |
|---|---|
| Iran Government Scholarship – Type A | Full financial support including tuition and stipend |
| Iran Government Scholarship – Type B | Tuition-fee support |
| University Merit Scholarships | Varies by university and applicant performance |
| Medical University Scholarships | Can include partial or substantial tuition reductions |
Government Scholarships for International Students
Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology operates a government scholarship framework for eligible international students admitted to Iranian universities.
According to UNESCO's current higher-education financing profile for Iran, the programme includes two principal forms of support. Type A provides full financial assistance including tuition fees and a stipend, while Type B covers tuition fees.
The exact university, programme and scholarship availability depends on the applicable admission and scholarship call, so prospective students should not assume that every programme automatically carries full funding.
Medical Scholarships in Iran
International students interested in medicine and health sciences can apply to several Iranian medical universities. Programmes available across the system include medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, public health and postgraduate medical sciences.
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, for example, states that admission is competitive and merit-based and that scholarships can provide up to 100% support for education fees, with accommodation and transportation costs also considered according to applicants' academic records.
The university offers programmes including:
- Medicine and medical sciences
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Nursing and midwifery
- Master's and PhD programmes
- Specialty, subspecialty and fellowship training
Engineering and Technology Study Opportunities
International students can also explore engineering and technology programmes at Iranian institutions overseen by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Universities such as the University of Tehran and Amirkabir University of Technology offer extensive engineering education, while government scholarship opportunities can apply to eligible international students admitted under the relevant scholarship framework.
Engineering applicants should confirm the exact programme and funding offer directly with the university or official scholarship authority because scholarship amounts and eligible disciplines can differ between admission cycles.
How International Students Can Apply
Iran's EducationIRAN platform provides information on medical and non-medical universities and their international programmes. Individual universities may also operate separate online admission systems.
Applicants commonly need academic certificates and transcripts, a valid passport, photographs and programme-specific documentation. Postgraduate applicants may additionally need recommendation letters, research information or a motivation statement.
Important Points Before Applying
International applicants should verify whether the scholarship is full or partial, whether living expenses are included, the language of instruction, visa requirements and whether their chosen degree is recognised for professional practice in their home country.
This is particularly important for medicine, dentistry and other regulated health professions, where graduating from an overseas university does not automatically guarantee permission to practise in another country.
Students interested in studying medicine, engineering or other subjects in Iran should therefore use official university and government admission portals to confirm the latest programme availability, tuition fees and scholarship conditions before applying.
