Goals and Values

Goals and Values

The Office of International Affairs at North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences aims to establish and strengthen academic relations with domestic and international universities and educational, research, technological, and cultural institutions, in accordance with the regulations of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Its key objectives are to:

• Promote the university’s academic and research capabilities to address the needs of prospective partners.
• Facilitate international academic networking and enhance the university’s global visibility.
• Expand international educational programs and reduce their financial burden through collaborative agreements.
• Facilitate the recruitment of Iranian academics and professionals living abroad and increase the enrollment of international students.
• Strengthen faculty and student capacity for international engagement through training, research opportunities, and academic exchanges.
• Promote faculty mobility, honorary faculty appointments, and international research and teaching opportunities.
• Encourage international conferences, congress participation, and research fellowships.
• Develop partnerships with leading international universities, research institutions, and the World Health Organization (WHO).
• Facilitate joint research and educational projects addressing regional health priorities.
• Support international collaboration among the university’s faculties, research institutes, and academic and cultural centers.
• Establish databases of international researchers and identify opportunities for collaborative research and education.
• Develop memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with international universities, with an emphasis on research and education.
• Coordinate international academic activities and facilitate individual and group participation in educational programs to support professional and scientific development.