An Introduction to the Directorate of International Affairs 

Given North Khorasan Province’s strategic location in northeastern Iran, its extensive land borders with neighboring countries to the north, and the growing academic and research capacity of North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, the university is well positioned to become an influential regional institution, particularly in international affairs.

To advance the university’s internationalization, the Office of International Affairs was formally established as an independent unit in 2025 (1404 in the Iranian calendar), separate from the Office of Public Relations and International Affairs.

In line with Article 98 of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan, the Office seeks to expand international academic, educational, and research cooperation through the following key areas:

• Admission of international students
• Faculty and student exchange programs
• Joint research projects
• Development of innovative medical education programs
• Collaboration on public health and epidemiological studies
• Cooperation in digital health, telemedicine, and medical artificial intelligence