Units of the Office of International Affairs

The Office of International Affairs at North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences operates through four main units, each responsible for specific tasks:

1. International Relations Unit

This unit is responsible for tasks such as:

• Drafting and execution of MoUs and contracts with foreign universities and organizations
• Coordination of academic exchange programs and international missions
• Hosting and facilitating visits of foreign delegations and visiting professors
• Organization and participation in international scientific conferences
• Issuance of academic and professional verification letters

2. International Education Unit

This unit is responsible for tasks such as:

• Admission and registration of international students
• Educational, financial, cultural, and welfare services for students
• Consular affairs and support with residence permits and visas
• Faculty-related affairs and sabbatical leaves 
• Marketing and outreach activities including digital promotion and participation in international fairs

3. International Research Unit

This unit is responsible for tasks such as:

• International rankings and accreditations of the university
• Development of international collaborative research projects
• Support for publication and indexing of university journals in international databases
• Promotion of scientific visibility and global research networking

4. Health Tourism Unit

This unit in coordination with Treatment Vice-Chancellery is responsible for tasks such as:

• Admission and facilitation of international patients in affiliated hospitals and centers
• Coordination of medical and support services for foreign patients
• Participation in national and international health tourism exhibitions
• Efforts toward achieving IPD (International Patient Department) certification for provincial hospitals and surgery centers