Established in 1947, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences is a higher-education institution located in the large town of Gonabad (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Razavi Khorasan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences is a coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Gonabad University of Medical Sciences offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Gonabad University of Medical Sciences also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.