Established in 1946, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Shiraz (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Fars. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Darab, Sepidan, Abadeh, Lamerd, Mamasani, Estahban, Shahid Dowran. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS) is a large coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 76 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Iranian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SUMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.