Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

About

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, established in 1961, is a leading public medical university in Tehran dedicated to excellence in health education, research, and community service. With approximately 12,500 students and around 1,400 academic staff, the university offers diverse programs across medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and midwifery, public health, rehabilitation sciences, nutrition, traditional medicine and allied health fields at undergraduate and graduate levels. It is known for strong research across endocrinology, respiratory diseases, dental public health, nutrition and preventive medicine, supported by multiple research institutes and WHO collaborating centers. The urban Tehran campus includes advanced hospitals, laboratories, clinics, and facilities that integrate training with comprehensive healthcare delivery and international collaborations that enhance global impact.

Sustainability at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences demonstrates its commitment to sustainability by advancing health, wellbeing and environmental considerations that align with the SDGs through its research, education, campus culture and community engagement. The university integrates sustainability values into curricula and scholarly inquiry that address population health, environmental health engineering and public wellbeing, supports dialogue on sustainable healthcare and SDG implementation, and engages students and faculty in collaborative initiatives that connect health systems with broader societal goals. These efforts reflect SBMU’s dedication to fostering responsible, resilient communities and contributing to sustainable development both locally and globally.