Tuition Fees & Expenses
Tuition Fees and Expenses for Academic Year 2025-2026
As an international student, you need to know that you have to fund for your tuition and living expenses during your study. Cost of living in Shahroud is almost affordable compare to mega cities. Applicants should be aware that withdrawing from studies at any point of the studies at SHMU can cost them the whole annual tuition fee as well as relevant fines (such as accommodation, utilities, internet, health insurance, and registration fees) according to the University regulations. SHMU is committed to support students in any possible manner, including the financial matters. We allocate scholarships to students. Any student has the opportunity to apply for a scholarship if prove his/ her aptness for receiving a scholarship during application process. The most qualified applicants will have a higher chance of winning a scholarship.
Table of Expenses
The following is the list of expenses for students admitted to Shahroud University of Medical Sciences (SHMU). Note that all the following are valid only for the academic year 2025-2026. Please note that ALL expenses including the tuition fee are to be paid in its entirety at the beginning of each academic year.
| Tuition and expenses | Payment amount(U.S $) | Payment type |
| Furnished accommodation and Food | 1100 | Per Year |
| Insurance | 100 | Per Year |
| Tuition fee | Listed in the following table | - |
| Total | 1200+ Tuition Fee | - |
Tuition Fees
Tuition costs vary depending on the degree program you will be studying. Tuition fees for each program are set out in the tables below:
| school | Degree programs | Duration |
Annual Tuition (USD$) |
| Medicine | Doctor of Medicine(M.D) | 7 years | *5000 |
*Note:
Based on the decision of the Admission Committee and criteria such as excellent high school GPA, group admissions, and other specified conditions, up to 30% tuition fee discount for the first year may be granted.
Furthermore, applicants who meet the eligibility criteria for exceptional talent may be considered for a scholarship, which is also determined solely at the discretion of the Admission Committee.
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy
Students who may decide to withdraw permanently from studies at any point in the academic year will be liable to pay ALL the fees (including tuition fee, accommodation fee, insurance fee, etc.). Moreover, making any changes to your course will have implications on your visa status and such students must leave the country immediately after finishing the check-out process at the International Affairs Office.