Founded in 1934, the Tehran University of Medical Sciences is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tehran (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Kish Island. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 90-year-old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Iranian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TUMS 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.