Introduction

The Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) is a major intellectual centre of Mongolia, comprising 8 constituent schools, 4 regional branch schools and other research units, with students at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, academic staff and employees.

MNUMS was originally founded in 1942 as the "Faculty of Medicine" of the National University of Mongolia. In 1962, 1967 and 1969, branch medical schools were established as independent institutions in Govi-Altai, Darkhan-Uul and Dornogovi provinces, making an enormous contribution to the creation and development of the higher education system in Mongolia.

Founded in 1942 with 4 departments and 34 students, the university has trained 93.4% (61,022) of all doctors, nurses and health professionals in Mongolia. Its development to 2030 follows the MNUMS Strategic Plan 2030.

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Strategic Plan 2030

Values

1. 01Academic freedomWe support free and open intellectual inquiry in teaching, learning and research, and the free expression of its results.
2. 02EthicsWe uphold ethics, take responsibility and treat others with respect.
3. 03LeadershipWe lead positive change for the health and well-being of the people of Mongolia.
4. 04Tradition and renewalWe value the bond between senior, middle and young generations and combine it with renewal.
5. 05AspirationGrounded in scientific evidence, we strive for the continuous development of research, education and health care.

Strategic goals

1. 1Build an outstanding team of teachers, researchers, doctors, health professionals and specialists, and support their continuous development
2. 2Become the leading national research university, with a research environment that meets international standards
3. 3Train doctors and health professionals who are competitive worldwide
4. 4Develop the university hospital system to international standards
5. 5Strengthen good governance and move to an integrated information technology system

National accreditation

Programmes are accredited for five years by the professional council for health programme evaluation of the Mongolian National Council for Education Accreditation. Valid certificates of 16 programmes: