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Directorate of International Affairs and Development

Mission and Main Responsibilities

The Directorate of International Affairs and Development (DIAD) leads the university’s internationalization efforts. Its mission is to expand global academic cooperation, strengthen scientific and cultural exchanges, and attract international students in line with national strategic plans.

Main responsibilities include:

  • Promoting TUMS internationally through marketing, publications, and participation in global higher education events.
  • Managing the admission process for international students, from application to enrollment.
  • Providing consular and residency services for international students.
  • Supporting research and development initiatives to improve international activities.

Sub-units and Departments

  • Directorate Office
  • Office of International Marketing and Recruitment
  • Office of International Admissions, which includes:
    • Admissions Unit
    • Visa Affairs Unit
    • Registration Unit
  • International Studies Expert Group
Directorate Office

    Dr. Arpi Manookian

    Director

  •     Determining the principal policies in line with the internationalization strategy of TUMS
  •     Establishing policies to develop the international recruitment strategy
  •     Planning activities of the subsidiary offices
  •     Overseeing the daily activities of the subsidiary offices and units

    Email: int-gsia@tums.ac.ir

    Tel: (+98 21) 8885 2654

 

    Mr. Mehdi Amini

    Office Administrator

  •     Coordinating director’s office activities and daily schedules
  •     Organizing office meetings and appointments
  •     Handling phone calls and all related correspondence
  •     Email: int-gsia@tums.ac.ir

    Tel.: (+98 21) 8885 2654

    (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 312

 

    Ms. Nasrin Dastjerdi

    Director’s Assistant

  •     Overseeing the preparation and analysis of statistical reports to support strategic decision-making within  the directorate.
  •     Contributing to the development of key institutional documents, including action plans, progress reports, and policy drafts.
  •     Ensuring effective knowledge management by maintaining an organized and accessible record-keeping system.
  •     Managing and updating the directorate’s bilingual (English and Persian) websites to ensure accurate and up- to-date communication with stakeholders.

    Email: n-dastjerdi@farabi.tums.ac.ir

    Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 313

 

    Ms. Asieh Shahidi

    Student Support System Officer

  •  Assisting with the administration and coordination of Student Support System (SSS) processes and issues
  •   Coordinating administrative tasks related to Student Support System (SSS), ensuring timely resolution of issues

    Email: SSS@sina.tums.ac.ir

    Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 323

 Office of International Marketing and Recruitment
 

    Dr. Ahmad Ali Hanafi-Bojd

    Head of International Marketing Office

  •     Implementing the principal international marketing policies
  •     Identifying and developing potential markets
  •     Determining target market for marketing purposes and attending international fairs
  •     Handling the affairs of TUMS Agents
  •     Assessing promotional items ideas and deciding about them
  •     Overseeing the daily activities of the office

    Email: aahanafibojd@yahoo.com

    Tel.: (+98 21) 8885 2654   

 

     Mr. Mir Mohammad Reza Seyed Hassani

     Chief International Marketing Officer

  •     Conducting research on potential markets
  •     Preparing and holding events and ceremonies
  •     Scheduling business trips of the marketing team
  •     Handling TUMS social media
  •     Communicating with TUMS Agents
  •     Following up the orders of promotional items

    Email: tums.marketing@gmail.com  

    Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 316

      Ms. Zahra Ghahremani
    International Marketing Officer
  
  •    Conducting email and web marketing
  •    Assisting with events and ceremonies preparations
  •    Organizing meetings of the marketing office
  •    Preparing presentations and reports
     Email: marketing-gsia@tums.ac.ir   
     Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 317
 

Office of International Admissions

Admissions Unit

 

    Ms. Kobra Rasouli

    Chief Admission Advisor

  • Coordinating admissions affairs
  • Establishing and maintaining necessary communications with schools and departments
  • Updating admission-related information on TUMS website
  • Coordinating the activities after admission committees

     Email: intl_dev_ic@tums.ac.ir  

     Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 166
      Ms. Mina Khorasanfardi
    Postgraduate Admission Advisor
   
  • Helping postgraduate applicants with their inquiries received in person, via email, website and online advisory system
  • Managing and evaluating postgraduate applications
  • Maintaining contact with postgraduate applicants and providing support through admission procedure before admission committees
    Email: admission@tums.ac.ir  
    Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 150
      Ms. Sahar Barin
    Postgraduate Admission Advisor
   
  •  Managing and preparing postgraduate applications for admission committees
  •  Coordinating the activities after admission committees
    Email: admission@tums.ac.ir  
    Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2096
     (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 168
 
      Ms. Pegah Malekzadeh
    Undergraduate Admission Advisor
    
  • Helping undergraduate applicants with their inquiries received in person, via email, website and online advisory system
  • Managing and evaluating undergraduate applications
  • Maintaining contact with undergraduate applicants and providing support through admission procedure before admission committees
    Email: admission@tums.ac.ir  
    Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 152
 
      Ms. Shaghayegh Elkaei
    Undergraduate Admission Advisor
   
  • Managing and preparing undergraduate applications for admission committees
  • Coordinating the activities after admission committees
    Email: admission@tums.ac.ir  
    Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 164
 

Visa Affairs Unit

      Ms. Afsaneh Naghdi
    Chief Visa Affairs Specialist
  • Managing application submission process for all visa-related services (entry visa, residency permit, extending residency permit, exit and re-entry permit, and permanent exit)
  •  Responding to routine inquiries from international students regarding visa-related services
    Email: consulate-gsia@tums.ac.ir  
    Tel.: (+98 21) 8889 8531
     (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 154
 
      Ms. Bahar Borjalikhani
    Visa Affairs Specialist
  • Managing application submission process for all visa-related services (entry visa, residency permit, extending residency permit, exit and re-entry permit, and permanent exit)
  • Responding to routine inquiries from international students regarding visa-related services
      Email: consulate-gsia@tums.ac.ir  
      Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 167
 
      Mr. Meysam Asgharian
    Visa Affairs Specialist
  • Managing application submission process for all visa-related services (entry visa, residency permit, extending residency permit, exit and re-entry permit, and permanent exit)
  • Responding to routine inquiries from international students regarding visa-related services
  • Receiving and reviewing visa application documents
    Email: consulate-gsia@tums.ac.ir  
    Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 179
 
      Mr. Saeed Saeednejad
    Visa Affairs Specialist
  • Managing application submission process for all visa-related services (entry visa, residency permit, extending residency permit, exit and re-entry permit, and permanent exit)
  • Responding to routine inquiries from international students regarding visa-related services
  • Receiving and reviewing visa application documents
     Email: consulate-gsia@tums.ac.ir  
     Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 177
 

Registration Unit

      Ms. Nasrin Dastjerdi
    Chief International Students Coordinator
  • Managing the registration of international students (pre-registration, tuition payment, and final registration)
  • Making necessary arrangements for students’ airport pickup and dorms 
  •  Issuing student card
  •  Maintaining necessary communication with international students
       Email: osa-gsia@tums.ac.ir 
       Tel.: (+98 21) 8889 6695
       (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 163
 
      Ms. Shahab Zeinali Hava Varaq
    International Students Registration Coordinator
  • Managing the registration of international students (pre-registration, tuition payment, and final registration)
  • Making necessary arrangements for students’ airport pickup and dorms 
  • Issuing student card
  • Maintaining necessary communication with international students
      Email: osa-gsia@tums.ac.ir  
     Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-3, Ext.: 183
 

Last Update At : 01 October 2025