Global Health (GH) is defined in a variety of ways, but within academia it encompasses interdisciplinary scholarship and practice, promotion of sustainable development, and realisation of social justice based on human rights and equity. GH works to address the challenges of health and wellbeing (for people and populations) in the context of globalisation and other health challenges in the 21st Century. This is a fast-expanding field of study, reflected in the growing number of institutions that teach GH. In Iran specifically, and the region there are currently no courses of study devoted to GH. This is a major gap in the health teaching portfolio of the region, particularly given the burden and complexity of health challenges that the region faces today. The overall goal of our project is to strengthen capacities of higher education institutes in Iran to address complex GH challenges specific to the West Asia and MENA region. Our specific objectives: 1. Establish postgraduate programme in Global Health with focus on specific needs in the Region of West Asia and based on blended learning in 3 higher education institutions (HEI) in Iran; 2. Establish short courses for professional development in Global Health for leaders and decisions -makers in different sectors as well as in public health in Iran; 3. Establish a Centre of Excellence for global health education and research in Iran; 4. Develop technological infrastructure and capacity to run distance learning courses; 5. Develop knowledge, competency and skills in innovative interdisciplinary pedagogical teaching approaches. These aims will contribute to the strengthening of Iran as a regional centre of excellence in teaching and research in GH. We will draw upon the experiences of associated partners in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tunisia to develop regionally appropriate teaching and training materials. The impact of our work is therefore likely to be felt beyond the borders of Iran itself.