Founded in 1985, Baqir al-olum University is a higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Tehran (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Baqir al-olum University is a coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Baqir al-olum University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Baqir al-olum University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.