Established in 1973, Bu-Ali Sina University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Hamedan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hamadan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Bu-Ali Sina University (BASU) is a large coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Bu-Ali Sina University (BASU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 49 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. BASU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.