Founded in 1990, Graduate University of Advanced Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Kerman (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Graduate University of Advanced Technology (KGUT) is a very small coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Graduate University of Advanced Technology (KGUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 32 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. KGUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.