Founded in 1991, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences is a for-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Zanjan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) is a very small coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. IASBS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.