Established in 1993, Islamic Azad University, Abarkouh is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Abarkuh (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Yazd. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Abarkouh (IAU) is a very small coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Abarkouh (IAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Iranian higher education organization a least selective institution. IAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.