Established in 2009, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Ardabil (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil is a large coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Ardabil offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 12 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Islamic Azad University, Ardabil also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.