Islamic Azad University, Ardakan is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Ardakan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Yazd. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Ardakan is a coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Ardakan offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Islamic Azad University, Ardakan also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.