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