Founded in 1999, Islamic Azad University, Bandar-e Anzali is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bandar-e Anzali (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gilan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Bandar-e Anzali (IAU Anzali) is a very large coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Bandar-e Anzali (IAU Anzali) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 23 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. IAU Anzali also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.