Established in 2004, Islamic Azad University, Bandar Gaz is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bandar Gaz (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Golestan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Bandar Gaz is a small coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Bandar Gaz 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 in several areas of study. This 18 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Islamic Azad University, Bandar Gaz also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.