Founded in 1988, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Garmsar (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Semnan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar is a large coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Garmsar offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Islamic Azad University, Garmsar also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.