Founded in 1988, Islamic Azad University, Gorgan is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Gorgan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Golestan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Gorgan is a medium-sized coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Gorgan 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, Gorgan also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.