Founded in 2001, Islamic Azad University, Hashtrood is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Hashtrood (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East Azerbaijan. This institution also has a branch campus in Tabriz. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Hashtrood (IAUHR) is a large coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Islamic Azad University, Hashtrood (IAUHR) 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, master degrees in several areas of study. This 21 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IAUHR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.