Founded in 1946, Islamic Azad University, Mahabad is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Mahabad (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), West Azerbaijan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Mahabad is a coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Mahabad offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 76 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Islamic Azad University, Mahabad also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.