Established in 1953, Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Mianeh (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East Azerbaijan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh is a coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 69 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.