Founded in 1985, Islamic Azad University of Arak is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Arak (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Markazi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University of Arak (IAUAB) is a large coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University of Arak (IAUAB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 37 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. IAUAB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.