Founded in 1988, Islamic Azad University of Lahijan is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lahijan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gilan. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Astane, Roodsar, Amlash. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University of Lahijan is a large coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan 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 34 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Iranian higher education organization a very selective institution. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.