Established in 1983, Islamic Azad University, Shahrood is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Shahrood (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Semnan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Shahrood is a coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Shahrood offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 39 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Islamic Azad University, Shahrood also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.