Founded in 1987, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Shiraz (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Fars. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz is a large coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 35 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.