Established in 1984, Islamic Azad University, Shirvan is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Shirvan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Khorasan. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Boujnord, Quchan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Shirvan (IAUSH) is a small coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan (IAUSH) 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 38 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 80-90% making this Iranian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IAUSH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.