Established in 1985, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Zanjan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan (IAUZ) is a large coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Zanjan (IAUZ) 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. IAUZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.