Established in 2005, Khavaran Institute of Higher Education is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Mashhad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Razavi Khorasan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Khavaran Institute of Higher Education (KHI) is a small coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Khavaran Institute of Higher Education (KHI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Iranian higher education organization a most selective institution. KHI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.