Established in 1977, Lorestan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Khorramabad (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Lorestan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Lorestan University (LU) is a small coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Lorestan University (LU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 45 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. LU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.