Founded in 1992, Mazandaran University of Science and Technology is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Babol (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Mazandaran. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Mazandaran University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a small coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Mazandaran University of Science and Technology (MUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Iranian higher education organization a very selective institution. MUST 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, as well as administrative services.