Established in 1974, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Sari (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Mazandaran. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University (SANRU) is a small coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University (SANRU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 48 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 90-100% making this Iranian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SANRU 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.