Established in 1942, School of International Relations is a higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Tehran (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, School of International Relations (SIR) is a coeducational Iranian higher education institution. School of International Relations (SIR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. SIR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.