Founded in 1955, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Ahvaz (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Khuzestan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (SCU) is a large coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (SCU) 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 67 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. SCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.