Founded in 1986, Sheikhbahaee University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Isfahan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Sheikhbahaee University (SHBU) is a small coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Sheikhbahaee University (SHBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 36 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. SHBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.