Established in 1978, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Ardabil (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili (UMA) is a medium-sized coeducational Iranian higher education institution. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili (UMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.