Founded in 1974, University of Sistan and Baluchestan is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Zahedan (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sistan and Baluchestan. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Iranshahr, Saravan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, University of Sistan and Baluchestan (USB) is a large coeducational Iranian higher education institution. University of Sistan and Baluchestan (USB) 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 48 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Iranian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.