Established in 1979, University of Zabol is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Zabol (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Sistan and Baluchestan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, University of Zabol is a large coeducational Iranian higher education institution. University of Zabol offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. University of Zabol also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.