Founded in 1986, Imam Hossein University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Tehran (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Imam Hossein University (IHU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) men only higher education institution. Imam Hossein University (IHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 34 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. 