Founded in 2001, Islamic Azad University, East Tehran is a  private higher education institution located in 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, Islamic Azad University, East Tehran  is a coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, East Tehran offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 19 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 