Founded in 1945, Islamic Azad University, Birjand is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of Birjand (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Khorasan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Islamic Azad University, Birjand  is a coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Birjand 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 75 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 