Founded in 1985, Islamic Azad University of Arak is a  private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Arak (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Markazi.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Islamic Azad University of Arak (IAUAB) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University of Arak (IAUAB) 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 35 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 