Founded in 1987, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz is a  private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Shiraz (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Fars.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz 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 33 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 