Founded in 2005, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research of Fars is a  private higher education institution located in the rural 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, Science and Research of Fars  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Science and Research of Fars offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 15 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 