Founded in 1986, Sheikhbahaee University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Isfahan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Sheikhbahaee University (SHBU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Sheikhbahaee University (SHBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 34 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Iranian higher education organization a very selective institution. 