Founded in 1947, Islamic Azad University, Astara is a  private higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Astara (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gilan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Islamic Azad University, Astara  is a coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Astara 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 73 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 