Founded in 1991, Persian Gulf University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bushehr (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Persian Gulf University (PGU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Persian Gulf University (PGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 29 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Iranian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 