Established in 1982, Islamic Azad University, Rasht is a  private higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Rasht (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Gilan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Islamic Azad University, Rasht  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Rasht 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 38 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 