Founded in 1946, Islamic Azad University, Mahabad is a  private higher education institution located in the small city of Mahabad (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), West Azerbaijan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Islamic Azad University, Mahabad  is a coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Mahabad 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 74 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 