Established in 1985, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan is a  private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Zanjan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan (IAUZ) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Zanjan (IAUZ) 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 35 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 