Established in 1984, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Karaj (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Tehran.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch (KIAU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch (KIAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 36 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Iranian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 