Founded in 1993, Islamic Azad University, Ahar is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of Ahar (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East Azerbaijan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Islamic Azad University, Ahar  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Ahar 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 27 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 