Established in 2000, Islamic Azad University, Damavand is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Damavand (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Tehran.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Islamic Azad University, Damavand (IAUD) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Damavand (IAUD) 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 in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 20 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Iranian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. 