Founded in 1989, Islamic Azad University, Abhar is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of Abhar (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Zanjan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Islamic Azad University, Abhar  is a coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University, Abhar offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 31 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 