Established in 1990, Shahed University is a for-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Tehran (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Shahed University  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Shahed University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 30 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 