Islamic Azad University

Islamic Azad University (, Dāneshgāh-e Āzād-e Eslāmi) is a private university system based in Iran. The university was founded in 1982. It is the world's third largest university. 1.5 million students study there.Encyclopaedia Britannica World Almanac, ed. 2004, page 666 The university has over 100 branches across Iran and also in other countries such as the emirate of Dubai and the United Kingdom. Over the years, the university has become richer. It is estimated to be worth between $20 and $25 billion.

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Category:Colleges and universities in Asia
Category:1982 establishments in Asia
Category:1980s establishments in Iran
Category:Organisations based in Iran