Established in 1949, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Mashhad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Razavi Khorasan. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 70 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Iranian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.