Founded in 1995, the Islamic Azad University U.A.E. Branch is a private higher education institution located in the metropolis of Dubai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Islamic Azad University U.A.E. Branch (IAU UAE) is a coeducational Emirati higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic Azad University U.A.E. Branch (IAU UAE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. IAU UAE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.