Sheikh Bahaei University (Persian: دانشگاه شیخ بهایی) or SHBU also known as Sheikh Bahaei University and SHBU,was established by virtue of the 1994 Law of non–governmental and non-profitable universities and institutions through the efforts of ten professors from the University of Isfahan.
Sheikh Bahaei University is governed according to educational regulations of the High Council of Cultural Revolution and the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, the latter endorsing its credential degrees. Like many other universities and institutes affiliated with the Ministry, it admits students through the National Entrance Examination held by the Iranian Educational Testing Organization. The students are therefore to comply with the rules and regulations set by the mentioned Council and Ministry in all aspects of their education including matters related to student affairs, discipline, tuition and fees.