Afghan University
Afghanistan · Public University
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Kabul University is a public university in Kabul, Afghanistan, and it suits students who want a large national institution in the capital. It is one of the country’s major and older universities, but the programme catalogue, admissions details, and fee structure need to be checked on the university website.
Kabul University is a public higher-education institution in Afghanistan. The programme areas and degree options are not published in the information available here, so the current catalogue should be confirmed on the university website before applying.
International applicants should check Kabul University’s official website for entry requirements, required documents, application deadlines, and whether any programme-specific steps apply. The university’s admissions office should also confirm how foreign qualifications are assessed and what supporting paperwork is needed.
The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Kabul will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget separately for those.
The language of instruction is not published, so confirm that before applying. A student moving from abroad should also check visa steps, document legalisation, tuition payment method, and whether the chosen programme accepts international applicants.
Afghanistan has 40 universities, so Kabul University sits in a crowded national sector rather than in a small one. Its position in Kabul and its size as a major public university make it a practical option for applicants who want a central, established institution, but the lack of published programme and fee details means careful checking is needed before applying.
Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.
It is a public university.
It is in the 3rd District of Kabul, near the Ministry of Higher Education.
Approximately 22,000 students attend the university.
It was founded in 1931.
Kabul University is one of the major and oldest institutions of higher education in Afghanistan. It is in the 3rd District of the capital Kabul near the Ministry of Higher Education. It was founded in 1931 by King Mohammed Nadir Shah, whose prime minister at the time was his younger brother, Sardar Mohammad Hashim Khan. Approximately 22,000 students attend Kabul University. In August 2021, before the Taliban takeover, nearly half were female.
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
Afghanistan · Public University
Afghanistan · Public University
Afghanistan · Public University
Afghanistan · Public University
Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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