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Takhar University

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Takhar University: the applicant's brief

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  1. The short answer

    Takhar University is a public university in Taloqan, Takhar Province, Afghanistan. It suits applicants who want a government university in northeastern Afghanistan and are prepared to check current programme, admission, and fee details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    Takhar University is a university in Taloqan. It started academic activities in 1994 with two faculties, but the available information does not list the current subject areas or programmes, so confirm the present programme catalogue on the university website.

  3. Getting in

    For international applicants, the basic route is to check the university’s current admission requirements, application dates, and document list on its official website. The university was registered by the Ministry of Higher Education in 1994, but the current international admissions process and any country-specific rules should be confirmed with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Taloqan will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so check local costs before applying.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check visa requirements, admission deadlines, entry documents, housing options, and whether your previous qualifications need formal recognition.

  6. How it compares

    Among Afghanistan’s 40 universities, Takhar University is a public institution in Taloqan with a history that begins in 1991 and academic activity from 1994. That places it among the country’s established public universities, but the available information is too limited to compare it on programme breadth, fees, or student services.

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.

Questions about Takhar University

What type of university is Takhar University?

It is a public university.

Where is Takhar University located?

It is in Taloqan, Takhar Province, Afghanistan.

When did it start academic activities?

It started academic activities in 1994.

How many universities are there in Afghanistan according to the count given?

There are 40 universities in Afghanistan.

Overview

Takhar University is a university in Taloqan, Takhar Province, Afghanistan. It was established by former president Burhanuddin Rabbani in 1991 in Peshawar, Pakistan under the name of "Abdullah Ibn Massoud University", and it was transferred to Taloqan in 1993. By 1994 it was registered by the Ministry of Higher Education and in the same year it started its academic activities, establishing two faculties.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Afghanistan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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