About
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...
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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Key Facts
- Students
- 15,084
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 40 : 60
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kabul University founded?
Kabul University was founded in 1932.
Where is Kabul University located?
Kabul University is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.