Overview
Kabul University, founded in 1932, is one of Afghanistan's oldest and largest public universities, located in Kabul's Karte Char area. It is organised into 22 faculties covering fields such as computer science, engineering, medicine-related sciences (biology and pharmacy), law and political science, economics, agriculture, and languages, and it offers bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes.
Who can apply
Kabul University admits new students every year through entrance exams, run separately for its day-shift, night-shift, and special sections for graduates of grade fourteen, as well as for Darul Uloom and religious studies tracks.
Structure or exam pattern
| Faculty group examples | Level offered |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences, ICT, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD |
| Biology, Pharmacy | Bachelor's and above |
| Law and Political Sciences, Sharia, Public Policy and Administration | Bachelor's and above |
| Economics, Social Sciences, Psychology and Educational Sciences | Bachelor's and above |
| Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Geo Science, Environment | Bachelor's and above |
| Fine Arts, International Languages and Literature, Foreign Languages and Literature, Communication and Journalism | Bachelor's and above |
How to register
Once admitted through the entrance exam, the university's Student Affairs Directorate handles enrolment: registering new students online against their national ID, recording their details, assigning them to a faculty, and introducing them to university rules and regulations.
Preparation tips
Kabul University does not publish detailed public guidance on preparing for its entrance exams beyond directing prospective students to contact the Student Affairs Directorate for current procedures.
FAQs
What degree levels does Kabul University offer?
It offers bachelor's degrees in natural and social sciences, as well as master's and PhD programmes, across its 22 faculties.
How many faculties does Kabul University have?
22, spanning sciences, engineering, medicine-related fields, law, humanities, languages, agriculture and the arts.
How do I get admitted to Kabul University?
Admission is through annual entrance exams, held separately for day-shift, night-shift, special (grade-fourteen) and religious-studies sections, after which the Student Affairs Directorate handles registration and faculty assignment.
Where is Kabul University located?
In the Karte Char area of Kabul, Afghanistan.