Kabul University (KU) (Pashto دکابل پوهنتون Da KÄbul PohantÅ«n / Dari پوهنتون کابل PohantÅ«n-e KÄbul) is located in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. It was founded in 1931 during the government of Mohammed Nadir Shah and then Prime Minister Mohammad Hashim Khan The university is still recovering from the long period of war. Kabul University is attended by approximately 25,000 students, of which around 40% are women. The main building was renovated about 500 metres from the old one, which has almost the same design. The mission of Kabul University is to mature and prosper as an internationally recognised institution of learning and research, a community of stakeholders committed to shared governance, and a centre of innovative thought and practice.
Last Updated on: Nov 28, 2024