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Kabul University

Name: Kabul University
Brand: Kabul University

Up to date as of October 23, 2026

Kabul University is the largest public university in Afghanistan, with faculties of medicine, engineering, law, sciences and languages.

What it helps with

Public higher educationThe country's main university.
Semester datesAcademic calendar online.
Afghan researchFaculty journals and papers.

About Kabul University:

Founded in 1932, the university publishes faculty information, admission news, academic calendars and research on its website. Admission to public universities goes through the national Kankor exam.

Key Features:

Faculties: Medicine, engineering, sciences, law and languages.
Academic calendar: Semester and exam dates.
Research: Journals and faculty publications.

How to Get Started:

Open ku.edu.af.
Choose your faculty.
Read the admission and calendar pages.
Contact the faculty office for documents.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Admission for Afghan students goes through the Kankor entrance exam, not directly through the university.
Good to know: The English pages cover only part of the site; the Dari and Pashto pages are more complete.

Foreign card OK English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kabul University work with a foreign bank card in Afghanistan?: Yes — Kabul University accepts foreign-issued cards in Afghanistan.
Is Kabul University available in English?: Yes, Kabul University has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Kabul University?: No, an international phone number generally works for Kabul University.
Do I need local ID or residency for Kabul University?: No, Kabul University doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Kabul University?: Web
How much does Kabul University cost?: Public university; admission via the national exam