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40 Best Public Universities in Afghanistan

Herat University tops our list of 40 Public universities in Afghanistan on research impact (151,218 citations). It is followed by Kabul University (#2 in Afghanistan) and Kabul Medical University (#3 in Afghanistan). The universities on this list offer 5 matching courses between them.

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25Ranked
BU Baghlan University logo
#25 in Afghanistan Afghanistan

Baghlan University

Public University · 0 courses

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#25 in Afghanistan · by research impact
570 citations · h-index 12
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26Ranked
PU Pamir University logo
#26 in Afghanistan Afghanistan

Pamir University

Public University · 0 courses

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2011Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#26 in Afghanistan · by research impact
264 citations · h-index 5
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28Ranked
AU Afghan University logo
Afghanistan

Afghan University

Public University · 0 courses

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1,450Students
—International
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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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29Ranked
IS Ibn Sina University logo
Afghanistan

Ibn Sina University

Public University · 0 courses

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Herat University is cited most (151,218 citations). 14 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

40 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Takhar University, founded in 1370. Kabul University is the largest, with 25,200 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Economics & Public Policy (2), Social Sciences & Psychology (1), Law (1) and Computer Science & IT (1). The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Karwan Institute of Higher Education offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Afghanistan for Public?

Herat University (#1 in Afghanistan), Kabul University (#2 in Afghanistan) and Kabul Medical University (#3 in Afghanistan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public in Afghanistan?

40 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public course take in Afghanistan?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Public courses start in Afghanistan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public courses in Afghanistan?

Karwan Institute of Higher Education, with 4, ahead of Shaikh Zayed University (1).

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