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آغا خان یونیورسٹی

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Overview

Established in 1983, the Aga Khan University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Karachi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sindh. This institution also has branch campuses in London, Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam and Kabul. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. Aga Khan University (AKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 40-year-old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AKU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Control Typeprivate

Entity

آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

آغا خان یونیورسٹی' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

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Name (Non Latin)
Name Aga Khan University
Acronym AKU
Founded 1983
Colours Green and white
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Location

Address Stadium Road, PO Box 3500
Karachi
74800 Sindh
Pakistan
آغا خان یونیورسٹی Phone Number +92 (21) 3493 0051
آغا خان یونیورسٹی Fax Number +92 (21) 3493 4294
Other locations London, Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam and Kabul

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify آغا خان یونیورسٹی's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at آغا خان یونیورسٹی.

آغا خان یونیورسٹی: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission information

uniRank publishes below some basic آغا خان یونیورسٹی's admission information.

آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has آغا خان یونیورسٹی a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

آغا خان یونیورسٹی's acceptance rate range is not reported.


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Aga Khan University has more than 10 international students.

آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Admission Office Admission Office

Stadium Road, PO Box 3500
Karachi 74800
(21) 3493 0051


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for آغا خان یونیورسٹی.

آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

آغا خان یونیورسٹی has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Control Type Control Type

آغا خان یونیورسٹی is a private higher education institution.


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Entity Type Entity Type

آغا خان یونیورسٹی is a non-profit higher education institution.


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

آغا خان یونیورسٹی does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of آغا خان یونیورسٹی's main facilities:


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Library


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of آغا خان یونیورسٹی's main services:


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our guide to university accreditation and recognition for further information.


آغا خان یونیورسٹی's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

آغا خان یونیورسٹی is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Higher Education Commission of Pakistan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1983


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important آغا خان یونیورسٹی's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
  • Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC)
  • Kenya Commission for University Education
  • Nursing Council of Kenya
  • Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
  • Tanzania Commission for Universities
  • Tanzania Commission for Universities
  • Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • Uganda National Commission for Higher Education
  • Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
  • UK Quality Assurance Agency


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important آغا خان یونیورسٹی's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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