Established in 1963, Kabul Polytechnic University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Kabul (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Kabul Polytechnic University (KPU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Afghan higher education institution. Kabul Polytechnic University (KPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. KPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Kabul Polytechnic University |
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Founded | 1963 Origins date back to 1951 as Kabul Polytechnic College |
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Address | Kabul Kabul Afghanistan |
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Kabul Polytechnic University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Kabul Polytechnic University 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 Kabul Polytechnic University's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Kabul Polytechnic University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Kabul Polytechnic University.
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
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This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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