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Rana University

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world rank  12514

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Overview

Rana University (پوهنتون رنا) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kabul, Afghanistan. Established in 2009, Rana University (RU) is a men only institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan. RU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 17-year-old Afghan higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 70-79%. It is considered a moderately selective. RU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Rana University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Rana University's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Rana University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Rana University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) پوهنتون رنا
Acronym RU
Founded 2009
Motto We Nurture Talents
Colours Red and white
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Location

Address Baraki Square
Kabul
1001 Kabul
Afghanistan
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Rana University Phone Number 0729 030303
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Rana University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2009


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Rana University's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Rana University you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Rana University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Rana University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Rana 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 Rana University's academic range and degree level offering.



Rana University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Rana University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Rana University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Rana 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 Rana University.



Rana University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Rana University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Rana University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Rana University Admission Info


Rana University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Rana University is a men-only institution that admits exclusively male students.


Rana University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Rana University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Rana University's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Rana University's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Rana University's Admission Office Admission Office

Rana University
Kabul 1001
72 903 0303
729 030 303

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Rana University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Rana University Size and Profile


Rana University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Rana University has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Rana University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Rana University's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Rana University's Control Type Control Type

Rana University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Rana University's Entity Type Entity Type

Rana University is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.


Rana University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Rana University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Rana University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Rana University 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.


Rana University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Rana University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Rana University Facilities


Rana University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Rana University's Library

Rana University Library provides a range of resources and facilities to support academic activities. Key information about the library includes:

  • Number of physical libraries: 5
  • Number of books: over 5,000
  • Number of physical media (CDs, DVDs, etc.): over 15,000
  • Number of digital/electronic databases: 5
  • Number of full-time employees: 10
  • Total yearly library expenditure: 20,000 USD


Rana University's Housing University Housing

Yes

Rana University provides hostel facilities exclusively for faculty and administrative staff.


Rana University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes

Rana University provides a variety of sports activities and facilities for its students.

Available sports activities include:

  • Futsal
  • Soccer
  • Badminton
  • Cricket
  • Volleyball
  • Cycling
  • Aerobic gymnastics
  • Chess


Rana University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Rana University Services


Rana University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes

Rana University provides various types of financial assistance to support its students.

Available financial aids include:

  • Disabled Scholarship
  • Merit-based Scholarship
  • Tuition Waivers for all students
  • Orphan Scholarship
  • Talent-based Scholarship

Information regarding scholarships is communicated through the university's social media channels and official website.


Rana University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes

Rana University previously maintained exchange programs with several governmental and non-governmental universities in Pakistan, India, and Iran. These programs are currently suspended. The suspension is noted as temporary and attributed to the regime change in the country.


Rana University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Rana University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Rana University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Rana University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Rana University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Rana University
  • Faculty of Business
  • Faculty of Law and Political Science
  • Faculty of Computer Science
  • Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Memberships and Affiliations

Rana University Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • AACSB International
  • ACCA


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rana University public or private?

Rana University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Rana University profit or non-profit?

Rana University is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Rana University in terms of enrollment?

Rana University has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Rana University in terms of academic staff?

Rana University's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Rana University a coeducational institution?

Rana University is a men-only institution that admits exclusively male students.

What academic calendar does Rana University use?

Rana University 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.

What religion is Rana University affiliated with?

None.

Does Rana University admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Rana University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Rana University's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Rana University RU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Rana University RU located?

Rana University is located in Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan. Address: Baraki Square.

Is Rana University RU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Rana University is accredited by Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan (since 2009).

Does Rana University offer financial aid?

Yes

Rana University provides various types of financial assistance to support its students.

Available financial aids include:

  • Disabled Scholarship
  • Merit-based Scholarship
  • Tuition Waivers for all students
  • Orphan Scholarship
  • Talent-based Scholarship

Information regarding scholarships is communicated through the university's social media channels and official website.

Does Rana University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Rana University previously maintained exchange programs with several governmental and non-governmental universities in Pakistan, India, and Iran. These programs are currently suspended. The suspension is noted as temporary and attributed to the regime change in the country.

Does Rana University have a university library?

Yes

Rana University Library provides a range of resources and facilities to support academic activities. Key information about the library includes:

  • Number of physical libraries: 5
  • Number of books: over 5,000
  • Number of physical media (CDs, DVDs, etc.): over 15,000
  • Number of digital/electronic databases: 5
  • Number of full-time employees: 10
  • Total yearly library expenditure: 20,000 USD

Does Rana University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Rana University provides hostel facilities exclusively for faculty and administrative staff.

Does Rana University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Rana University provides a variety of sports activities and facilities for its students.

Available sports activities include:

  • Futsal
  • Soccer
  • Badminton
  • Cricket
  • Volleyball
  • Cycling
  • Aerobic gymnastics
  • Chess

Does Rana University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Rana University offer career services?

Yes

Does Rana University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Rana University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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