University Overview
Established in 1983, 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 42-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 aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very small-sized
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University Identity
| Name (Non Latin) | آغا خان یونیورسٹی |
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| Name | Aga Khan University |
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| Acronym | AKU |
| Founded | 1983 |
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| Colours | Green and white |
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University Location
| Address | Stadium Road, PO Box 3500 Karachi 74800 Sindh Pakistan |
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(21) 3493 0051 |
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(21) 3493 4294 |
| Other locations | London, Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam and Kabul |
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