 
 
 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.
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| Name (Non Latin) | آغا خان یونیورسٹی | 
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| Name | Aga Khan University | 
| Name (English) | |
| Acronym | AKU | 
| Founded | 1983 | 
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| Colours | Green and white | 
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| Video Presentation | n.a. | 
| Address | Stadium Road, PO Box 3500 Karachi 74800 Sindh Pakistan | 
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|   | (21) 3493 0051 | 
|   | (21) 3493 4294 | 
| Other locations | London, Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam and Kabul | 
 Institutional Recognition or Accreditation
 Institutional Recognition or AccreditationAga Khan University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1983
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Aga Khan 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 Aga Khan University's academic range and degree level offering.
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| PreBach degrees | Bachelor degrees | Master degrees | Doctoral degrees | |
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Aga Khan 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 Aga Khan University.
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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| 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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 Gender Admission
 Gender Admission آغا خان یونیورسٹی is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.
 Admission Selection
 Admission Selection آغا خان یونیورسٹی has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
 Admission Rate
 Admission Rate آغا خان یونیورسٹی 's acceptance rate is not reported.
 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
 International Students
 International Students Yes
     Aga Khan University has more than 10 international students.
 Admission Office
 Admission Office Tip: search for Aga Khan University's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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 Student Enrollment
 Student Enrollment آغا خان یونیورسٹی has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.
 Academic Staff
 Academic Staff آغا خان یونیورسٹی's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.
 Control Type
 Control Type آغا خان یونیورسٹی 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.
 Entity Type
 Entity Type آغا خان یونیورسٹی is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.
 Campus Setting
 Campus Setting آغا خان یونیورسٹی's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.
 Academic Calendar
 Academic Calendar آغا خان یونیورسٹی adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.
 Disabled Students %
 Disabled Students % Not reported
 Religious Affiliation
 Religious Affiliation None.
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 Sport Facilities/Activities
 Sport Facilities/Activities Yes
      
 Institutional Hospital
 Institutional Hospital Not reported
 Financial Aid
 Financial Aid Yes
      
 Study Abroad
 Study Abroad Yes
      
 Distance Learning
 Distance Learning Not reported
     
 Academic Counseling
 Academic Counseling Yes
 Career Services
 Career Services Not reported
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