Paktia University | پکتیا پوهنتون
University Overview
Paktia University established in 2004. Paktia University located in Gardez, Afghanistan. The Universities acceptance rate is 55% and total enrollment is 1,500. The University has more than 4000 student’s. Paktia University has 8 faculties. The university officially accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education. Please see more informations below. Find more universities in Afghanistan: List of Universities in Afghanistan.
Academic Programs / Faculties
| Faculty Name | Available |
| Faculty of Engineering Sciences Faculty of Medical Sciences Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Education Faculty of Computer Science Faculty of Economics Faculty of Languages and Literature Sciences Faculty of Law and Political Science | Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes |
Education Fee and Tuition
| Faculty / Programs: | (Per sem.) AFN |
| Education | 8000 – 20000 |
| Agriculture | 8000 – 20000 |
| Computer Sciences | 8000 – 20000 |
| Medical | 8000 – 20000 |
| Economics | 8000 – 20000 |
| Languages and Literature | 8000 – 20000 |
| Law and Political Sciences | 8000 – 20000 |
| Engineering Faculty | 8000 – 20000 |
Costs and Life in Afghanistan
Transportation Fees:
– Local bus price (one-way ticket): 20 AFN = 0,26 USD
– Monthly pass: 1,250 AFN = 16,50 USD
– Intercity bus: 6-7 AFN = 0,078 – 0,091 USD
– Taxi starts: 50 AFN = 0,65 USD
Food Prices:
– Bread (500g): 25,45 AFN = 0,32 USD
– Water (1,5 Lt): 30,00 = 0,39 USD
– Eggs (12): 82,56 AFN = 1,07 USD
Accommodation Prices:
– Monthly rent (1-2 bedroom): 5,000 – 10,000 = 65-130 USD
– Utilities for 1 month (gas, heating…): 1,000 – 1,250 AFN = 12-15 USD
NOTE: The exchange rate may vary. Please check the latest exchange rate! Also fees can be changed.
General Informations
| Name | پکتیا پوهنتون |
| Established | 2004 |
| Acronym | PU |
| Website | https://pu.edu.af/ |
| daud.afghan@pu.edu.af | |
| Phone | +93 784757862 |
| Location | Tera New City, Biland Manzal Gardez, Paktia/Afghanistan |
| Category | University |
| Control Type | Public |
| Students | 4,000+ |
| Country Rank | 21 (webometrics.info) |
| World Rank | 21568 (webometrics.info) |