Aga Khan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1465 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #371 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #2 of 175 | In Pakistan |
| #1 of 34 | In Karachi |
| #181 of 2,222 | For Pediatrics |
| Top50% | For 86 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.aku.edu
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 43%*
* Aga Khan University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Higher Secondary Certificate, or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to August |
Research profile
Aga Khan University has published 12,399 scientific papers with 442,448 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Pathology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Genetics, Surgery, Sociology, Chemistry, and Psychiatry.
Aga Khan University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 49 | 70 |
| 1994 | 44 | 83 |
| 1995 | 50 | 134 |
| 1996 | 49 | 142 |
| 1997 | 66 | 186 |
| 1998 | 63 | 217 |
| 1999 | 62 | 256 |
| 2000 | 63 | 301 |
| 2001 | 67 | 385 |
| 2002 | 99 | 584 |
| 2003 | 120 | 702 |
| 2004 | 139 | 1081 |
| 2005 | 188 | 1420 |
| 2006 | 211 | 1946 |
| 2007 | 198 | 2341 |
| 2008 | 240 | 3265 |
| 2009 | 282 | 4072 |
| 2010 | 297 | 5357 |
| 2011 | 385 | 6728 |
| 2012 | 359 | 8542 |
| 2013 | 378 | 11664 |
| 2014 | 440 | 14426 |
| 2015 | 444 | 18042 |
| 2016 | 538 | 20784 |
| 2017 | 472 | 25269 |
| 2018 | 532 | 28021 |
| 2019 | 566 | 31493 |
| 2020 | 949 | 41372 |
| 2021 | 1007 | 45679 |
| 2022 | 975 | 45360 |
| 2023 | 1037 | 45242 |
| 2024 | 1136 | 42618 |
| 2025 | 912 | 38036 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Aga Khan University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | PKR 1,800,000 |
| Graduate | PKR 2,400,000 |
| Medical | PKR 3,600,000 |
| Dental | PKR 3,600,000 |
| Nursing | PKR 1,800,000 |
Aga Khan University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Aga Khan University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | No | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Medicine, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree/ M. Phil | Development Studies, Education, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Education, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health |
| PhD | Education, Health Education, Health Sciences |
Notable alumni
-
Parveen Ali
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 47)
- Occupations
- nurseresearcher
- Biography
-
Parveen Azam Ali is a British nurse and radio presenter of Pakistani origin who works at the University of Sheffield. She is Professor in Nursing in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health - Health Sciences School, Division of Nursing and Midwifery/Sheffield Teaching Hospitals/Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. She was an associate editor of Nursing Open until 2021, a contributor to The Conversation (website) and a presenter on LinkFM. She was a founding member of The Lancet Commission on Nursing. In 2020 she became the editor-in-chief of International Nursing Review the society journal of the International Council of Nurses. Ali was appointed to membership of the 2029 UK Research Excellence Framework Main Panel A Sub-panel 3: Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy.
Aga Khan University faculties and divisions
| Campus Abroad : Kenya | Communication Studies, Media Studies, Midwifery, Nursing |
|---|---|
| Campus Abroad : Tanzania | Education, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing |
| Campus Abroad : Uganda | Midwifery, Nursing |
| Campus Abroad : United Kingdom | Islamic Studies |
| College : Medicine | Medicine |
| Institute : Educational Development | Educational Sciences, Teacher Trainers Education, Teacher Training |
| School : Nursing and Midwifery | Midwifery, Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | AKU آغا خان یونیورسٹی |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Commission, Pakistan |
| Colors | green, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Stadium Road Karachi, Sindh, 74800 Pakistan |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,910,000 |