Kabul Polytechnic University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #10137 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #4068 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #5 of 87 | In Afghanistan |
| #4 of 52 | In Kabul |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- kpu.edu.af
- Languages
- Dari;Pushto
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* Kabul Polytechnic 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 | Secondary school certificate (baccalaureate) or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; September-December) |
Tuition
The tuition table for Kabul Polytechnic 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 (AFN) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 150,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 140,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 130,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering | 140,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering | 130,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Geology | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Architecture | 150,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Geomatics Engineering | 130,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Physics | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 120,000 |
All costs are in Afghan Afghani (AFN).
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 Kabul Polytechnic 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 | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Equipment, Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Road Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Road Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
Notable alumni
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Eklil Ahmad Hakimi
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
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Eklil Ahmad Hakimi was Afghanistan's Minister of Finance and a former Afghan diplomat. He has served as Afghanistan's deputy foreign minister as well as its ambassador to China, Japan and the United States.
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Muhammad Yunus Nawandish
- Born in
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Afghanistan - Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Muhammad Yunus Nawandish was the Mayor of Kabul from after his appointment by Afghan President Hamid Karzai in January 2010. During his time in office the Mayor initiated an aggressive program of municipal improvements in streets, parks, greenery, revenue collection, environmental control, and solid waste management.
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Abbas Noyan
- Occupations
- politicianengineer
- Biography
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Abbas Noyan is an ethnic Hazara politician. He is Afghanistan's ambassador to Sweden, from the Islamic Republic that fell in August 2021 to the Taliban. Previously he served as a Member of Parliament to Wolesi Jirga, the lower house, representing the people of Kabul province from 2005 to 2010. In 2005, he ranked seventh among candidates from Kabul province, quickly rising to one of the most prominent and active representatives at the Wolesi Jirga. During his tenure, he advocated for women's rights, education for all, a responsive and accountable government, and a strong rule of law. Noyan has worked across ethnic and sectarian divides in representing his constituents, and sought to bridge those divides by establishing a multi-ethnic political party.
Kabul Polytechnic University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Computer Science | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Construction | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Islamic Studies, Road Engineering |
| Faculty : Electromechanics | Automotive Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanics, Modern Languages, Physics, Power Engineering |
| Faculty : Geology and Mining | Geological Engineering, Geology, Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Sports |
| Faculty : Geomatic and Cadastre | Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Transport Engineering | Transport Engineering |
| Faculty : Water Resource and Environmental Engineering | Environmental Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | KPU پوهنتون پولیتخنیک کابل |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education |
Location and contacts
| Address | Bagh-e-Bala, Fifth Districts Kabul Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,273,000 |