Established in 2012, Bost University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Lashkargah (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Helmand. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Bost University (BU) is a small coeducational Afghan higher education institution. Bost University (BU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 10 years old Afghan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Afghan higher education organization a least selective institution. BU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.