Founded in 2010, Gawharshad Institute of Higher Education is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kabul (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Gawharshad Institute of Higher Education (GIHE) is a small coeducational Afghan higher education institution. Gawharshad Institute of Higher Education (GIHE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 12 years old Afghan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Afghan higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GIHE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.