Established in 2002, Hazara University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Dhodial (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This institution also has a branch campus in Mansehra. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Hazara University (HU) is a large coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. Hazara University (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. HU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.