Established in 1963, Kabul Polytechnic University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Kabul (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Kabul Polytechnic University (KPU) is a small coeducational Afghan higher education institution. Kabul Polytechnic University (KPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. KPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.