Founded in 1991, Kandahar University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Kandahar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Kandahar University (KU) is a very small coeducational Afghan higher education institution. Kandahar University (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Afghan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Afghan higher education organization a averagely selective institution. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.