Established in 2007, Kateb University 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, Kateb University (KU) is a small coeducational Afghan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Kateb University (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 15 years old Afghan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Afghan higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.