Mashal University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Kabul (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Aybak. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Mashal University is a coeducational Afghan higher education institution. Mashal University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Mashal University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.