Mawlana University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the large city of Mazar-i-Sharif (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Balkh. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Mawlana University is a coeducational Afghan higher education institution. Mawlana University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Mawlana University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.