Founded in 2004, Paktia University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Gardez (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Paktia. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Paktia University (PU) is a very small coeducational Afghan higher education institution. Paktia University (PU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 18 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. PU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.