Founded in 2011, Pamir Institute of Higher Education is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Khost (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Pamir Institute of Higher Education (PIHE) is a very small coeducational Afghan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Pamir Institute of Higher Education (PIHE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 11 years old Afghan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. PIHE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.