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Aga Khan University

Address: National Stadium Rd, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan

Description Aga Khan University

Established: 1983
Type: Private Nonprofit Higher Education Institution
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Number of students: 2873
Language of instruction: English.

Aga Khan University (AKU) was founded in 1983 and is a private non-profit higher education institution in Pakistan. AKU is a unique hybrid: it is an institution of academic excellence, an agent of social development. The institution is a leading source of medical, nursing and pedagogical services, research and public service in developing countries. The university is part of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

Programs, courses and tuition/boarding fees, prices in Aga Khan University

Bachelor's Courses(english)

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 Annual

17+

from 5 160 $ / year

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Undergraduate

Dates: year-round
Duration: 4-5 years.

The university offers undergraduate programs in the following areas:

Obstetrics
Nursing
Dentistry
Surgery.

Master's program(english)

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 Annual

20+

from 3 400 $ / year

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Master

Dates: year-round
Duration: 2 years.

The university offers master's programs in the following areas:

The study of Muslim civilizations
Media Leadership and Innovation
Medical sciences
Education
Health Management and Policy
Digital journalism
Epidemiology and biostatistics.

Doctor program

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 Annual

22+

from 6 000 $ / year

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Doctoral studies

Dates: year-round
Duration: 3-4 years.

AKU doctoral programs are implemented in the areas of “Medical Sciences” and “Education”.

Accommodation, housing and food

AKU provides students with the opportunity to live in a dormitory.

Advantages

The University is in the top 5% of prestigious universities in the world and in TOP-15 best educational institutions in the country, occupying 11th position in the ranking
AKU provides financial assistance to its students
The educational institution offers international exchange programs for both students and faculty.

Equipment Aga Khan University

AKU is located in the administrative center of Sindh province, in the port city of Karachi in southern Pakistan. The material and technical base of the university includes:

The library
Conference hall
Computers with Internet access
Sports infrastructure
Department of Clinical Research
Training hospital

Medical research laboratory equipped with:

Centrifuges and refrigerated centrifuges
CO2 incubators
Water baths
Burners
pH meters
Refrigerators
A modern kit for microscopy, bacteriology / parasitology, virology and tuberculosis
Biosafety Cabinets
Storage with ULT freezers and a tank with liquid nitrogen for biological samples.

Term dates, timetable and extra fees

Submission of application = $ 306
Entrance fee:

Undergraduate = $ 670-$ 2150
Graduate = $ 285 -1340 $
Doctoral studies = 660 $

Deposit (refundable) = $ 200
The cost of living in Karachi = $ 237 -429 $ / month.

Entry requirements, assessment and extra fees, how to apply, what is required to enrol, conditions, entry tests and exams

To enter the university you need:

Online application
Education Documents
Entry exams
Three letters of recommendation (magistracy)
Statement of purpose and short research proposal (500 words; Master's program).

Depending on the program, additional requirements may be made to applicants.

Map, location

Insurance, flights, residence permits, citizenship and other services

Guardianship services
Student's supervision

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Recommendations on when to apply

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