Look beyond the university name
Aga Khan University is a private research university based in Karachi, Pakistan. It is a non-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. It was founded in 1983 as Pakistan's first private university. Starting in 2000, the university expanded to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom and Afghanistan.
| Location | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 24,077 |
| Total citations | 2,326,968 |
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What can you study at Aga Khan University?
Aga Khan University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Global Maternal and Child Health, Child Nutrition and Water Access, Innovations in Medical Education, Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare, COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Aga Khan University
According to OpenAlex, Aga Khan University has 24,077 indexed research works with 2,326,968 total citations.
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Who leads Aga Khan University?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Aga Khan University is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Aga Khan University
Official website: https://www.aku.edu/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Aga Khan University founded?
Aga Khan University was founded in 1983.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.