American University of Afghanistan
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The American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) (Persian: پوهنتون آمریکایی افغانستان; Pashto: د افغانستان امریکايي پوهنتون) was a private university located in the Darulaman section of Kabul. Former students of AUAF live abroad and, as of 2022, there are plans to create a new AUAF campus in Qatar.[1] AUAF was the country's first private, not-for-profit[2] institution of higher education and was located in Kabul near the Darul Aman Palace and the Afghan Parliament.
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دانشگاه آمریکایی افغانستان د افغانستان امریکايي پوهنتون | |
Type | Private university |
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Established | 2006 |
Founder | Sharif Fayez |
President | Ian Bickford |
Provost | Victoria C Fontan |
Location | , 34°28′32″N 69°7′35″E |
Mascot | Simorgh |
Website | http://www.auaf.edu.af/ (2021 archive) |
Chartered in 2004, the AUAF offered an MBA program, four undergraduate degree programs, pre-college preparation (Academy) and continuing education and professional development training (the Professional Development Institute). It opened in 2006 with 50 students, which grew to 1,700 full and part-time students. Its alumni include 29 Fulbright Scholars.[3]