Founded in 2004, Paktia University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Gardez (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Paktia.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Afghanistan, Paktia University (PU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational 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. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 16 years old 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. 