Founded in 1988, Balkh University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Mazar-i-Sharif (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Balkh.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Afghanistan, Balkh University (BU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Balkh University (BU) 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. 