Founded in 1988, Herat University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Herat (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Afghanistan, Herat University (HU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Herat University (HU) 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 32 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 