Herat University

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Herat University is a public university located in Herat, the capital of Herat Province, in western Afghanistan. It was inaugurated in 1988, beginning with a faculty of Literature and Humanities. The first President was Abubakr Rashed. The university has 14 faculties and 45 departments. The most popular field of study is Education/Pedagogy and around one-third of the university's 10,500 students are women. ()

Local name: د هرات پوهنتون Established: 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 34°22'7"N, 62°12'42"E

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Herat University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Mosque of Herat, Herat Citadel, Yu Aw Synagogue, Injil District.

2 miSW
Mosque
Great Mosque of Herat
51 min walk • The Great Mosque of Herat, also known as the Friday Mosque of Herat, is an ancient and venerable Islamic religious site located in the heart of Herat, Afghanistan. With its origins dating back to 1200 AD, the mosque is a testament to the architectural and cultural...
2 miSW
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Herat Citadel
53 min walk • The Herat Citadel, known locally as the Qala Iktyaruddin, stands as an imposing historical fortress in the heart of Herat, Afghanistan. With origins dating back to 330 BC, the citadel has stood the test of time, witnessing the ebb and flow of empires and armies through...
2.5 miSW
Synagogue
Yu Aw Synagogue, Herat
64 min walk • The Yu Aw Synagogue is located in the Momanda neighbourhood of the old city of Herat, in western Afghanistan. The area was once known as Mahalla-yi Musahiya, or the "Neighbourhood of the Jews".
5.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Injil District, Herat
133 min walk • Injil is a district of Herat Province in northwestern Afghanistan. It surrounds Herat City and borders Kushk District to the north, Karukh District to the east, Guzara District to the South, and Zinda Jan District to the west.
1.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Herat District, Herat
49 min walk • Herat District is a district of Herat Province, Afghanistan. The capital lies at Herat city. In 2019 the estimated population was 556,205.

Herat University

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Herat University plan & book

Herat University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Great Mosque of Herat

Herat Citadel

Yu Aw Synagogue, Herat

Injil District, Herat

Herat District, Herat