Dawat University

What Dawat University does

Dawat University (پوهنتون دعوت) is a private higher education institution headquartered in Kabul, Afghanistan, founded in 1388 Solar Hijri (2009-2010 CE). It operates a single main campus at Qamber Intersection, District 5, Kabul, with conference halls, faculty offices, library, laboratories, and sports facilities. The institution delivers undergraduate and graduate education across seven faculties: Sharia, Law and Political Science, Engineering (Civil and Electronic), Economics (Financial & Banking and Business Administration), Pharmacy, Curative Medicine, and Journalism, plus master's programs in Jurisprudence and Law and International Relations. Since founding, it has produced 10,660+ graduates over 25 graduation cycles and currently enrolls 1,400+ students supported by 160+ faculty and staff with international qualifications from institutions in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Sudan.

The university is positioned as a hybrid Islamic-and-modern scientific institution, with research output published through the Dawat Scientific Journal (in Pashto, Persian, Arabic, and English), a digital library, and an internal student portal for academic administration. Revenue derives primarily from tuition fees (subscription/annual billing) and one-time admission fees, supplemented by scholarship programs that offer up to 57% tuition discounts and 100% admission fee waivers for transfer students. Go-to-market is sales-led through traditional university enrollment: prospective students complete the national Kankor entrance examination, register directly, and engage with the admissions office, particularly during the autumn semester intake. The institution operates under the regulatory oversight of Afghanistan's Ministry of Higher Education and is currently pursuing formal academic accreditation.

The institution maintains a network of academic and technical partnerships with Kabul University, Kabul Education University, Kandahar University, Khost University, Sahar University, Karwan Institute, NEXA Technical Institute, and (as of 2024-09-24) a five-year research cooperation memorandum with Jawzjan University. Marketing and recruitment run through the official website (dawat.edu.af), Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube, plus on-campus events and seminars. Leadership is structured around President Dr. Shir Ali Zarifi with vice presidents for academic affairs, student affairs, research, and administration, plus dedicated deans for each faculty.

Name

Dawat University

Legal name

Dawat University

Website

https://dawat.edu.af

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dawat University is a private higher education institution in Kabul, Afghanistan, founded in 2009, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees across seven faculties (Sharia, Law, Engineering, Economics, Pharmacy, Medicine, Journalism) to 1,400+ Afghan students through a traditional campus-based enrollment model.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF), Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Academic research publishing
• Private university education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kabul

HQ country

Afghanistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Tuition fees from undergraduate and graduate programs
2. Admission Fees: One-time admission fees for new students
3. Scholarship Programs: Discount programs that reduce revenue but attract students - includes 100% admission fee discounts and up to 57% tuition discounts for transfer students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dawat University is a private higher education institution in Kabul, Afghanistan that offers undergraduate (bachelor's) and graduate (master's) degree programs across seven faculties: Sharia, Law and Political Science, Engineering, Economics, Pharmacy, Curative Medicine, and Journalism. The university combines Islamic and modern scientific education to train skilled professionals and supports academic activities through a digital library, student portal, and a scientific research journal.

Product overview

Dawat University is a private higher education institution in Kabul, Afghanistan, offering a comprehensive academic portfolio spanning undergraduate (Bachelor's) and graduate (Master's) degree programs. The university's core educational offerings include seven faculties: Sharia, Law and Political Science, Engineering, Economics, Pharmacy, Curative Medicine, and Journalism—each offering specialized departments and degree tracks. Master's programs are available in Jurisprudence and Law, and International Relations. Supporting infrastructure includes a scientific journal for research publication, a digital library for academic resources, and a student portal for administrative services. The institution positions itself as an Islamic and academic institution focused on producing skilled professionals aligned with Islamic values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor Programs (Undergraduate) Undergraduate degree programs spanning seven faculties: Sharia (Islamic Studies, Jurisprudence and Law), Law and Political Science (Law, Political Sciences and International Relations), Engineering (Civil and Electronic), Economics (Financial & Banking, Business Administration), Pharmacy, Curative Medicine, and Journalism (Radio & TV, Press). Designed for Afghan high school graduates seeking bachelor's degrees with an Islamic and modern academic foundation.
• Master's Programs Graduate degree programs offering an M.A. in Jurisprudence and Law and an M.A. in International Relations, designed for training specialized researchers and professionals seeking advanced academic credentials.
• Dawat Scientific Journal University-affiliated scientific journal publishing peer-reviewed research in religious and social sciences, accepting article submissions in Pashto, Persian, Arabic, and English. Supports scholarly dissemination and research output of faculty and students.
• Digital Library
• Student Portal

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of Higher Education (Afghanistan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2024Government partnership for academic accreditation and compliance with national higher education standards. The university operates under the regulatory oversight of the Ministry of Higher Education.
• Jawzjan University - International Journal of DiwanmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2024Five-year scientific and research cooperation memorandum signed for publishing research results, conducting joint scientific research, and holding collaborative conferences. Dr. Shir Ali Zarifi (President of Dawat University) and Mufti Sayed Anwarulhaq Habibi (President of Jawzjan University) signed the agreement.
• Kabul UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership between two major Afghan universities for potential collaboration in research and academic programs.
• Kabul Education UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with another prominent Afghan university for academic cooperation.
• Kandahar UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership with university in southern Afghanistan for academic collaboration.
• Khost UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership with university in eastern Afghanistan.
• Sahar UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with another Afghan university for potential academic collaboration.
• Karwan InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Karwan Institute for training and professional development programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pamir University: A private higher education institution in Afghanistan offering programs across multiple faculties. DIRECT_PEER because it shares the same target market, tuition-based revenue model, and Kabul-based (or Afghanistan-wide) private delivery structure as Dawat.
• American University of Afghanistan: A private Afghan university in Kabul offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a secular, internationally oriented curriculum. DIRECT_PEER because it serves the same Afghan student market with similar private-university economics, though it leans secular rather than Islamic in positioning.
• Rana University: A private university in Kabul offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties. DIRECT_PEER because it serves the same Afghan higher-education market with similar pricing structure and private-campus delivery model.
• Kardan University: A prominent private university in Kabul, Afghanistan offering business, IT, engineering, law, and economics programs. DIRECT_PEER because it competes for the same Afghan student base with comparable private-university delivery and faculty structure, though without Dawat's Islamic identity emphasis.
• Gawharshad Institute of Higher Education: A private higher education institution in Kabul focused on social sciences, economics, and law programs. DIRECT_PEER because it competes with Dawat's Law and Political Science and Economics faculties for the same Afghan student pool.
• Bakhtar University: A private university in Kabul with faculties spanning law, economics, engineering, and computer science. DIRECT_PEER because it competes directly with Dawat's undergraduate programs in the same Afghan private-higher-education market.

Broad incumbents

• Kabul University: Afghanistan's flagship public research university in Kabul with a wide range of faculties. BROAD_INCUMBENT because it operates in the same higher-education market with overlapping programs (Law, Engineering, Economics, Journalism) but is publicly funded and substantially larger, providing a subsidized alternative to Dawat's private offerings.
• International Islamic University Islamabad: A major Islamic-affiliated research university in Pakistan offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. BROAD_INCUMBENT because it provides an alternative destination for the same religious-academic student demographic in a neighboring country, with overlapping Sharia and Islamic Studies programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dawatuniversity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DawatUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/DawatUniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/dawat_university
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dawat-university

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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