Helmand University

Name

Helmand University

Legal name

هلمند پوهنتون (Helmand University)

Website

https://helu.edu.af

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Public university education
• Academic research publications
• Teacher training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lashkar Gah

HQ country

Afghanistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public higher education institution receiving government support from the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan. Established in 1386 (2007) through efforts of scholars and tribal leaders.
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student enrollment and academic programs across six faculties including Agriculture, Education, Engineering, Veterinary, Economics, and Islamic Studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Helmand University is a public higher education institution that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across six academic faculties: Agriculture, Education and Training, Engineering, Veterinary, Economics, and Sharia/Islamic Sciences. The university serves students from Helmand Province and surrounding regions through on-campus instruction, national Kankor entrance examination-based admissions, and research activities supported by the HEMIS information system and HARNJ academic journal.

Product overview

Helmand University is a higher education institution in Afghanistan operating as a single, unified academic institution rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The university comprises six academic faculties (Agriculture, Education and Training, Engineering, Veterinary, Economics, and Sharia/Islamic Sciences) that collectively deliver undergraduate and graduate programs. Supporting services include the HARNJ scientific journal for research publication and HEMIS information system training for administrative operations. The institution focuses on producing qualified graduates in religious, scientific, and professional fields aligned with national and Islamic values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Agriculture Academic faculty offering degree programs in agricultural sciences for students seeking higher education in agricultural fields.
• Faculty of Education and Training Academic faculty providing teacher training and educational sciences degree programs for students pursuing careers in education.
• Faculty of Engineering Academic faculty offering degree programs in various engineering disciplines for students seeking technical higher education.
• Faculty of Veterinary Academic faculty offering degree programs in veterinary sciences and animal health for students pursuing veterinary medicine careers.
• Faculty of Economics Academic faculty offering degree programs in economic sciences and business studies for students seeking business and economics education.
• Faculty of Sharia (Islamic Sciences) Academic faculty offering degree programs in Sharia law and Islamic religious studies for students interested in religious education.
• HARNJ Archive (Helmand Scientific and Research Journal) Official scientific journal of Helmand University publishing research articles and academic studies for faculty, researchers, and academic community.
• HEMIS Information System Training Training workshops for the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS) used for student records, examinations, and university administrative functions, delivered to university officials, employees, and teachers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 408 students graduated in 15th cycle from six faculties
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Helmand Province Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock DirectoratecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026Bilateral cooperation agreement signed for scientific research, technical programs, professional training, experimental activities, agricultural projects, capacity building, scientific seminars, and other joint activities. Both parties will collaborate on research, technical programs, professional training, experiential activities, agricultural projects, capacity building, academic seminars, and other joint initiatives.
• Ministry of Higher Education of AfghanistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education. Quality assurance program joined since 2013 under ministry oversight. Mission and vision approved by quality improvement department.
• Various Academic and Sectoral Institutions (Domestic and International)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreements signed with various academic and sectoral institutions inside and outside the country to share experiences and learning from experienced teachers and students with other people and institutions of society.
• Examination General Department of AfghanistancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConducts national Kankor entrance examinations at university facilities. Handles examination question papers, complaint registration, and biometric registration for candidates.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nangarhar University: Eastern Afghanistan public university with multi-faculty programs under Ministry oversight. Directly comparable as a regional public higher education institution serving provincial students.
• Kandahar University: Regional public university in southern Afghanistan operating under the same Ministry of Higher Education model with multiple faculties. Closely comparable in structure, governance, and student recruitment through the Kankor examination system.
• Kabul University: Afghanistan's flagship public university under the Ministry of Higher Education, offering multi-faculty postsecondary education. Directly comparable as a government-owned higher education institution serving Afghan students through a national framework.
• Herat University: Western Afghanistan public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties under the same national quality assurance framework. Comparable as a Ministry-supervised regional public university.
• Balkh University: Northern Afghanistan public university with multi-faculty structure under Ministry of Higher Education. Comparable as a government-owned regional university with applied academic programs.
• Bamyan University: Central Afghanistan public university operating under Ministry of Higher Education with multi-faculty structure. Comparable as another regional public higher education institution serving provincial student populations.

Broad incumbents

• American University of Afghanistan: Larger, more established private higher education institution in Afghanistan offering degree programs. Comparable as a higher education provider in Afghanistan, but operates as a private institution rather than under Ministry governance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/JEOe56lJOgI
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/helmand-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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