List of universities in Azad Kashmir

Higher education in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has seen significant growth in recent years. The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, established in 1980, is the largest institution in the region, offering a diverse range of programs across multiple campuses. The Higher Education Department of AJK oversees 178 colleges and 5 public sector universities,^[1] ensuring quality education across the region . With a literacy rate of approximately 91.88% in 2021, AJK stands out for its commitment to education. These advancements reflect AJK's dedication to enhancing educational opportunities and fostering academic excellence.

List of universities

University	Location	Established	Campuses	Specialization	Type
Mirpur University of Science and Technology	Mirpur	1980 (2008)*	Bhimber	General	Public
University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir	Muzaffarabad	1980	Neelam, Jhelum Valley	General	Public
University of Poonch	Rawalakot	1980 (2014)*	Sudhanoti, Haveli	General	Public
Al-Khair University	Mirpur	1994 (2011*)		General	Private
Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University	Nerian Sharif	2000		General	Private
Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Bagh	Bagh	2013		General	Public
University of Kotli	Kotli	2014		General	Public

* Granted university status.

List of medical colleges

This section is an excerpt from List of medical schools in Azad Kashmir § List of medical colleges.[edit]

Public

Name of medical school[2]	Funding	Established	MBBS Enrollment	University	City	Province	WDOMS profile	ECFMG eligible graduates
Azad Jammu Kashmir Medical College	Public	2012	110	UHS	Muzaffarabad	AJK	F0002928	2022-current
Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical College	Public	2012	110	UHS Lahore	Mirpur	AJK	F0002929	2012–current
Poonch Medical College	Public	2013	110	UHS	Rawalakot	AJK	F0003102	2022-current
Total			330

Private

Name of medical school[3]	Funding	Established	Enrollment	University	City	Province	WDOMS profile	ECFMG eligibility
Mohiuddin Islamic Medical College	Private	2009	100	MIU	Mirpur	AJK	F0002582	2009–current

See also

• List of medical schools in Pakistan
  • List of medical schools in Islamabad
  • List of medical schools in Punjab, Pakistan
  • List of medical schools in Sindh
  • List of medical schools in Balochistan
  • List of medical schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • List of medical schools in Azad Kashmir
  • List of medical schools in Gilgit-Baltistan
• List of universities in Pakistan
  • List of universities in Islamabad
  • List of universities in Punjab, Pakistan
  • List of universities in Sindh
  • List of universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • List of universities in Balochistan
  • List of universities in Gilgit-Baltistan