Aga Khan University | Company Profile - Revenue, Headcount, Tech Stack, Contacts

Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, non-profit research university established in 1983 in Karachi, Pakistan. As the first private university in the country, it is part of the Aga Khan Development Network and operates in six countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Afghanistan, and the United Kingdom. AKU is recognized for its leadership in higher education and research, particularly in health sciences, and is one of the largest private healthcare providers in Pakistan and East Africa.

The university offers a range of programs, primarily in medical education, nursing, and midwifery, having graduated nearly 8,000 physicians and educated around 7,800 nursing leaders. AKU operates a network of seven hospitals and 340 outreach health centers, serving over two million patients annually. In addition to health sciences, AKU provides programs in teacher education, journalism, early childhood development, and public policy, with plans for an undergraduate liberal arts program. Through its commitment to quality education and healthcare, AKU plays a vital role in improving health and education outcomes in developing countries.