About Us
Afghanistan Open University (AOU) is a comprehensive and forward-looking educational institution dedicated to offering accessible, high-quality academic opportunities for Afghans at every stage of their educational journey.
We serve as a complete learning complex, providing secondary education, diploma programs, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and short-term training programs designed to empower students with knowledge, skills, and pathways for a better future.
Our Vision
To become a beacon of hope for Afghan learners by establishing Afghanistan’s leading public-driven, tuition-free, AI-powered university globally recognized for excellence in education, innovation, and equity.
Our Mission
To democratize access to quality higher education by offering tuition-free, AI-powered academic programs in technology, medicine, business, and the humanities ensuring accessibility for every Afghan, regardless of geography, gender, or background.
Our Core Values
- Free & Fair Access
- Student-Centered Learning
- Innovation & AI-Driven Education
- Academic Excellence
- Ethics & Responsibility
- Community-Led Responsibility
Our Team
Dr. Hamidullah Afghan
Founder
Mr. Naim Atarud
Co-Founder
Mr. Noor Quraishi
Co-Founder & Senior Advisor
Ms. Nasiba Akram Haidari
Co-Founder
Dr. Freba Olumee
Co-Founder
Ms. Bahija Sadat
CEO & Co-Founder
Ms. Sadia Qayumi
Co-Founder
Ms. Soma Fahim
Co-Founder
Mr. Wazirgul Anis
Co-Founder
Mr. Barakatullah Danish
Co-Founder
Mr. Attiqullah Qauomi
Co-Founder
Ms. Ruqaiya Ishaq
Co-Founder
Ms. Sara Mahmoodi
Co-Founder
Ms. Sara Nazim
Co-Founder
Dr. Ahmadullah Wahabzadah
Dean, Faculty of Medicine
Mr. Hasib Sahib Zada
Co-Founder & IT Head
Founder & Chairman
Dr. Hamidullah Afghan
Co-Founders
Mr. Noor Quraishi (Senior Advisor)
Dr. Freba Olumee
Mr. Naim Atarud
Ms. Nasiba Akram Haidari
Mr. Hasib Sahib Zada
Executive Leadership Board (Management Board)
Ms. Sadia Qayumi
Ms. Bahija Sadat
Mr. Abedullah Ibrahimi
Mr. Barakatullah Daanesh
Ms. Soma Fahim
Ms. Sara Mahmoodi
Ms. Malika Safdari
Academic Board - Faculty Deans
Ms. Zohra Zekeria
Dr. Ahmadullah Wahabzadah
Ms. Ruqaiya Ishaq
Mr. Naim Atarud
Advisory Board
Mr. Attiqullah Qauomi
Mr. Wazirgul Anis