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,{{Cite web |title=Higher Education Department Govt. of Azad Jammu & Kashmir |url=https://hed.ajk.gov.pk/funds}} 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

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!University

!Location

!Established

!Campuses

!Specialization

!Type

Mirpur University of Science and Technology

|Mirpur

|2008

|Bhimber

|General

|Public

University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

|Muzaffarabad

|1980

|Neelam, Jhelum Valley

|General

|Public

University of Poonch

|Rawalakot

|2014

|Sudhanoti, Haveli

|General

|Public

Al-Khair University

|Mirpur

|1994

|

|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

List of medical colleges

= Public =

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!Name of medical school{{cite web |title=Public Medical Colleges |url=https://pmc.gov.pk/Colleges/PublicMedicalColleges |access-date=9 May 2021 |publisher=Pakistani Medical Commission}}

!Funding

!Established

!MBBS

Enrollment

!University

!City

!Province

!WDOMS profile

!ECFMG eligible graduates

Azad Jammu Kashmir Medical College

|Public

|2012

|110

|UHS

|Muzaffarabad

|AJK

|[https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0005293 F0002928]

|2022-current

Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical College

|Public

|2012

|110

|UHS Lahore

|Mirpur

|AJK

|[https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0002929 F0002929]

|2012–current

Poonch Medical College

|Public

|2013

|110

|UHS

|Rawalakot

|AJK

|[https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0003102 F0003102]

|2022-current

colspan="3" |Total

|330

| colspan="5" |

= Private =

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!Name of medical school{{cite web |date=2020 |title=Private Medical Colleges |url=https://pmc.gov.pk/Colleges/PrivateMedicalColleges |access-date=9 May 2021 |publisher=Pakistan Medical Commission}}

!Funding

!Established

!Enrollment

!University

!City

!Province

!WDOMS profile

!ECFMG eligibility

Mohiuddin Islamic Medical College

|Private

|2009

|100