Tabesh University was established in accordance with the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Higher Education to support the development of the private higher education sector in Afghanistan. It was officially registered with the Ministry on 12 December 2009 under Registration No. 21. The University began its academic activities in Lab-e-Jar, Kabul, with four faculties: Economics, Law and Political Science, Sharia (Islamic Studies), and Journalism.
In 2012, Tabesh University established its first branch campus in Maidan Wardak Province, offering programs in Economics and Law and Political Science. On 26 February 2017, following a positive evaluation by the Ministry of Higher Education, the institution was upgraded from an institute to a university and granted official university status under License No. 24. In late 2023, its ownership and operational scope were transferred, and the University relocated to Jalalabad City, Nangarhar Province.
Today, Tabesh University serves students in Afghanistan’s Eastern Zone through four faculties: Economics, Computer Science, Sharia (Islamic Studies), and Law and Political Science. The University is committed to providing quality higher education, promoting research, and strengthening academic standards. According to the most recent evaluation by the Directorate of Academic Supervision and Evaluation, the University is rated as being in very good condition.
Under dedicated and professional leadership, supported by qualified academic and administrative staff, Tabesh University successfully completed the first phase of Quality Assurance and Accreditation on 3 July 2017, achieving a score of 58.35%. In the second phase, the University achieved **79.55 points** and is now a candidate for the **third phase and full academic accreditation**. The University remains committed to continuous quality improvement and meeting the required accreditation standards.
Tabesh University provides a comprehensive learning environment supported by standard classrooms, physical and digital libraries, a legal clinic, a health clinic, a psychological counseling center, a business innovation center, a professional development center, research and computer laboratories, specialized hardware and software laboratories, and a standard conference hall. The University also collaborates with reputable national and international institutions through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen practical learning, research, and student development.