Frequently Asked Questions About Roshan Afghanistan University
General Information
1. What is the official name of the University?
The official name is Roshan Afghanistan University, abbreviated as RAU. The University was formerly known as Roshan Afghanistan Online University or RAO University.
2. What is Roshan Afghanistan University?
Roshan Afghanistan University is an independent, non-profit and tuition-free university that provides online higher education, research opportunities, professional development and academic services to Afghan learners.
3. Is Roshan Afghanistan University legally registered?
Yes. Roshan Afghanistan University is legally registered in France and conducts its educational, research and international activities within its established institutional framework.
4. When was RAU established?
RAU began its educational activities in response to the severe restrictions imposed on access to higher education in Afghanistan, particularly the exclusion of women from universities.
5. Why was RAU established?
The University was established to ensure that political, social, financial and geographical barriers do not permanently separate Afghan learners from education, knowledge and academic life.
6. Is RAU an online university?
Yes. RAU is a fully online university with its own digital learning structure, academic departments, curricula, examinations, student services and learning-management system.
7. Is RAU Afghanistan’s first fully online university?
RAU was established as Afghanistan’s first free and fully online university organised around a comprehensive academic structure designed specifically for Afghan learners.
8. What distinguishes RAU from an online-course provider?
RAU is not a collection of unrelated online courses. It has faculties, departments, curricula, academic regulations, assessments, student records, quality-assurance procedures and institutional governance.
9. What is RAU’s motto?
The University’s motto is “Free Education for All.”
10. What is RAU’s principal objective?
RAU seeks to transfer knowledge, develop professional skills, support scientific progress and preserve access to higher education for Afghan learners, particularly women.
Vision Mission and Values
11. What is RAU’s vision?
RAU aspires to become a leading, inclusive and internationally connected online university serving Afghanistan and other communities affected by educational exclusion.
12. What is RAU’s mission?
Its mission is to provide quality higher education, promote research, develop specialised professionals and connect Afghan students and academics with the international academic community.
13. What values guide RAU?
RAU is guided by academic integrity, human dignity, equality, quality, innovation, social responsibility, cultural respect, inclusion and freedom of scientific inquiry.
14. Is RAU politically affiliated?
No. RAU is an independent and non-political university. Its academic and institutional decisions are guided by educational priorities and University regulations.
15. Does RAU oppose discrimination?
Yes. RAU rejects discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, language, religion, disability, social background or political opinion.
16. Does RAU respect Afghan culture?
Yes. RAU respects Afghanistan’s national, cultural and social values while promoting education, human dignity, scientific thinking and equal opportunity.
17. Does RAU support academic freedom?
Yes. RAU supports responsible academic freedom, critical inquiry, evidence-based discussion and independent scientific thinking.
18. Is women’s education central to RAU’s mission?
Yes. Supporting women who have been excluded from formal higher education is one of RAU’s principal humanitarian and academic commitments.
19. Does RAU serve only women?
RAU’s central priority is women’s higher education. Eligibility for each programme is specified in the relevant admission announcement.
20. Is RAU a temporary educational project?
No. RAU is developing as a sustainable university with long-term educational, research, digital and international objectives.
Tuition and Free Education
21. Is education at RAU completely free?
Yes. Education at Roshan Afghanistan University is completely free from the beginning of admission through the completion of the programme.
22. Does RAU charge tuition fees?
No. RAU does not charge tuition fees for its educational programmes.
23. Is undergraduate education free?
Yes. RAU’s bachelor’s programmes are provided entirely free of tuition charges.
24. Are master’s programmes free?
Yes. Master’s programmes offered by RAU are also provided free of tuition charges.
25. Is there an application fee?
No. Applying to RAU is free.
26. Is there a registration fee?
No. RAU does not charge an admission or registration fee.
27. Are there examination fees?
No. RAU does not charge students for its internal examinations and academic assessments.
28. Are learning materials free?
Yes. Available learning materials are provided to students electronically without charge.
29. Are PDF books and resources provided?
Yes. Lecturers and faculties provide authorised learning materials, readings, presentations and PDF resources in electronic form whenever available.
30. Does RAU charge for academic counselling?
No. Academic guidance and regular student-support services provided by RAU are free.
31. Does RAU charge for access to its LMS?
No. Access to RAU’s learning-management system is free for registered students.
32. Does RAU request payment for admission?
No. No person is authorised to request payment in exchange for admission to RAU.
33. Can anyone guarantee admission in exchange for money?
No. Admission cannot be purchased or guaranteed through payments, personal relationships or unofficial intermediaries.
34. Why is RAU able to provide free education?
RAU is supported by the voluntary academic service of Afghan and international professors who believe in its educational and humanitarian mission.
35. Will free education reduce academic quality?
No. RAU’s free model does not reduce its academic expectations. Quality, academic integrity and responsible assessment remain central institutional priorities.
Academic Staff
36. Who teaches at RAU?
RAU courses are taught by qualified Afghan academics and international professors from different countries and academic backgrounds.
37. Are RAU professors volunteers?
Yes. RAU professors and academic colleagues serve voluntarily and on an honorary basis in support of the University’s mission.
38. Do RAU professors receive salaries?
No. Professors currently contribute their teaching and academic services voluntarily without receiving salaries from the University.
39. Why do professors volunteer at RAU?
They support the principle that Afghan students, especially women, should not lose access to education because of political or financial barriers.
40. Are there international professors at RAU?
Yes. International academics from different countries participate in teaching, academic advice, research, capacity-building and curriculum development.
41. Do international professors teach in international languages?
Yes. Depending on the programme, international professors may teach in English or other international languages.
42. How are professors selected?
Professors are selected according to their academic qualifications, expertise, teaching experience, professional conduct and ability to contribute to online education.
43. Does voluntary teaching mean that professors have fewer responsibilities?
No. Volunteer professors are expected to follow the curriculum, respect students, maintain academic quality and fulfil their agreed responsibilities.
44. Does RAU verify professors’ qualifications?
RAU reviews relevant academic qualifications, professional experience and expertise before assigning teaching or academic responsibilities.
45. Can Afghan academics living abroad teach at RAU?
Yes. RAU welcomes qualified Afghan academics living in different countries who wish to contribute voluntarily.
46. Can non-Afghan professors teach at RAU?
Yes. International professors may teach, advise or participate in research when their expertise is relevant to University programmes.
47. Does RAU provide faculty-development programmes?
Yes. RAU promotes training in online teaching, research methods, assessment, academic integrity, educational technology and responsible artificial intelligence.
48. Can professors participate in research?
Yes. Professors may participate in research projects, conferences, academic publications, policy studies and supervision of student research.
49. Do volunteer professors receive certificates?
RAU may issue official certificates of voluntary academic service to colleagues whose contributions are documented and verified.
50. Can someone volunteer without University approval?
No. All teaching and institutional cooperation must be formally reviewed and authorised by the responsible University department.
Admissions
51. How can I apply to RAU?
Applicants must follow the official admission announcement, complete the online application form and submit the required documents.
52. When are admissions opened?
Admissions are opened according to the University’s academic calendar, available capacity and decisions of the Academic Council.
53. Does RAU admit an unlimited number of students?
No. RAU admits only the number of students it can properly teach, assess and support without reducing educational quality.
54. How is annual admission capacity determined?
Admission capacity is reviewed annually according to teaching resources, faculty availability, programme requirements and quality-assurance findings.
55. Who approves admission capacity?
The final capacity is determined following review by the Quality Assurance Committee and approval by the Academic Council.
56. Why does RAU limit admissions?
RAU gives priority to quality over quantity. Limited admissions allow the University to provide meaningful academic support and maintain teaching standards.
57. What are the requirements for undergraduate admission?
Applicants generally need a secondary-school certificate or equivalent qualification and must meet the conditions specified by the relevant faculty.
58. What are the requirements for master’s admission?
Applicants must normally hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and fulfil the academic conditions announced for the programme.
59. Does submitting an application guarantee admission?
No. Applications are reviewed according to academic requirements, available capacity and the conditions of the relevant admission round.
60. Are admissions free?
Yes. The entire admission process is free.
61. Does RAU conduct entrance examinations?
Some programmes may require an entrance examination, document assessment or interview. The applicable procedure is announced in advance.
62. Are women given priority?
Yes. Because women in Afghanistan face severe educational restrictions, they are the principal priority of RAU’s admission policy.
63. Can Afghan students living abroad apply?
Yes. Eligible Afghan applicants living outside Afghanistan may apply according to the conditions of each programme.
64. Is there an age limit?
Age requirements depend on the programme. Academic eligibility and readiness are generally more important than age.
65. Can students transfer from another university?
Transfer applications may be considered after reviewing transcripts, course descriptions, completed credits and programme compatibility.
Faculties and Programmes
66. What academic fields does RAU offer?
RAU works in fields including Law and Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Computer Science, Languages, Literature, Education and Islamic Studies.
67. Are all programmes offered every year?
Programme availability depends on academic capacity, student demand, faculty resources and quality-assurance approval.
68. Does RAU offer bachelor’s programmes?
Yes. RAU offers structured undergraduate programmes in approved academic fields.
69. Does RAU offer master’s programmes?
Yes. RAU develops and offers master’s programmes in fields where the required academic capacity, curriculum and faculty are available.
70. Are bachelor’s and master’s programmes free?
Yes. RAU does not charge tuition fees for its bachelor’s or master’s programmes.
71. Does RAU offer short courses?
Yes. RAU offers short-term and medium-term programmes in academic, professional and personal-development fields.
72. Does RAU offer language courses?
Yes. RAU may offer courses in English, Dari, Pashto and other languages according to available academic capacity.
73. Does RAU offer computer-science programmes?
Yes. Computer Science, digital skills and responsible artificial intelligence are important areas of RAU’s academic development.
74. Does RAU offer psychology programmes?
Yes. Psychology and related educational and community-support subjects form part of RAU’s academic activities.
75. Does RAU offer Law and Political Science?
Yes. Law and Political Science are among RAU’s principal academic fields.
76. Does RAU offer Economics and Management?
Yes. RAU provides educational activities in economics, management, entrepreneurship and related fields.
77. Does RAU develop new programmes?
Yes. RAU regularly reviews social needs, academic developments and professional demands when designing new programmes.
78. Are modern programmes available at RAU?
Yes. RAU has developed selected modern and emerging programmes that were not previously widely available in this form within Afghanistan.
79. How are new programmes developed?
New programmes may be designed with input from international universities and academic experts and then adapted to Afghanistan’s needs and social context.
80. Does RAU offer interdisciplinary programmes?
Yes. RAU supports programmes that connect technology, education, social sciences, human rights, peace and other relevant fields.
Curriculum
81. Which curriculum does RAU use?
RAU’s principal undergraduate curricula are based on the academic curricula in use in Afghanistan before 2021.
82. Why does RAU use the pre-2021 curriculum?
These curricula were developed for Afghanistan’s higher-education system with international academic support and reflected national academic requirements and social needs.
83. Does RAU use the curriculum without revision?
No. Curricula are reviewed and updated according to current academic knowledge, community needs, technological developments and the realities of online education.
84. Does RAU consider Afghanistan’s cultural context?
Yes. Curricula and teaching approaches are adapted with respect for Afghanistan’s cultural, social and national context.
85. Does RAU consider international academic needs?
Yes. Programmes are reviewed against relevant global developments and professional requirements.
86. How are modern programmes developed?
Modern programmes are developed with academic experts and, where applicable, international university partners and then contextualised for Afghan learners.
87. Who approves the curriculum?
Curricula are reviewed by academic departments, relevant committees and the Academic Council.
88. Can a curriculum be changed during a programme?
Necessary revisions may be introduced through formal academic procedures while protecting students’ progression and completed work.
89. Are learning outcomes defined?
Yes. Courses should specify expected knowledge, skills, assessment methods and academic requirements.
90. Do students receive course outlines?
Students should receive essential information about course objectives, content, assessment and learning resources.
Learning Management System
91. Does RAU have its own learning-management system?
Yes. RAU has developed and operates its own Learning Management System, commonly referred to as the LMS.
92. What is the purpose of the RAU LMS?
The LMS supports course delivery, student access, learning materials, assignments, academic communication, assessment and educational management.
93. Is LMS access free?
Yes. Registered RAU students receive access without charge.
94. Can students access the LMS from a mobile phone?
Many LMS functions can be accessed through smartphones, although some assignments may be easier to complete on a computer.
95. Are learning resources available through the LMS?
Yes. Faculties and lecturers may upload PDF materials, presentations, course notes, assignments and other authorised resources.
96. Are assignments submitted through the LMS?
Where enabled, students may submit assignments and receive academic instructions through the LMS.
97. Are examinations managed through the LMS?
Online examinations and assessments may be organised through the LMS or another officially approved University platform.
98. Does the LMS keep academic records?
The LMS supports academic administration and course records, while official student records are maintained through the University’s authorised systems.
99. What should I do if I cannot access the LMS?
Students should contact the designated technical or academic support team and provide their student information and a description of the problem.
100. May students share LMS accounts?
No. Each account is personal. Account sharing violates security and academic-integrity requirements.
Teaching and Learning
101. How are classes delivered?
Classes may be delivered live, asynchronously or through a blended online format using the LMS and approved communication platforms.
102. Are classes scheduled?
Yes. Each faculty provides a teaching schedule appropriate to the programme and time zones of students and professors.
103. Are lectures recorded?
Lectures may be recorded where appropriate and permitted. Availability depends on the course, privacy requirements and technical conditions.
104. What happens if a student misses a class?
The student should review available materials and communicate with the lecturer or faculty regarding missed academic requirements.
105. Are students expected to attend regularly?
Yes. Regular attendance, participation and completion of academic work are essential to successful study.
106. Are learning materials sent electronically?
Yes. Learning materials are provided in soft-copy formats, including authorised PDFs, presentations, readings and digital course resources.
107. Are printed books required?
Most materials are delivered electronically. A faculty may recommend additional books where academically necessary.
108. Can students study with limited internet access?
RAU seeks to use flexible, low-bandwidth and downloadable resources where possible.
109. What equipment is required?
Students generally need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer with internet access. Technical requirements may vary by programme.
110. Can students communicate directly with professors?
Yes. Students may communicate through the LMS, official email or another authorised academic channel.
Assessment and Examinations
111. How are students assessed?
Assessment may include assignments, quizzes, examinations, projects, presentations, research work, attendance and class participation.
112. Are examinations online?
Yes. RAU examinations are generally conducted online through approved systems and according to announced schedules.
113. How are final grades calculated?
The calculation depends on the course structure and may include continuous assessment, midterm work, final examinations and practical assignments.
114. Can students appeal a grade?
Yes. Students may request a formal review within the period and procedure established by the faculty.
115. What happens if a student misses an examination?
The student must promptly explain the circumstances. Any replacement examination is governed by faculty regulations.
116. Does RAU prevent examination fraud?
Yes. RAU uses identity verification, supervised assessment, academic records and other appropriate methods to protect examination integrity.
117. Is plagiarism permitted?
No. Plagiarism, cheating, impersonation and falsification are serious violations of academic integrity.
118. May students use artificial intelligence?
Responsible use may be permitted according to the lecturer’s instructions. Students remain accountable for the accuracy and originality of their work.
119. Are examination results confidential?
Yes. Academic results are treated as confidential student information.
120. Is academic performance required for graduation?
Yes. Students must successfully complete all required subjects, assessments and graduation conditions.
Quality Assurance
121. Is quality important to RAU?
Yes. RAU places quality above quantity in admissions, teaching, assessment and academic development.
122. Why does RAU limit the number of students?
The University admits only the number of students it can teach, assess and support responsibly without lowering academic quality.
123. How often is admission capacity reviewed?
Capacity is reviewed annually before each major admission cycle.
124. Who reviews teaching capacity?
The relevant academic departments, the Quality Assurance Committee and the Academic Council review available capacity.
125. How are programmes evaluated?
Programmes are evaluated through curriculum review, teaching monitoring, student feedback, assessment results and academic reporting.
126. Are professors evaluated?
Yes. Teaching quality, preparation, attendance, academic conduct, student engagement and curriculum implementation may be reviewed.
127. Does RAU collect student feedback?
Yes. Student feedback supports programme improvement and institutional decision-making.
128. Can curricula be revised after evaluation?
Yes. Curricula may be updated when academic evaluation identifies a need for improvement.
129. Does free education mean lower standards?
No. RAU applies academic requirements regardless of its tuition-free model.
130. What is RAU’s approach to growth?
RAU expands only when it has the academic, technical and administrative capacity to preserve teaching quality.
Degrees and Academic Credentials
131. Does RAU issue academic degrees?
Yes. RAU issues its institutional academic degrees to students who successfully complete all programme and graduation requirements.
132. Does RAU issue bachelor’s degrees?
Yes. Eligible graduates of approved undergraduate programmes receive an RAU bachelor’s degree and academic transcript.
133. Does RAU issue master’s degrees?
Yes. Eligible graduates of approved master’s programmes receive the relevant academic credential and transcript.
134. What is included in a graduate’s academic record?
The record may include completed courses, grades, credits or study units, programme information and graduation status.
135. Does RAU issue official transcripts?
Yes. Official academic transcripts are issued to eligible students and graduates.
136. Does RAU issue digital credentials?
Yes. RAU may issue secure digital versions of degrees, certificates and transcripts.
137. Can an RAU degree be verified?
Yes. RAU operates a credential-verification system for confirming the authenticity of academic documents issued by the University.
138. How does the verification system work?
Each eligible academic credential is assigned a unique verification code that can be checked through the University’s credential-verification system.
139. Why does RAU use unique verification codes?
The system protects graduates, universities and employers by helping prevent forgery, alteration and unauthorised duplication of RAU credentials.
140. Can employers verify an RAU credential?
Yes. Employers and educational institutions may verify the authenticity of an issued credential through the designated verification process.
141. Can someone create a fake RAU degree?
Any document not recorded in RAU’s official system or not matched by its verification code will not be confirmed as authentic.
142. Are certificates and degrees the same?
No. A degree confirms completion of an academic programme, while a course certificate confirms completion or participation in a shorter educational activity.
143. Does registration alone qualify a student for a degree?
No. Students must complete the curriculum, assessments, examinations and other graduation requirements.
144. Does RAU maintain graduate records?
Yes. RAU maintains academic records necessary for credential issuance and future verification.
145. Can a lost degree be replaced?
A replacement may be issued after identity verification, record review and completion of the applicable administrative process.
Recognition and Academic Progression
146. Can RAU graduates apply to other universities?
Yes. RAU graduates may apply for further study according to the admission requirements of the receiving university.
147. Does RAU provide supporting academic documents?
Yes. RAU can provide transcripts, course information and credential verification to support academic applications.
148. Can RAU credits be evaluated by another university?
Yes. A receiving university may evaluate completed courses, learning outcomes, credits and academic records according to its policies.
149. Does RAU assist graduates with further study?
RAU seeks to provide guidance, documentation and partnership pathways that support qualified graduates seeking further education.
150. Are RAU credentials protected against forgery?
Yes. The unique verification code and institutional verification system are designed to protect the authenticity of issued credentials.
151. Is RAU legally registered in France?
Yes. RAU is legally registered in France and conducts its institutional activities through this legal framework.
152. Does RAU cooperate with international universities?
Yes. RAU cooperates with international universities and academic organisations in education, research, curriculum development and capacity-building.
153. Can cooperation improve opportunities for graduates?
Yes. Programme-specific partnerships may create academic progression, joint education, credit evaluation and credential opportunities.
154. Does RAU work to strengthen the international use of its credentials?
Yes. RAU strengthens curriculum documentation, verification, quality assurance and institutional partnerships to support fair evaluation of its graduates.
155. What is RAU’s main purpose in issuing degrees?
The degree documents verified learning and academic achievement. RAU’s larger purpose remains the transfer of knowledge and development of useful professional skills.
Joint and Dual Degrees
156. Does RAU have academic agreements with international universities?
Yes. RAU has entered into academic cooperation arrangements in selected fields with international institutions.
157. Can graduates receive a joint credential?
For programmes covered by a specific approved agreement, eligible graduates may receive a jointly issued or partnership-based credential.
158. Can graduates receive a dual degree?
Selected programmes may provide a dual-degree pathway where this is expressly authorised by the relevant institutional agreement.
159. Do all RAU programmes provide joint or dual degrees?
No. Joint or dual credentials apply only to programmes specifically covered by an approved agreement.
160. How can students know whether a programme has a joint-degree arrangement?
The University will explain the applicable credential arrangement in the official programme information.
161. Does a general MoU automatically create a dual degree?
No. A dual or joint award must be expressly authorised for a particular programme and eligible group of students.
162. Are additional academic requirements possible?
Yes. A partner institution may require specified courses, assessments, quality reviews or other academic conditions.
163. Are joint programmes free for RAU students?
RAU does not charge students for its educational services. Any programme-specific arrangement will be communicated officially and transparently.
164. Who determines eligibility for a joint credential?
Eligibility is determined according to the approved agreement and the academic requirements of the participating institutions.
165. Can RAU advertise a partner’s degree without approval?
No. Any joint or dual credential must be based on formal written authorisation and an approved academic arrangement.
Student Support
166. Does RAU provide academic counselling?
Yes. Academic counselling and programme guidance are provided free of charge.
167. Does RAU provide psychological support?
RAU may provide psychological-support programmes, awareness activities and referrals through qualified professionals and partners.
168. Does RAU offer career guidance?
Yes. RAU may provide training in professional skills, employment preparation, entrepreneurship and career development.
169. Does RAU support student research?
Yes. Students may participate in research training, academic writing, conferences and approved research projects.
170. Does RAU provide legal-awareness programmes?
Yes. RAU may organise legal-awareness sessions, human-rights education and related academic programmes.
171. Does RAU support students with technical problems?
Yes. Students may receive guidance regarding LMS access, online classes and authorised learning platforms.
172. Can students form academic groups?
Yes. Students may establish approved scientific, cultural and research groups consistent with University policies.
173. Does RAU provide leadership training?
Yes. Leadership, communication, personal development and social responsibility are important areas of student development.
174. Does RAU support students with disabilities?
RAU seeks to provide reasonable and practicable accommodations within its available digital and academic resources.
175. Are student-support services free?
Yes. RAU’s regular student-support services are provided without charge.
International and Multilingual Education
176. Does RAU have professors from different countries?
Yes. Academics from different countries contribute voluntarily to RAU’s teaching, research and institutional development.
177. In which languages are courses taught?
Courses may be taught in Dari, Pashto, English or another language specified by the relevant programme.
178. Are there English-medium courses?
Yes. International professors and qualified Afghan academics may teach selected courses in English.
179. Does multilingual education benefit students?
Yes. It improves access to international scholarship, professional communication and global academic opportunities.
180. Are students required to know English?
Language requirements depend on the programme. Some programmes are delivered primarily in Dari or Pashto, while others may require English.
181. Does RAU provide language training?
Yes. The University may offer English and other language-development courses to strengthen students’ academic abilities.
182. Can international academics propose courses?
Yes. Proposals may be reviewed according to academic relevance, curriculum needs and available capacity.
183. Does RAU promote international academic exchange?
Yes. RAU promotes knowledge exchange, guest lectures, collaborative research and institutional partnerships.
184. Are international professors paid?
No. International professors currently contribute on an honorary and voluntary basis in support of RAU’s mission.
185. Why is international academic participation important?
It brings diverse knowledge, current scholarship, new teaching methods and global perspectives into Afghan higher education.
Fraud Prevention and Official Communications
186. Have individuals ever misused RAU’s name?
There have been attempts by unauthorised individuals to misuse the University’s name or identity for misleading purposes.
187. Does RAU charge students through private individuals?
No. RAU does not authorise private individuals to collect tuition, admission or examination fees from students.
188. What should I do if someone asks for money in RAU’s name?
Do not pay. Preserve the message and report the person through RAU’s official communication channels.
189. How can I recognise a fraudulent offer?
Be cautious of requests for money, guaranteed admission, instant degrees, unofficial scholarships or communication from unverified accounts.
190. Are all RAU services free?
Yes. RAU’s admission, teaching, assessments, learning resources and regular student services are provided free of charge.
191. Can someone sell an RAU degree?
No. RAU degrees are issued only after verified completion of academic requirements.
192. How can I verify a credential?
Use the unique verification code through RAU’s official credential-verification system or contact the University through its official email.
193. How can I verify an announcement?
Check RAU’s official website, email and recognised social media pages.
194. What is RAU’s official website?
The official website is www.Afghanistan-uni.org.
195. What is RAU’s official email?
The University’s general official email is info@Afghanistan-uni.org.
Research Innovation and Social Impact
196. Does RAU conduct research?
Yes. Research is an important part of RAU’s academic mission.
197. What research areas are important to RAU?
Priority areas include education, women’s rights, peace, migration, social development, technology, artificial intelligence and Afghan society.
198. Can students participate in research?
Yes. Qualified students may participate in approved research projects, academic workshops and scholarly publications.
199. Does RAU support responsible artificial intelligence?
Yes. RAU promotes AI literacy, ethical use, academic integrity, privacy and responsible digital innovation.
200. What makes RAU a leading educational institution?
RAU combines free higher education, international volunteer professors, an independent LMS, quality assurance, verifiable credentials, culturally relevant curricula and a strong commitment to Afghan learners.
201. Does RAU prioritise quantity or quality?
RAU prioritises quality over quantity. Growth and student admissions are carefully managed to protect academic standards.
202. What is RAU’s greatest contribution?
RAU has helped keep higher education accessible when conventional pathways were closed, while transferring knowledge and professional skills into Afghanistan.
203. Is RAU only focused on issuing degrees?
No. Degrees are one part of the University’s work. Its primary purpose is meaningful learning, skill development, research and intellectual empowerment.
204. Does RAU prepare students for contemporary challenges?
Yes. Its programmes address digital transformation, artificial intelligence, social change, professional skills and global academic developments.
205. Why should students choose RAU?
Students choose RAU for free education, academic quality, international professors, flexible online learning, secure credential verification and a mission centred on knowledge and opportunity.
Final Questions
206. Does RAU guarantee graduation?
RAU provides education and support, but students must fulfil all academic requirements to graduate.
207. Does RAU guarantee employment?
No university can guarantee employment. RAU develops knowledge and skills that can strengthen graduates’ professional opportunities.
208. Does RAU guarantee admission to another university?
Admission decisions are made by the receiving university. RAU supports graduates through academic records, verification and partnership pathways.
209. Does RAU provide visas?
No. Visa decisions are made by governments. RAU may confirm academic status or issue official academic documents where appropriate.
210. Can students study from any country?
Yes, subject to programme eligibility, technical access and applicable legal requirements.
211. Are courses culturally appropriate for Afghan students?
Yes. RAU adapts its curricula and teaching approaches to Afghanistan’s educational needs and cultural context.
212. Is student privacy protected?
Yes. Student information and academic records are treated as confidential and used only for legitimate institutional purposes.
213. Does RAU publish student photographs without permission?
Student information and images should be published only with appropriate consent and consideration of security.
214. Can families trust RAU’s educational environment?
RAU seeks to maintain a professional, respectful, culturally informed and academically responsible environment for students.
215. What should students expect from RAU?
Students should expect free education, serious academic requirements, professional teaching, transparent assessment and institutional support.
216. What does RAU expect from students?
RAU expects regular participation, academic integrity, respect, responsibility and serious commitment to learning.
217. Can students contact the University with further questions?
Yes. Students and applicants may contact the University through its official website or email.
218. Can the information on this page change?
Yes. Programmes, schedules and procedures may be updated. The latest official announcement applies.
219. Where should applicants obtain reliable information?
Only from RAU’s official website, official email and recognised institutional communication channels.
220. What is RAU’s message to Afghan learners?
Educational exclusion should not end your academic future. Roshan Afghanistan University is committed to keeping the path to knowledge, skills and intellectual development open.
Roshan Afghanistan University
Free Education for All
Website: www.Afghanistan-uni.org
Email: info@Afghanistan-uni.org