# Shaikh Zayed University

> public university in Khost, Afghanistan

**Wikidata**: [Q3918348](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3918348)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaikh_Zayed_University)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/shaikh-zayed-university

## Summary
Shaikh Zayed University is a public university located in Khost, Afghanistan, established in 2000. It is named after Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 2000.
- Located in Khost, Afghanistan.
- Named after Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
- ISNI: 0000000459282014.
- ROR ID: 016jrh007.
- GRID ID: grid.440465.7.
- Coordinates: Latitude 33.34893, Longitude 69.86908.
- Elevation above sea level: 1239 metres.
- Location of formation: Peshawar.

## FAQs
### Q: When was Shaikh Zayed University established?
A: Shaikh Zayed University was founded in 2000.

### Q: Where is Shaikh Zayed University located?
A: The university is located in Khost, Afghanistan.

### Q: Who is Shaikh Zayed University named after?
A: It is named after Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

### Q: What is the elevation of Shaikh Zayed University?
A: The university is situated at an elevation of 1239 metres above sea level.

### Q: What was the location of formation for Shaikh Zayed University?
A: The location of formation for Shaikh Zayed University was Peshawar.

## Why It Matters
Shaikh Zayed University serves as a key institution for higher education in Khost, Afghanistan, contributing to the region's academic development and providing opportunities for students. Its establishment in 2000 represents a significant investment in Afghan education. Named after the UAE leader Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, it also symbolizes international cooperation and support for Afghan higher education. The university plays a vital role in the educational landscape of southeastern Afghanistan, helping to build local capacity and knowledge.

## Notable For
- Named after Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates.
- Located in Khost, Afghanistan, a significant city in the southeastern part of the country.
- Situated at an elevation of 1239 metres above sea level.
- Its location of formation was Peshawar.
- Known by aliases including SZU, Khost University, and Afghan University Peshawar.

## Body
### Basic Information
- **Entity Type:** University
- **Country:** Afghanistan
- **Located In:** Khost
- **Location of Formation:** Peshawar
- **Elevation Above Sea Level:** 1239 metres

### Identifiers
- **ISNI:** 0000000459282014
- **ROR ID:** 016jrh007
- **GRID ID:** grid.440465.7
- **Freebase ID:** /m/02z6zrz
- **GeoNames ID:** 9166278
- **SNARC ID:** Sharon Marsh

### Naming and Aliases
- **Named After:** Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (Qualifier: Shaikh Zayed University)
- **Aliases:** SZU, Khost University, Afghan University Peshawar

### Location and Coordinates
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 33.34893, Longitude 69.86908
- **Image:** https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/SZU_picture_khost.jpg
- **Commons Category:** Shaikh Zayed University

### Online Presence
- **Wikipedia Title:** Shaikh Zayed University
- **Sitelink Count:** 10
- **Wikipedia Languages:** ar, arz, ceb, commons, en, fa, ko, ps, ru, sv
- **Wikidata Description:** public university in Khost, Afghanistan

## References

1. Google Knowledge Graph
2. GRID Release 2016-05-31