prof. tariq kamal , rector khurasan institute of higher education jalalabad, afghanistan
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Development of the Higher Education System in Afghanistan for the Past 10 Years and the Current Challenges
Prof. Tariq Kamal, RectorKhurasan Institute of Higher EducationJalalabad, Afghanistan
Agenda
Introduction Higher Education in Afghanistan Current Government Initiatives Challenges and Expectations Euro-Asia Cooperation in Higher
Education Conclusion
Introduction Higher education is important for
the development of any nation.
The 21st century requires a highly skilled workforce, thus developing countries must focus on their higher education systems in order to compete successfully.
Afghanistan at this renovating stage needs a strong support from international community.
Higher Education in Afghanistan
Higher education started in Afghanistan in 1932 and continued progressing until 1992.Year Universities / Institutions
1932 Faculty of Physical Education1946 Kabul University1963 Nangarhar University1969 Polytechnical Univesity, Kabul1977 Ministry of Higher Education 1987 Balkh University, Mazar-e-sharif1990 Kandahar University
Taliban and Mujahidin Era
The higher education institutions which were already in a lamentable condition worsened under the Taliban
Only 7 out of the 14 universities were in operation
Main problems included shortage of competent professors and financial constraints
Development from 2001-2011
According to a survey in 2009, there were nineteen(19) public sector universities which accommodate 45,200 students.
Now there are 24 public universities, which accommodate almost 70,000 students.
There are 41 private institutions of higher education which accommodate almost 26,000 students.
The in-take of higher education institution are increasing each year .
Current Government: Educational Growth
2004 2005 2006 2007010,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,000
# of Higher Education En-rollments
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2007: 19% of total students enrolled were womenNote: Data not available for 2008-2010
Institutional Growth: 2001-2011
2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012010,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000
5,000 (7)
45,200 (19)
70,000 (24)
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Before 20017 Universities5,000 Students
In 2007:19 Universities 45,200 Students
Currently: 24 Universities70,000
Kabul University
Khost University
Hirat University
Kabul Enduction University
Kabul Medical University
Kabul Poly Technique University
Nangarhar University
Alberoni University
Kandahar University
Intitute of Higher Education Jowzjan
Parwan Higher Education Institute
Takhar University
Kunduz Higher Education Institute
Faryab Higher Education Institute
Bamyan University
Paktia University
Badakhshan Higher Education
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
Percent of Student Enrollment Per Public University
Current Government Initiatives
Current government has taken the following steps in development of higher education system. Establishing new public and private
universities across the entire country Higher educational institutes are
functioning in 18 provinces of Afghanistan
Improvement in infrastructure for educational institutes
Current Government Initiatives (cont.)
Strategic Development Plan (2005-2015) Improving the standard of education Reforming the system and institutional growth,
making institutions autonomous in financial and educational affairs.
Access to higher education by encouraging the private sector to establish institutions and setting up new public sector institutions.
Providing financial resources through different means and resources.
Enactment of new laws for the better administration of higher education system and for adapting it to the standard of the developed countries.
Introduction of credit system to some public universities and all private universities
Development of six laboratories in the engineering , agriculture, veterinary, science and some other departments of different universities with the cooperation of United States, Japan, France and German.
Revision and upgrading of curriculum
Current Government Initiatives (cont.)
1. Germany and USA (Kabul Uni.) 2. Japan, France and USA(Kabul Medical Uni.)3. Japan and USA(Kabul Education Uni.)4. Germany (Heart Uni.)5. Pakistan, Germany, USA (Balkh Uni.)6. Switzerland ( Bamyan Uni.)7. Germany (Khost Uni.)8. Germany (Parwan Uni)
Collaboration with universities of other countries
Focus of Teaching Department.1. Reassigning former faculty members
2. Raising the salaries of the faculty members
3. Providing scholarship for faculty members
Current Government Initiatives (cont.)
Management Information System
Current Government Initiatives (cont.)
Challenges and Expectations
Challenges and Expectations
Professional Aspects: Standard of education
▪ Syllabus and textbooks▪ Shortage of competent teachers
Weak infrastructure Insufficient resources for education and
their utilization
Euro-Asia Cooperation in Higher Education
Silk Road can support Afghanistan in the following aspects. Development of long term education
policies Curriculum updating according to
international standards Resources (electronic library access,
books, audio and video material) Establishing teacher resource centers
Student career counseling Credit transfer program Scholarships Affiliation and accreditation Investment in higher education
Euro-Asia Cooperation in Higher Education
Internship programs for fresh graduates in Afghanistan
Promotion of private sector universities—specifically eastern Afghanistan
Improvement in teaching methodologies through training
Euro-Asia Cooperation in Higher Education
Questions?
Ahmad Tariq Kamal, Rectorwww.khurasan.edu.af
Email: atkamal@khurasan.org
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