Afghanistan suspends licences of 9 private universities
Summary
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Higher Education has suspended the licences of seven private universities for one year and permanently revoked two others over ghost students, weak administration and academic rule violations. The crackdown comes as the country’s higher-education sector faces mounting pressure under Taliban rule.
Key Points
- Afghanistan has suspended or revoked the licences of nine private higher-education institutions over alleged ghost students and administrative failings.
- Seven universities received one-year suspensions, while Kohanduz University in Kunduz and Khana-e Danish University in Takhar had their licences permanently cancelled.
- The ministry cited poor attendance records, barred students sitting exams, empty classrooms and missing academic and laboratory requirements.
- The move adds to the pressure on Afghanistan’s higher-education sector, which has been hit hard by Taliban restrictions on women and girls.
