CSRDA Discussion Paper Series

No. 108 State of the Afghanistan Universities’ Curriculum
Mohammad Ajmal Khuram, Mohammad Hamed Patmal
Mohammad Ajmal KhuramHiroshima University
Mohammad Hamed PatmalKabul University
UniversityCurriculumAfghanistanTeachingInnovative technology
Goal 4: Quality Education
State of the Afghanistan Universities’ Curriculum

Afghanistan’s university education system is dysfunctional, with a literacy rate of 43%. Therefore, this study examined theAfghan university curriculum in an attempt to identify ways to improve the system. University curriculum reform has taken several forms. Usinga randomized sampling method, this study surveyed 175 academics from public institutions in Afghanistan (100 men and 75 women). Theconclusions of this study are as follows: First, the university curriculum is outdated and does not meet international standards. Despite beingenthusiastic about their careers, most academics reported that their workplaces were unsupportive. The academics further mentioned thatmost schools lacked appropriate teaching materials and that the curriculum did not adequately embrace new technology. Teachers alsoclaimed that they were not involved in the development of university curricula, which made it difficult for them to apply and adhere to thecurricula’s criteria. The government and the Ministry of Education must invest fully in the university curriculum by providing modern facilities toaddress these problems. Moreover, they should promote the use of innovative technology. These ideas can help improve the currentuniversity curriculum to meet global standards.