Quality lies at the heart of academic excellence and institutional credibility. At Kardan University, the Quality Assurance (QA) Department plays a vital role in ensuring the continuous improvement and sustainability of our educational standards. Quality is not a one-time achievement, but a dynamic and ongoing process that involves active collaboration among all stakeholders — students, faculty, staff, and external partners. Through systematic monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making, the department supports academic and administrative units in aligning their practices with national and international benchmarks.
Guided by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and informed by global best practices, our QA efforts are rooted in research, data, and stakeholder feedback. We emphasize the importance of linking educational inputs—such as curriculum design, teaching methods, and learning resources—to measurable student outcomes and institutional goals. As Kardan University continues to grow and innovate, the QA Department remains a cornerstone in shaping a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous enhancement across all areas of the institution.
Kardan University submits a comprehensive Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) each year to the Ministry of Higher Education, highlighting key activities, achievements, and progress across its academic programs. Alongside the AMR, the university also provides a Periodic Program Review (PPR), offering detailed insights into the performance, relevance, and development of its programs.
Kardan University has consistently upheld its national accreditation status awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education, positioning itself among the leading universities in Afghanistan. In addition to its national recognition, the university also holds esteemed international accreditations from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), reflecting its commitment to global standards of academic excellence.
Kardan University was awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Ministry of Higher Education On May 21, 2025, for the excellent design of its Strategic Plan. Additionally, on February 19, 2025, the Directorate of Monitoring and Evaluation of the Ministry recognized Kardan University as the best performer during their assessment, awarding a second certificate of appreciation.
Objectives
The general objective of the QEA is to promote the culture of quality assurance within the university and institutionalize the same. The specific objectives are to:
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Institutionalise the quality assurance culture in accordance with the national quality assurance and accreditation guidelines and international practices;
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Ensure that the university’s quality assurance procedures are designed in light of the guidelines and requirements of the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAAD) and international bodies that Kardan University is a member of;
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Develop, maintain and enhance the quality of education and people’s perception in favour of the university through consistent quality assurance practices and performance;
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Build an image of the university with having the confidence of stakeholders ensuring transparency, accountability, and good practices in all aspects of management
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Prepare the university to meet the external quality assurance assessment and accreditation requirement
Functions
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Facilitate the mission and objectives of the university for enhancing the quality and relevance of teaching and learning and respond to global trends on quality education;
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Guide and assist the program offering entitles i.e. departments, faculties, and institutes of the university to define program objectives;
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Develop standards and benchmarks for various academics and administrative activities of the university;
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Organize workshops, seminars and appropriate training for capacity building and promoting QA culture at all levels of the university;
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Facilitating the creation of outcomes-based education and a student-centred learning throughout the university using technology for a participatory teaching and learning process;
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Review existing procedures for further improvement of delivery teaching and learning;
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Provide support to the study program offering academic units to conduct the self-assessment, external peer review and implement QA process at program level;
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Facilitate the approval of new program offering entity and new programs for existing entities using appropriate QA procedures
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Develop a data base containing information regarding quality assurance, which will be available to all stakeholders
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Prepare and produce an annual institutional Quality Assurance Monitoring Report which will be discussed and approved by the university’s QAAC and subsequently submitted to the QAAD
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Advise university management, faculty, and departments on QA and related matters;
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Prepare the detailed budget of the QAAC
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Facilitating International cooperation in quality assurance and accreditation.
