Kardan University

Kardan University (کاردان پوهنتون / ) founded in 2002 in Kabul, Afghanistan is the first privately owned university in Afghanistan. It began its operations in a small classroom with 15 students in a country that was experiencing privatization in higher education for the first time.

The institute quickly became one of the largest private higher education institutions in the country and was elevated to university status by the Ministry of higher Education in 2006. Kardan University consists of five important pillars including Operations, Academics, Strategy & Growth, Registrar Office and Financial Management. Today the university is a hub for education, research, innovation, and public engagement offering accredited graduate and undergraduate degrees in multiple disciplines. It has over 4,000 students pursuing diploma, undergraduate and graduate programs at its three campuses in Kabul city. The university offers courses in management sciences, information technology, engineering, and social sciences at the undergraduate level, and business administration and international relations at the graduate level. Kardan has produced more than 30,000 graduates across multiple disciplines.

Brief History

2021

Kardan University Chancellor, Dr. Ahmad Khalid Hatam is selected as board member at Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). Also, the university organizes the Kardan University Cricket Cup, played against Ireland in Dubai, UAE.

2020

The COVID-19 pandemic strikes and most of the educational activities are halted or at least disturbed. However, Kardan University has some major accomplishments in 2020. Soon after the lockdown, Kardan is the first university to launch online classes for all its programs.

2014

Kardan University becomes chartered to issue master level programs in business and international relations. Student enrollment stands at over 5,000.

2013

Kardan University is re-elected as the chair of Private Universities in Afghanistan.

2012

Kardan University leads the establishment of Afghanistan's first association of private universities. The university is subsequently elected as the chair with an initial membership of 40 national private institutions.

2011

Kardan University initiates the accreditation process through the International Association of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) becoming the first candidate for accreditation, representing Afghanistan. Student enrollment reaches a peak of 6,000.

2006

Kardan makes history by becoming the first private higher education institute officially registered with the Government of Afghanistan. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is launched with over 130 students enrolled in the first cohort.

2004

Kardan expands academic programs introducing diploma level programs enrolling more than 600 students with around 20% women participation.

2002

Kardan Institute is founded with 12 students in a rental facility in Macroryan area of Kabul. The main goal was to provide short-term certificate programs.