The Academic Accreditation Retention Ceremony of Khatam Al-Nabieen University was held on the afternoon of Monday, April 28, 2025 (8th Saur 1404) in the Grand Auditorium of the Late Grand Ayatollah Academician Mohseni (RA).
The event was attended by high-ranking guests including:
The Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation at the Ministry of Higher Education and his delegation,
The President of the Union of Private Universities and Higher Education Institutions of Afghanistan and his delegation,
Haj Mohammad Jawad Mohseni, Senior Proprietor of the University,
Dr. Khadem Hussain Habibi, President of the Ghazni branch of Khatam Al-Nabieen University,
Prof. Chaman Shah Etemadi, President of Gharjestan University,
Dr. Mohammad Dawood Moddaqeq, Vice President for Academic Affairs of Ibn Sina University,
Mr. Mohammad Yousuf Peshtaz, President of Afghan Pamir Higher Education Institute,
Fazl-ur-Rahman Hadi, Founder of Saba Higher Education Institute,
Dr. Seyyed Mohammad Alemi, Academic Deputy of the Institute of Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Prof. Nematullah Ghaffari, Member of the Council of Shia Scholars of Afghanistan,
Mr. Jamshidi, Deputy of the High Council of Shia of Afghanistan,
Hujjat-ul-Islam wal-Muslimin Prof. Mesbah, Head of Mosques and Husayniyahs at the Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs,
Hujjat-ul-Islam wal-Muslimin Prof. Sadeqi, Imam of the Haidar Karrar Grand Mosque,
Hujjat-ul-Islam wal-Muslimin Prof. Fahimi Nahouri, Director of Rahmat-ul-Lil-Alameen Cultural and Social Institute under the supervision of Grand Ayatollah Fayaz (May his shadow endure),
Representatives of the Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Education,
Vice presidents, deans, department heads, faculty members, staff, students, and their families.
The program was introduced by Mr. Mohammad Reza Sirat, and commenced with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Qari Sayed Omid Sadat.
Dr. Abdul Karim Eskandari, Academic Vice-President of Khatam Al-Nabieen University, welcomed the guests, faculty, staff, and students. He emphasized that the purpose of the event was to commemorate the retention of the university’s academic accreditation certificate, which was achieved with the highest score nationwide—a significant accomplishment for the university and the scientific community. Dr. Eskandari credited this achievement to the efforts of the university’s leadership, faculty, and staff, and offered special thanks to Prof. Seyyed Mohammad Sharif Shaker, Head of the Office for Quality Enhancement and Planning, for his dedicated leadership throughout the process.
Dr. Eskandari noted that Khatam Al-Nabieen University was one of the first institutions to engage in the Ministry’s quality assurance process. The university established a dedicated quality enhancement office and has fully complied with the Ministry’s twelve academic and research standards. He expressed gratitude to the Ministry’s Quality Assurance and Accreditation Directorate and other contributing departments.
Prof. Shaker Wahidi, Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation at the Ministry of Higher Education, congratulated the university’s leadership, faculty, staff, and students on this success. He explained the ministry’s commitment to improving academic standards nationwide, noting that accreditation programs are being implemented across all 34 provinces, assessing public and private universities alike. One of the Ministry’s strategic goals, he added, is to strengthen the health sector, which continues to incur significant costs for overseas treatment.
Prof. Wahidi praised Khatam Al-Nabieen University for its commitment to academic quality, noting the creation of a dedicated Directorate of Quality and Planning with specialized departments—Quality Enhancement and Planning & Policy—which distinguishes the university from others.
He also discussed upcoming Ministry initiatives, including university rankings, fund allocation, and formation of a dedicated committee to be launched next year, aimed at producing graduates capable of competing at regional and international levels.
He thanked the university for its active cooperation in reviewing and developing policies, procedures, and academic quality frameworks.
Mr. Ahmad Jan Popal, President of the Union of Private Universities and Higher Education Institutions of Afghanistan, expressed appreciation for the event and reaffirmed that the accreditation process will continue in multiple phases with private university involvement. He highlighted that universities achieving full accreditation stand out for their higher academic standards.
Mr. Popal further acknowledged Khatam Al-Nabieen University as a respected and high-quality institution since its establishment and extended congratulations for attaining the highest national score in the academic accreditation assessment.
Dr. Saber Ebadi, President of the Student Council of Khatam Al-Nabieen University, speaking on behalf of the students, referred to the accreditation certificate as a formal endorsement of the university’s academic standing by the Ministry of Higher Education. He expressed appreciation to the evaluation committee and concluded his remarks by congratulating the university leadership and student body on this prestigious achievement.
The event concluded with:
Presentation of certificates of appreciation to Prof. Shaker Wahidi (Ministry of Higher Education) and Prof. Seyyed Mohammad Sharif Shaker (University Planning Office),
Presentation of an honorary robe to Mr. Ahmad Jan Popal,
Visit to the university’s scientific and cultural exhibition, and
A closing prayer led by Dr. Mohammad Rahim Asghari, Head of the Department of Law.
Report by: Mohammad Hadi Azizi, Director of Planning and Policy, Khatam Al-Nabieen University.
