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Taliban to reopen some public universities in Afghanistan

Headlines 11:41 01 Feb, 2022

The Taliban's acting minister for higher education announced Monday that public universities in Afghanistan’s warmer provinces will reopen on February 2

Taliban to reopen some public universities in Afghanistan

The Taliban's acting minister for higher education announced Monday that public universities in Afghanistan’s warmer provinces will reopen on February 2, Qazet.az informs, citing Anadolu Agency.

Shaikh Abdul Baqi Haqqani said in a press statement that all state universities in warmer regions of the country will resume classes while those in colder regions of the country will reopen on Feb. 26.

Haqqani noted that exams will be held three weeks after the start of classes.

According to the Ministry of Higher Education, there are 40 public and 150 private universities across the country. Education has been continuing at private universities.