As government started issuing diplomas for graduates of private higher education institutions, more than 460 students of a private university received their diplomas on Friday.

The students were graduated from bachelor and master’s classes from a private higher education institution in Kabul.

The students were graduated in previous years but they did not receive their diplomas as government banned the process due to certain issues.

“In today's ceremony, diplomas were issued for 465 graduates of whom 106 are master of business administration graduates,” Zahir Ayubi, spokesman of Kardan University said.

Higher Education Minister Najibullah Khawja Omari said private higher education institutions are convincing in terms of quantity, but are low and worrying in terms of quality.

“The countries that see the educational institutions as infrastructures and expect long-term results, have been able to gain good positions in the world's economic and political system,” said Omari.

He said more higher education opportunity has been provided for youths and that they should leave no stone unturned to increase their capacity.

Some of the graduates said there are more employment opportunities for private universities graduates in the job market.

“The private institutions provide additional programs to students besides that they help the graduates to find job,” Roeena Sediqqi, a university graduate.

“In the last year of university, the students are introduced to a private, government or semi-government institution and they start practical work in Kabul or other provinces,” Ghiyas Sadaat, a master’s degree holder said.