University Level Education in Pakistan 2023

This article is about university level education or higher education in Pakistan. It contains prolific insight of the author regarding the current situation of university education.

As the time passes, human being regularly and consistently climbs the ladder of advancement and development. Homo-sapiens have achieved so many goals in the world of artificial intelligence, in order to modernize the society. These all achievements aren’t possible sans the paramount role played by the higher education, that is university education, in compatible environment with field.

However, unfortunately, in our country, there is still outdated form of university education system, which is not able to contribute to the modernization and development of society, owing to the large gap between academia and field that could be possibly bridged, by doing some amendments in compliance with international standard.

The most perilous problem, Pakistan is facing now is the lower quality higher level education. (As I’m a university level student, I still remember my teacher words, he used to say that, in schools, teacher teaches 95% course to students while remaining 5% the students are doing it for themselves, then in college level, percentage become equal, like 50/50, and in university level, it becomes contrary to school level, 5%, teacher teaches to you while 95%, students do it for themselves).

Moreover, when quantity becomes greater than the demand in market, the quality will automatically be compromised. Like, we can see, majority of students of university are scrambling for jobs, right after their graduation. They stumble when enter to field, because of their incognizance with the field environment.

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Furthermore, the most important problem, that needs to be addressed on urgent basis is, lack of check and balance on teaching staff as well as on students. Similarly, in Pakistan, most of the universities are working as autonomous bodies in terms of their financial, administration and in examination system. They don’t have a collective board, like matric and intermediate level. Contrary to other fields if we look up to medical field, so it has a centralized examination system, merely few percent marks are allocated for teacher, who is teaching that particular subject. Due to the prevalence of such system bigotry has vanished among students and teachers.

It’s highly pertinent to mention that, now a days, we can witness the development of India, our neighboring country, that happens in a very fast pace. Their Doctors and Engineers have been eulogized worldwide. The main reason behind their success is the quality education that has been given in higher level and most importantly the compatibility between academia and field.

Nevertheless, to improve the quality of higher education system, it needs to address the above mistakes in university level. The gap between academia and field should be bridged by making the students cognizance to field amid their university classes. The one board and one exam policy should be formulated for all the universities in order to fill the vacuum between private and government universities education level. Moreover, stern rules must be formulated for teaching staff as well as administration. Similarly, a VC complain cell must be installed in departments in order to preclude any wrong doings in the respective departments.

In conclusion, university-level education in Pakistan plays a vital role in shaping the nation’s future by fostering a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. While the system faces various challenges, including funding constraints, quality assurance issues, and access disparities, it remains a critical platform for personal and societal development. By nurturing critical thinking, innovation, and research capabilities, universities in Pakistan empower students to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the global arena.

However, to unleash the full potential of university education, concerted efforts are required from policymakers, educational institutions, and society at large. Enhancing funding, promoting research culture, embracing modern teaching methodologies, and ensuring inclusivity can pave the way for a robust higher education system that drives the nation forward on the path of progress and prosperity. With a commitment to continuous improvement and adaptation, university education in Pakistan can become a catalyst for transformative change and sustainable development in the years to come.