Abstract
This study aimed to identify the role of higher education in sustainable development. To achieve the objectives of the study, a qualitative approach was used, through content analysis of twenty-six written essays as responses of graduate students in education at Yarmouk University. The results indicated that there are challenges hindering the role of higher education in achieving sustainable development, the low level of education in scientific research, and low financial support. The study recommends allocating more resources for the development of research centers and specialized centers in the fields of scientific research, the development of specialization plans to keep pace with the labor market and encouraging the development of innovations and new solutions to achieve sustainable development. The study also recommends developing partnerships between local educational institutions and other international partnerships, encouraging cultural exchange, and forming strong educational and research links between universities and scientific institutions abroad.