Computer Science Faculty
1) Introduction of the Faculty
The Department of Information Technology and Computer Engineering was established in 2007 within the Faculty of Electromechanical Engineering at this university. At that time, four newly appointed computer science instructors were teaching computer courses as subjects in the Faculties of Electromechanics, Geology and Mining, and Civil Engineering.
At the beginning of 2007, the ITCE Department enrolled 35 students and began its activities at the IT Center, which has two computer laboratories.
Through the dedicated efforts of the respected instructors of the department, the Dean of the Faculty, and the leadership of the university, the Information Technology & Computer Engineering Department was able to achieve remarkable growth in a very short period of time.
On 21 January, 2008 the ITCE Department was promoted to the Faculty of Computer Science, with 35 students and 6 newly appointed lecturers at the bachelor’s level. Among these lecturers, four were pursuing their Master’s degrees at Brighton University and Technical University of Berlin.
In 2008, the ITCE Department was reorganized into two separate departments:
- CIS (Computing and Information Science)
- Information Technology
In the same year, it expanded its capacity to 84 students and 12 instructors.
In 2009, the Faculty of Computer Science was renamed the Faculty of Computer Engineering and Informatics with the formation of four departments. This change was made because the faculty, as part of an engineering university like Kabul Polytechnic University, followed the university’s policy and strategic plan. Students graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering degree and were prepared to serve society.
With financial support from NATO through Ankara University in Turkey, the faculty was able to revive and activate the following laboratories in 2008.
- Computers Lab
- Microprocessor Lab
- Electronics Lab
- Digital Lab
- Cisco Lab
2) Vision
The Faculty of Computer Science aims to provide high-quality scientific services in the field of information technology and to become one of the most reputable academic institutions in the region.
3) Goals
The goals of the faculty include:
- Ensuring that students acquire sufficient knowledge in the major subjects related to computer science, computer engineering, and information technology.
- Enabling students to use their knowledge to address the needs of Afghanistan.
- Helping students develop their knowledge and skills in their fields through research and self-learning.
- Developing curriculum, courses, laboratories, and educational resources according to contemporary needs and making them available to students.
- Establishing effective programs for the continuous academic improvement of faculty members.
- Activating research and scientific programs within the faculty.
- Implementing effective quality assurance programs for education.
- Enhancing the overall quality of education provided.
4) Names of Departments
The faculty includes the following departments:
- Information Systems
- Computer Engineering
- Network Engineering
5) Committees
The faculty has the following academic and administrative committees:
- Faculty Academic Council
- Laboratory Committee
- Monograph Committee
- Cultural Committee
- E-Learning Committee
- Research Committee
- Public Relations and Outreach Committee
- Curriculum (Syllabus) Committee
- Strategic Plan Implementation Monitoring Committee
- Examination Committee
- Quality Assurance Committee
- Discipline and Order Committee
6) Organizational Chart of Faculty
