The Department of Architecture, within the Faculty of Construction at Kabul Polytechnic University, was established in 1981 to train technical and professional architects and to address the country's need for Architects & Engineers. For the first time, this department made it possible for Afghan youth to pursue higher education at the Master’s level in Architecture within the country.

The Department of Architecture, which in fact laid the foundation of engineering education in Afghanistan, currently enrolls (30–50) undergraduate students and 30 master’s students annually. At present, seven academic staff members are teaching in the department, working together to educate and mentor students effectively.

The department’s curriculum is designed based on the programs of many international universities and engineering institutions, while carefully integrating national characteristics and the needs of Afghan society. The department strives to use methods and approaches that enable graduates not only to solve daily engineering design problems but also to identify and address new challenges arising from social and economic developments. It emphasizes that engineers must recognize and nurture their creative and professional abilities through awareness of these evolving issues.

The department also organizes research programs for its faculty to study contemporary engineering and urban development problems in Afghanistan. The research outcomes are intended to benefit both the teaching process and the economic, social, and cultural sectors of Afghanistan.

Mission of the Department

Our mission is to provide high-quality education and services to all eligible students by offering effective teaching, research, and leadership in national projects that contribute to the country’s growth, development, and progress. Our graduates are expected to meet the professional and technical demands of Afghan society.

Vision of the Department

Our vision is to establish a specialized higher education system in Architecture that meets Afghanistan’s current development needs both quantitatively and qualitatively, and competes academically with universities in the region and the world.

Academic Staff of the Department

No	Name	Degree	Academic Title	Year of Employment
1	Saleh Mohammad (Yari)	Master	Professor	1985
2	Dr. Ahmad Jawad Niazi	PhD	Associate Professor	2011
3	Fazel Rahman Ekhlas	Master	Assistant Professor	2012
4	Hasibullah Khan	Master	Assistant Professor	2019
5	Mohammad Monir Mayar	Master	Assistant Professor	2023
6	Ahmad Zubair Seddiqi	Master	Lecturer	2024
7	Abdullah Khawarin	Master	Lecturer	2025

 

 

Educational Objectives and Mission of the Master’s Program

The overall goal of the Master’s program in “Building Architecture” is to educate specialized professionals who can meet the country’s educational and research needs. Given its close connection to industry and technology, the program emphasizes the design, planning, and implementation of diverse construction projects.

The educational mission of the Faculty of Construction is to enhance the academic capacity of Kabul Polytechnic University through:

• Planning, administration, and supervision of all educational activities.
• Ensuring proper implementation of educational regulations.
• Aligning with university-wide educational policies to enhance teaching quality.
• Conducting specialized courses in engineering design and evaluating them regularly.

General Goals of the Program

• Addressing the shortage of qualified academic staff in domestic universities.
• Enhancing the academic capacity of university instructors.
• Improving the expertise of technical and vocational institute instructors.
• Strengthening the professional capacity of teachers in the Ministry of Higher Education.
• Enhancing the capability of public and private institutions in project design and implementation.
• Promoting up-to-date scientific knowledge across society.
• Educating young professionals to develop the nation’s technical and scientific potential.
• Supporting comprehensive national development and self-sufficiency.
• Institutionalizing knowledge-based culture and higher education.
• Achieving academic and financial independence.
• Promoting scientific and professional development of the Faculty and the University.

Graduates Competencies

Graduates of the Master’s program in “Building Architecture” will be capable of teaching, conducting research, and working in design and research centers, as well as in ministries and national projects that require engineering expertise. They will be prepared to take leadership roles in national planning and development projects.

Expected Outcomes

In alignment with the goals of Islamic Emirates Afghanistan for scientific progress, industrial growth, and economic development, graduates will be able to work at various academic, planning, and executive levels in both public and private sectors. The program aims to produce engineers who can serve as designers, leaders, managers, and analysts in the field of engineering. Achieving these outcomes requires developing knowledge, skills, and values such as leadership, management, policy-making, and analytical abilities.

Teaching methods include class discussions, case studies, group exercises, design problems, and other interactive techniques that foster practical competence.