The Ministry of Higher Education has announced the approval of a plan to establish a Faculty of Aerospace at Kabul Polytechnic University, along with the introduction of several new programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and medical subspecialty levels across public and private universities. These decisions were made following a recent resolution passed by the Islamic Emirate’s Higher Council for Higher Education.
Kabul 24: According to a statement released on Sunday (September 6), the Higher Council for Higher Education approved the creation of 28 faculties and 29 new academic disciplines nationwide. A key highlight of this initiative is the launch of the Aerospace Faculty at Kabul Polytechnic University, which will offer undergraduate degrees.
The newly planned faculty will feature four specialized departments: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Autonomous Systems Engineering, Aircraft Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Radar and Avionics Engineering, aiming to build professional capacity in modern engineering fields.
In addition to undergraduate curricula, the expansion of postgraduate education remains a primary focus. The ministry approved five new doctoral programs for implementation in both state and private institutions.
Consequently, Kabul Education University will host Ph.D. programs in “Quranic Sciences” and “Educational Management.” Furthermore, the Faculty of Law and Political Science at Kabul University will introduce doctoral degrees in “International Law” and “International Relations.” In the private sector, Kardan University has been authorized to offer a Ph.D. program in “Business Administration.”
To enhance medical expertise and health services, specialized advanced training has also been incorporated. Under the new guidelines, three medical subspecialty programs in Cardiology, Critical Care (ICU), and Anesthesiology will be established at Kabul University of Medical Sciences to address the country’s critical healthcare and clinical research needs.
