About

Kabul University's "Faculty of Agriculture and Engineering" was established in the year 1335, encompassing both the disciplines of agriculture and engineering. Over the initial two years, the Faculty of Sciences oversaw its operations and utilized the facilities and space allocated to the faculty. In 1337, a pivotal development occurred as both the agriculture and engineering faculties gained autonomy, breaking away from the Faculty of Sciences to function independently.

During the same year, the Faculty of Agriculture underwent relocation to the Kabul Surgery Building, serving as its temporary abode until 1344. In that year, the faculty transitioned to its current purpose-built structure, meticulously designed and constructed to meet modern standards and exceptional requirements. Spanning a 2800-square-meter plot of land, the faculty building comprises offices, laboratories, as well as both small and large classrooms.

The inaugural cohort of graduates, numbering nine individuals, received the general diploma in agriculture. Notably, the faculty's instructional staff was diverse until the year 1345 when it underwent restructuring. The faculty was subsequently compartmentalized into specialized branches focusing on the study of plants and animals, alongside the exploration of agricultural economics.

Recognizing the evolving needs of society, the faculty undertook periodic updates to its curriculum. In the year 1359, a seminal decision was made to establish new departments, encompassing six distinct disciplines specializing in various agricultural fields. Subsequently, three more departments were added, culminating in a total of nine. A recent addition to the academic offerings is the master's program in horticulture within the Horticulture Department.

 The erstwhile edifice housing the Faculty of Agriculture boasted eight laboratories, ten faculty offices, and nine classrooms. In its recent reconstruction, the faculty's premises now encompass two state-of-the-art laboratories, eight classrooms, and ten faculty workspaces. It is noteworthy that the Afghanistan Environment Protection Center was formerly situated within the precincts of the Faculty of Agriculture.

Furthermore, the faculty is equipped with a comprehensive array of facilities, encompassing a computer training laboratory, a well-stocked library, a workshop dedicated to agricultural machinery, a greenhouse, a research farm, and a botanical garden. This strategic combination of amenities underscores the commitment to fostering a conducive environment for both theoretical and practical aspects of agricultural education and research