The history of the Faculty of Natural Sciences is closely connected to the history of Kabul Education University. When the first teacher training institution, known as the Teacher Training Academy, was established in 1341 (1962), graduates of the twelfth grade of schools were admitted into the fields of “Chemistry and Biology” and “Mathematics and Physics.” After completing two years of study, they graduated with a fourteenth-grade qualification and were introduced to society to teach and educate children and adolescents.

In 1361 (1982), the Teacher Training Academy was renamed the Kabul Pedagogy Institute. With the establishment of three faculties—Natural Sciences, Languages and Literature, and Social Sciences—it played a fundamental role in training young teachers and developing professional academic cadres up to the master’s level. The final master’s cohort in the fields of Chemistry and Biology, and Mathematics and Physics, graduated in 1365 (1986).

With the establishment of the Kabul Pedagogy Institute, the Faculty of Natural Sciences was officially formed. Later, after the aforementioned institute was merged with Roshan Teacher Training College, and its departments were integrated into the Faculty of Natural Sciences, the combined disciplines of Mathematics and Physics were separated into two independent departments: Physics and Mathematics. Likewise, the combined field of Chemistry and Biology was divided into two separate departments: Biology and Chemistry.

Subsequently, within the framework of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, the Department of Computer Science was established in 1382 (2003). However, the rapid growth of this department and the large number of applicants led to its elevation to faculty status in 1394 (2015).

Subsequently, with the establishment of the Department of Environmental Science in 1393 (2014), the number of departments within this faculty once again reached five. Based on the scientific and academic activities of the faculty, the subjects of pedagogy and psychology hold a special position, and today their credits constitute 30 percent of the total 136 credits. The number of students in the faculty was approximately 1,361 in the year 1401 (2022), who were taught and guided by 59 lecturers.

Vision: The Faculty of Natural Sciences is committed to serving as a reputable academic and educational institution by playing an effective role in training specialized, professional, and dedicated cadres in the fields of natural sciences aligned with modern technology. The faculty aims to become one of the leading centers of natural sciences education at the national level, in accordance with regional and international standards, through the implementation of standardized academic programs, the use of modern teaching methods, the strengthening of scientific research, and the enhancement of faculty members’ capacities.

Mission: The mission of the Faculty of Natural Sciences is to provide quality education and to train professional and competent cadres in the fields of natural sciences at the bachelor’s and postgraduate levels, in order to respond to the needs of the higher education system, the education sector, and other scientific institutions of the country. The faculty strives to enhance the quality of education and generate specialized and professional knowledge through the provision of a healthy, equitable, and discrimination-free learning environment, the development of the academic capacity of faculty members, and the strengthening of research and innovation.

Objective

• To provide quality education in the fields of natural sciences and mathematics at the bachelor’s and postgraduate levels, in accordance with the needs of the higher education system, the education sector, and the country’s scientific institutions;
• To train professional, competent, and committed cadres equipped with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills for effective service in educational and scientific sectors;
• To implement and continuously update standardized academic programs in line with scientific advancements and modern technology, with the aim of enhancing the quality of learning;
• To effectively utilize modern and active teaching methods in order to improve the quality of teaching and enhance students’ learning outcomes;
• To develop and enhance the scientific, academic, and professional capacities of faculty members through continuous education, research, and innovation;
• To strengthen research, innovation, and the production of specialized and applied knowledge in the field of natural sciences, in accordance with national needs and scientific standards.

Values

• To uphold Islamic and national values in all educational, research, and administrative activities of the faculty;
• To comply with the laws, regulations, and bylaws of higher education, and to adhere to the principles of transparency and accountability in the performance of duties;
• To demonstrate professional responsibility and commitment towards students, the academic community, and relevant institutions;
• To enhance the academic and educational capacity of faculty members through continuous professional development, support for advanced studies, and increasing the number of PhD-qualified staff;
• To institutionalize a culture of research, innovation, and knowledge production, and to strengthen applied research activities in the fields of natural sciences;
• To establish and develop master’s degree programs in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology;
• To strengthen educational, laboratory, and research infrastructure in order to enhance the quality of teaching and research;
• To promote national and international academic cooperation and expand effective collaboration with reputable domestic and foreign institutions, particularly in the fields of information technology and joint research activities.