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Brief History

Jawzjan University, located in Jawzjan Province, was established in 1987 (1366 Solar Hijri) in response to the urgent needs of society and through the efforts and dedication of intellectuals and education enthusiasts. It was initially founded under the name of the Higher Institute of Teacher Education.

Following its development and elevation to the level of higher education institutions, it operated through two separate institutions under the following names: Mirza Ulugh Beg Institute of Mines and Industries and Mir Ali Shir Nawai Pedagogical Institute. Since 1994 (1373 Solar Hijri), these institutions officially operated with the aim of training young engineers and professional teachers at the bachelor's degree level.

In February–March 2002 (Hoot 1380 Solar Hijri), based on the decision of the Ministry of Higher Education, the two institutes were merged and continued their activities under a unified name, administration, and leadership as the Jawzjan Institute of Higher Education until 2008 (1387 Solar Hijri).

Through the continuation of academic, teaching, and research activities, the enhancement of the capacities of academic staff members, the expansion of infrastructure, and the joint efforts of the university leadership and all its personnel, the institution was elevated to the status of Jawzjan University in 2008 (1387 Solar Hijri).

Jawzjan University occupies an area of 87 Jeribs of land, for which it holds an official title deed issued by the competent authorities of the former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Currently, Jawzjan University comprises 7 faculties and 39 departments, including graduating and non-graduating departments, as follows:

Faculties and Departments

1. Faculty of Civil Engineering

Departments:

  • Descriptive Geometry and Technical Drawing

  • Theoretical Mechanics

  • Industrial and Civil Structures

  • Hydraulic Structures and Architecture

2. Faculty of Chemical Technology

Departments:

  • Production of Organic Materials

  • Production of Inorganic Materials

  • Food Production

  • Electricity

  • General Chemistry

3. Faculty of Geology and Mines

Departments:

  • Oil and Gas

  • Exploration of Solid Mineral Resources

  • Engineering Geodesy

  • Extraction of Solid Mineral Resources

  • Environmental Protection

  • General Technical Subjects

4. Faculty of Economics

Departments:

  • Banking and Finance

  • Management and Administration

  • Entrepreneurship

5. Faculty of Law

Departments:

  • Administration and Diplomacy

  • Judiciary and Prosecution

6. Faculty of Social Sciences

Departments:

  • Uzbek Language and Literature

  • Turkish Language and Literature

  • History

  • Psychology

  • Journalism

  • Islamic Culture

7. Faculty of Education

Departments:

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • Biology

  • History

  • Geography

  • Uzbek Language and Literature

  • Turkmen Language and Literature

  • Pashto Language and Literature

  • Computer Education

  • Dari Language and Literature

  • English Language and Literature

Students and Academic Staff

According to the latest statistics for the year 1400 Solar Hijri (2021–2022), a total of 7,479 male and female students were enrolled at Jawzjan University, pursuing their higher education.

These students were taught by 176 male and female academic staff members, holding academic ranks ranging from Pohyalai (Junior Teaching Assistant) to Pohand (Professor) and possessing academic qualifications at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.

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