Faculty of Geology and Mining

The Faculty of Engineering Geology and Mining at Jowzjan University, established in 1993, became the second faculty in the country to specialize in the fields of engineering geology and mining, following the Faculty of Engineering Geology and Mining at Kabul Polytechnic University. Its primary mission is to train highly skilled academic personnel in engineering disciplines. Under the esteemed leadership of Professor Dr. Saifullah Rasikh, the faculty commenced its academic and scientific activities within the framework of the Institute of Mines and Industries of Jowzjan.

Between 1995 and 2009, the faculty was led by a series of distinguished individuals, including Professor Engineer Gul Ahmad Fazli, Professor Engineer Juma Khan, Professor Engineer Abdul Ahad Holkar, and Professor Engineer Gulam Sakhy Nazari, all of whom served as acting heads and subsequently as permanent heads of the faculty. Since 2009, Professor Engineer Mohamadi Taghyan has held the position of Dean, demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment. Under his direction, the faculty has made significant strides, introducing numerous innovations and achieving remarkable milestones.

Currently, the faculty's academic staff comprises 34 members, including 14 with Master's degrees, 17 with Bachelor's degrees, and 3 pursuing doctoral studies. The faculty's academic staff holds ranks ranging from Professor to Associate Professor, contributing to a dynamic and highly qualified team.

The faculty is home to 734 students, of whom 678 are male and 56 are female. These students are engaged in rigorous academic programs, which are taught by faculty members holding academic ranks from Associate Professor to Professor. The programs offered include Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees.

In pursuit of enhancing the academic qualifications of its teaching staff, eight faculty members have been sent abroad for further studies in countries such as Japan, Tajikistan, Turkey, and China, with the aim of advancing their education to the Master's and Doctoral levels. To date, the faculty has graduated a total of 1,672 engineers, of whom 1,529 are male and 143 are female. These graduates have successfully entered the professional workforce as Bachelor-level engineers.

The Faculty of Engineering Geology and Mining comprises six departments, five of which offer graduated programs, while one remains ongoing.

Department of Geology, Exploration and Extraction of Oil and Gas Fields
Department of Geological Engineering and Exploration of Solid Minerals
Department of Geodesy Engineering
Department of Solid Minerals Mining
Department of Environmental Protection
Department of General Technical Subjects (Non-Graduate)

In 2019 (1398), the twentieth graduation round of this faculty took place, with successful diploma defense projects in various economically significant topics, including the departments of Solid Mineral Exploration, Oil and Gas, Engineering Geodesy, and Solid Mineral Extraction. After successfully defending their thesis projects in front of the thesis defense commission and holding grand ceremonies, the graduates were awarded their Bachelor's degrees in Engineering.

The study period in this faculty lasts four and a half years, during which students receive educational services based on a well-defined curriculum. The Faculty of Geological Engineering and Mining educates young individuals, equipping them with knowledge and skills, and prepares them as young engineers and specialists in engineering fields to meet the needs of the labor market, ultimately contributing to the strengthening of the national economy by awarding Bachelor's degrees in Engineering.

Objectives of the Faculty of Geological Engineering and Mining, Jawzjan University:

The primary objective of the Faculty of Geological Engineering and Mining at Jawzjan University is to contribute to the training of skilled and professional personnel, improving the quality of teaching, enhancing the scientific and professional capacities of faculty members and students, and providing conditions for the growth and development of engineering sciences. This includes applying the latest scientific and practical methods to foster economic growth and national development. The objectives can be realized with the following key points:

Analyzing, synthesizing, and transferring knowledge and skills in the engineering fields related to geology and mining to students.
Addressing the economic needs of society and the labor market by training qualified scientific and professional personnel at the national level.
Enhancing capabilities for conducting scientific research to strengthen the growth and development of the country’s economic sectors.
Improving and strengthening the existing departments and faculties through active participation of faculty members, staff, and students in public service and civil society activities.
Developing programs based on the pressing needs of society, including the creation of new academic fields and strengthening existing programs within the faculty.
Enhancing and improving the quality of teaching and the delivery of educational services at the faculty level.

Mission:

Raising awareness among students about the importance of the country’s natural resources and energy sources to foster the economic foundation of the war-torn nation.
Addressing the urgent need for skilled professionals in the labor market by utilizing updated curricula, contemporary teaching technology, and staff capacity building.
Preparing students with a mindset of defending independence, national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and a recognition of the country’s authentic culture.
Strengthening the spirit of mutual respect, goodwill, and rejecting militarism, fratricide, and terrorism among students.
Encouraging respect for Islamic laws, customs, and national civil laws to ensure equality within society, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, status, or gender.
Creating a harmonious environment for students from different provinces to live together and promoting feelings of fraternity, cooperation, and peacebuilding among them.

Charter of the Faculty of Geological Engineering and Mining, Jawzjan University:

Providing appropriate conditions and opportunities for students of various provinces, both male and female, to continue their studies in this scientific and engineering hub.
Training skilled and professional personnel in the fields of hydrocarbon resource development and extraction, solid mineral mining, engineering geodesy, and presenting them to society to foster economic development and improve the country’s situation.
Enhancing the capacities of staff and ensuring the provision of educated human resources at the Bachelor's degree level in the country.
Equipping and enriching existing laboratories, as well as establishing new professional laboratories in specialized and general technical subjects at the faculty.
Establishing strong links between the faculty and universities in advanced countries.
Creating new departments in Energy, GIS, Automatics, Drilling, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, and upgrading departments to faculties when the required practical and scientific conditions are met.
Establishing a Master's program within the faculty.