Head of department

Mission

The department of architecture strives to use design thinking and creative problem solving to address the issues faced by buildings, cities, and societies . We integrate this approach into how to teach students, the research outputs, and the services that we provide to local societies. The department is trying to prepare the graduates to actively participate in the design and construction of various building typologies in the Kurdistan, and respond to change in the local, national and international communities.

This is achieved through five year learning, working and practicing to cover architecture development needs by designing realistic projects in the city during the study periods.

Vision

Architecture Department aims to be a reliable source for all Architects in Kurdistan. Giving academic strength to our Students to obtain specific disciplines.

Connecting Architecture department to a future futuristic Architecture development through a valuable teaching methods.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Architectural Engineering Department at Salahaddin University-Erbil will be   able to:

• Demonstrate design excellence by developing creative, functional, and contextually appropriate architectural solutions across various scales and typologies. This will be done through the integration of conceptual thinking, spatial awareness, and technical proficiency in architectural design, culminating in a comprehensive thesis project.
• Apply interdisciplinary knowledge across core areas such as urban planning, sustainability, structural systems, interior design, landscape design, and building regulations to develop innovative, contextually responsive architectural solutions.
• Critically engage with architectural history, theory, and philosophy to inform and enrich design approaches, while applying ethical principles and critical thinking methods in both research and practice.
• Understand and respect cultural heritage, by assessing the significance of historic sites prior to intervention, and designing in accordance with international standards and local heritage conservation values.
• Create and communicate architectural designs through freehand sketches, conceptual representations, computer-aided design drawings, digital modelling, technical drawings, oral presentations, and construction documents essential for the specification, elaboration, and execution of architectural projects.
• Understand and apply principles of structural engineering, including steel and concrete systems, to ensure the integrity and feasibility of architectural structures.
• Employ project management skills to lead engineering and architectural projects from initiation to completion, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management.
• Respond to environmental, cultural, and social challenges by designing sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient built environments.
• Demonstrate readiness for professional practice through hands-on experience in studios, internships, and multidisciplinary collaboration, while upholding ethical and professional standards.
• Engage in lifelong learning and maintain adaptability to emerging technologies, global architectural trends, and evolving professional roles.

Partnerships

The Architecture Department maintains strong collaborations with both local and international partners.

At the local level, the department has established partnerships with over 30 architectural firms and construction companies through its structured internship program, providing students with practical, real-world experience.

Internationally, the department actively collaborates with a range of universities and external organizations through joint research publications, training programs, conferences, and workshops, in which enhancing academic exchange and global engagement.