Facilities and Resources

The American University is located on a 5 acre campus near the Karte Se area in Kabul. A new campus will be constructed on the 75 acres of land leased to the university for 99 years by the government of Afghanistan. The current campus is made up of five main buildings, three of which have classrooms and faculty and administrative offices.

Classrooms
The University has four new computer labs, two of which are classrooms, have also recently been inaugurated. The computer classrooms seat twenty-four students each and are equipped with PCs and Laptop computers. The open computer labs are available for students who do not have access to computers and the Internet at home.

All classrooms are modern and comparable to those at universities in the United States and equipped with whiteboards and ceiling-mounted projectors. Classrooms and labs feature new desktop computers and LCD monitors which provide for maximized workspace. A state-of-the-art video-conferencing facility – the best of its kind in Afghanistan – is available for instruction and meetings.

Library
The Library houses the University’s growing collections. It features an upgraded Integrated Library System and Online Catalog (OPAC). Wireless Internet service for personal laptops and approximately 40 computer stations complement nearby computer labs and provide sufficient access for all students. To meet varying scholastic styles and preferences, the Library has created not only quiet study rooms but also pleasant gathering places where students may comfortably meet, talk, and engage in group learning. A recently expanded selection of online databases delivers the full-text for thousands of scholarly journals and magazines; these collections, comprising tens of millions of articles, are fully adequate to meet the research needs of any small liberal arts institution. The Library conducts information literacy instruction for all new undergraduates and also designs refresher sessions and targeted classes upon request. The Library is also responsible for textbook services.

Residence Halls
The American University of Afghanistan provides limited number of housing spaces that provide excellent accommodations for full time students. The Residence Life Office manages housing assignments and the day to day operations of the residence halls under the guidance of the Supervisor of Residence Life. More information is available from the Office of Student Affairs.

Gymnasium
The Bayat Gymnasium, the renovation of which was funded by the Bayat Foundation, provides space for indoor sports such as basketball and volleyball as well as a stage and auditorium for large gatherings and special events. 

Cafeteria
The AUAF cafeteria is open to students, faculty, staff and visitors on all working days. The cafeteria provides snacks and meals at a nominal price.

Football Field
The University has a new, state-of-the-art football field on the University’s new campus.