Because of the importance of Art, architecture and planning at national and international levels and the rich history of art in western Iran, especially in Kurdistan, the UOK launched programs in the aforementioned fields in the early years of its establishment as a university. The University of Kurdistan commenced offering degree programs in Architecture, Planning and Music in 1999, 2006 and 2016, respectively. These two departments were initially part of the Faculty of Engineering but in 2012, they became part of the newly established Faculty of Art & Architecture. In light of its expansion and development plans, the Faculty of Art and Architecture is in the process of establishing degree programs in Handicraft as well as aiming to offer its existing degree programs at PhD level in near future.

In total, the faculty currently has three departments:

The Faculty of Art & Architecture has 12 full-time academic staff and numerous part-time staff with a total student population of 302. The staff of the faculty undertake research of the highest quality and the faculty is renowned for its interdisciplinary orientation. The research fulfills the university’s mission to further its impact and national and international ranking by conducting researches that shape the actions of government, industry, and cultural life through practical and action-led modes of research and engagement.