Greeting from the Chair of the Department of Architectural Engineering, Pusan National University

The Department of Architectural Engineering at Pusan National University was established in 1953 under the name “Department of Civil and Construction Engineering” with the mission of cultivating regional technical professionals. The following year, in 1954, the department began recruiting its first cohort of students, and this year marks the 70th anniversary of its foundation. In 1963, the department was restructured into a single academic unit under the name Architectural Engineering, and since then it has continuously developed systematic educational programs and practice-oriented learning environments to foster creative thinking and professional expertise, aiming to nurture leaders in the global construction industry.

The department’s mission is to educate professionals who possess the ability to analyze problems based on creative thinking and fundamental engineering knowledge, solve problems with specialized knowledge in architectural engineering, collaborate effectively within teams, maintain a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to lifelong self-development, and grow into global leaders in the construction industry.

To achieve these educational goals, the curriculum is designed as follows: lower-year students focus on general education and basic sciences, second- and third-year students study major theories and practice-oriented courses, and third- and fourth-year students engage in capstone design projects and graduation theses. Furthermore, continuous quality improvement (CQI) is ensured through diverse evaluation and assessment methods.

Currently, the Department of Architectural Engineering is organized into three specialized tracks: Architectural Structures and Disaster Prevention, Construction Materials and Construction Management (CM), and Building Environment and Systems. Ten dedicated faculty members strive to provide education at the highest national level. In addition to practice-oriented major courses, the department supports student clubs, guides students in competitions, and provides continuous counseling and mentorship to help students succeed in their university life.

In terms of educational facilities, student activities take place in the Construction Hall, completed in 2010, which is equipped with advanced learning environments. The building houses large, medium, and small classrooms, seminar rooms, laboratories for structures, materials, and building systems, a computer lab, as well as student support spaces such as a library, student council room, club rooms, and lounge areas.

Thanks to this passionate education and excellent environment, our graduates have successfully advanced into diverse career fields, including major construction companies, developers, public corporations, government agencies, research institutes, structural and systems design firms, and sustainable consulting companies, where they play significant roles.

Recently, we have keenly felt the growing demand for innovation in higher education and the changes in the construction market brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. With world-class educational and research capacity, our faculty members are committed to responding swiftly and proactively to these societal needs. We will continue to nurture glocal talents―individuals who can contribute both locally and globally―who will serve as the core professionals required by society and the construction industry, and who will contribute to national and regional development.

We will do our utmost to support our students’ challenges toward the future and to help them realize their dreams and aspirations. We sincerely ask for your continued interest and warm encouragement. Thank you.