The department provides instruction in international development studies. Provides education and conducts research in development and environmental studies. It offers a three-year Bachelor's degree, a two-year follow-up Master's degree and a four-year PhD degree in International Development Studies.

The faculty consists of departments of chemical technology and humanities as well as studios of mural and sgraffito restoration, stone restoration, paper restoration, bookbinding and document restoration, and art on paper or fine art restoration. The faculty includes a center for restoration.