Universities & Academia in Kurdistan
A comprehensive academic directory covering flagship public universities, premier private research hubs, technical institutes, ancient manuscript archives, and international partnerships including the Institut Kurde de Paris across all 5 governorates.
US-Style STEM & Liberal Arts
American University of Kurdistan (AUK)
A state-of-the-art US-modeled liberal arts and STEM university in Duhok with cutting-edge laboratories, smart classrooms, and global university partnerships.
Public Vocational & Technical University
Duhok Polytechnic University (DPU)
Providing technical and practical diploma/degree programs across Duhok, Zakho, and Amedi in health technology, petrochemicals, and administration.
Private Comprehensive University
Nawroz University (NU)
One of the earliest private universities in Duhok, renowned for computer science, legal studies, and architectural engineering.
Main Flagship Public University
University of Duhok (UoD)
The premier academic institution in northern Kurdistan, hosting world-class faculties of medicine, spatial planning, agricultural research, and engineering.
Public Regional Science & Engineering
University of Zakho (UOZ)
Serving Zakho District in Duhok Governorate, offering top programs in natural sciences, petroleum engineering, and Kurdish linguistics.
Liberal Arts & Technology Hub
Catholique University in Erbil (CUE)
Located in the historic district of Ankawa, offering modern programs in cybersecurity, architecture, and healthcare in an inclusive multicultural environment.
Public University (Koya District)
Koya University
A prominent public university located in the historic educational hub of Koya in Erbil Governorate, renowned for chemical & petroleum engineering.
Main Flagship Public University
Salahaddin University — Erbil (SUE)
The oldest, largest, and premier public academic institution in Erbil and the Kurdistan Region. Comprising 15 faculties, state-of-the-art research laboratories, and extensive international academic exchange networks.
Alpine Geosciences & Innovation
Soran University
Nestled in the alpine region of Soran in northern Erbil Governorate, famous for petroleum geosciences and high-ranking scientific research outputs.
Private International University
Tishk International University (TIU)
A leading private university in Erbil with high-tech dental clinics, engineering workshops, and international accreditation.
Elite English-Medium Public University
University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH)
An elite public university operating under British & international academic standards with 100% English instruction, training top diplomats, software engineers, and corporate leaders.
Public Applied Technical Institute
Halabja Technical Institute (SPU Branch)
Providing high-quality technical education in nursing, diagnostic pathology, computer systems, and organic agricultural technology in Halabja.
Main Flagship Public University
University of Halabja (UoH)
The landmark public university of Halabja Governorate, dedicated to peace studies, human rights, environmental science, physical education, and classical Kurdish literature.
Private Health & Technology Hub
Kitab University
Located in Altun Kupri (Pirde) in Kirkuk Governorate, specializing in clinical dental sciences, cybersecurity, and medical laboratory technologies.
Public Applied Technical Institute
Northern Technical University — Kirkuk Technical Institute
One of the oldest technical institutes in the region, offering practical engineering, health technology, and administration degrees.
Main Flagship Public University
University of Kirkuk (UoK)
The cornerstone of higher education in Kirkuk Governorate, uniting medicine, petroleum engineering, law, and multicultural literature studies.
US-Accredited Liberal Arts University
American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS)
Modeled on American liberal arts education with 100% English instruction, featuring state-of-the-art engineering labs, business analytics centers, and international governance programs.
Public Innovation & Applied Sciences
Charmo University
Located in Chamchamal in Sulaymani Governorate, focusing on modern applied sciences, medical physics, and energy management.
Private Science & Tech University
Komar University of Science and Technology (KUST)
A high-tech private institution specializing in medical dentistry, petroleum engineering, and biomedical sciences with American curriculum guidelines.
Public Technical & Vocational University
Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU)
The cornerstone of technical and vocational higher education in Sulaymani, operating multiple technical colleges in engineering, health informatics, and media technology.
Public University (Ranya & Qaladiza)
University of Raparin
Serving the Bitwen and Pishdar regions of Sulaymani Governorate, providing key programs in nursing, basic education, and natural sciences.
Main Public University (UNESCO City of Literature)
University of Sulaimani (UoS)
The historic flagship public university of Sulaymani, famous for classical Kurdish literature, fine arts, medicine, and pioneering scientific research across its sprawling new campus.