University of Sulaimani

Iraq Founded 1968 World Rank #3754

Overview

English Name: University of Sulaimani
Founded: 1968
Control Type: Public
World Rank: #3754
Rank in Iraq: #15

University of Sulaimani is among Iraq's public institutions, founded in 1968 and based in Sulaimani, Iraq. It operates as a higher-education provider.

Programmes at University of Sulaimani cover bachelor's through doctoral programmes, structured through numerous faculties and schools. The institution administers a catalogue of active programmes across its academic units.

In ranking terms, University of Sulaimani is ranked #3754 globally and #15 within Iraq. The institution participates in Iraq's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Address, contact details, and online presence for University of Sulaimani are summarised below. Cross-check with the official website if you intend to send documents or financial information.

Address: P.O. Box 334 Kirkuk Road

Academic Details

Academic statistics for University of Sulaimani — including its student body and academic staff numbers. Read these alongside rankings; institution scale changes how rankings should be interpreted.

Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Degrees

University of Sulaimani's qualifications, sorted by level, give a quick overview of study routes. Use this view to scan from foundation through to research-level options before drilling into specific names.

Bachelor's 103 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Accountancy
  • Administration
  • Administrative Law
  • Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • Anatomy
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Applied Physics
  • Arabic
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biophysics
  • Ceramic Art
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Community Health
  • Computer Education
  • Computer Science
  • Constitutional Law
  • Construction Engineering
  • Criminal Law
  • Criminology
  • Curriculum
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Economic and Finance Policy
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Sciences
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Embryology and Reproduction Biology
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Fine Arts
  • Food Science
  • Food Technology
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
  • Geography (Human)
  • Geology
  • Histology
  • History
  • Horticulture
  • Human Rights
  • International Law
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Irrigation
  • Islamic Studies
  • Island Studies
  • Kurdish
  • Law
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics Education
  • Media Studies
  • Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Modern Languages
  • Native Language Education
  • Neurology
  • Nursing
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Oral Pathology
  • Orthodontics
  • Orthopaedics
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Paediatrics
  • Painting and Drawing
  • Parasitology
  • Pathology
  • Periodontics
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philology
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Political Sciences
  • Preschool Education
  • Private Law
  • Psychology
  • Public Law
  • Public Relations
  • Radiology
  • Religion
  • Science Education
  • Sculpture
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Social and Preventive Medicine
  • Sociology
  • Soil Science
  • Statistics
  • Structural Architecture
  • Surgery
  • Urology
  • Veterinary Science
  • Water Science
Master's 17 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Administration
  • Agriculture
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Business Administration
  • Dentistry
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Fine Arts
  • Kurdish
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Natural Sciences
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Education
  • Political Sciences

Faculties & Divisions

Below: University of Sulaimani's faculties, divisions, and the subject specialisms each is known for. Specialism patterns often shape both teaching style and the research opportunities available to students.

Agriculture (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Food Science
  • Food Technology
  • Horticulture
  • Soil Science
  • Water Science

Common Career Paths

  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Agronomist
  • Farm Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Education and Politics (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Political Sciences
  • Social Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Construction Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Irrigation
  • Structural Architecture

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Languages and Humanities (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Modern Languages

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Editor
  • Cultural Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Law, Politics and Administration (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration
  • Law
  • Political Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Medical Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Dentistry
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Veterinary Science

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Healthcare Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Physical and Basic Education (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Physical Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Science and Education Sciences (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Geology
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics Education
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Administration and Economics (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Administration
  • Economics
  • Statistics

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Basic Education (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Science Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Basic Education (School) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Education
  • Education
  • English
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Physical Education
  • Preschool Education
  • Social Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Dentistry (School) 16 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Biophysics
  • Chemistry
  • Dentistry
  • Histology
  • Microbiology
  • Oral Pathology
  • Orthodontics
  • Pathology
  • Periodontics
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
  • Radiology
  • Social and Preventive Medicine
  • Surgery

Common Career Paths

  • Dentist
  • Oral Surgeon
  • Dental Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Education (School) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arabic
  • Curriculum
  • Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • English
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • Kurdish
  • Native Language Education
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Educational Sciences (School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Educational Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics Education
  • Physics
  • Science Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Fine Arts (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Ceramic Art
  • Fine Arts
  • Painting and Drawing
  • Sculpture

Common Career Paths

  • Artist
  • Curator
  • Art Educator

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Humanities (School) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Geography (Human)
  • History
  • Island Studies
  • Media Studies
  • Sociology

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Editor
  • Cultural Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Islamic Sciences (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Islamic Studies
  • Philology
  • Religion

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Languages (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
  • Kurdish
  • Modern Languages

Common Career Paths

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Language Teacher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Law and Politics (School) 16 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administrative Law
  • Civil Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Criminology
  • Economic and Finance Policy
  • Economics
  • Human Rights
  • International Law
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Law
  • Political Sciences
  • Private Law
  • Public Law
  • Public Relations

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Medicine (School) 28 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Applied Physics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Community Health
  • Computer Science
  • Dermatology
  • Embryology and Reproduction Biology
  • Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
  • Histology
  • Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Neurology
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Paediatrics
  • Parasitology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Psychology
  • Radiology
  • Surgery
  • Urology

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Medical Researcher
  • Clinical Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Nursing (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Nursing

Common Career Paths

  • Registered Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse
  • Public Health Nurse

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Pharmacy (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Pharmacy

Common Career Paths

  • Pharmacist
  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Physical Education (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physical Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Political and Social Sciences (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Political Sciences
  • Social Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Policy Analyst
  • Social Worker

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Science (School) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Geology
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Veterinary Medicine (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Histology
  • Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Surgery
  • Veterinary Science

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Medical Researcher
  • Clinical Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

University of Sulaimani's teaching offering by degree level. Programmes archived in past intakes may still appear on search engines; the live list here is the current source of truth.

Bachelor's Degree

74 programmes

These 74 programmes make up University of Sulaimani's undergraduate catalogue. A bachelor's degree is the baseline credential for most graduate careers and advanced study.

Information Technology تەکنۆلۆژیای زانیاری Information Systems & Technology
Physics (Education) فیزیا - پەروەری Physics & Astronomy
Mathematics (Education) بیرکاری - پەروەری Mathematics
Chemistry (Education) کیمیا - پەروەری Chemistry
Biology (Education) بیۆلۆجیا - پەروەری Biological Sciences
English (Basic Education) ئینگلیزی - بنەڕەتی English Language Studies
Kurdish (Basic Education) کوردی - بنەڕەتی Education & Teaching
Social Sciences (Basic Education) زانستە کۆمەڵایەتیەکان - بنەڕەتی Education & Teaching
Mathematics (Basic Education) بیرکاری - بنەڕەتی Mathematics
Computer Science (Basic Education) زانستی کۆمپیوتەر - بنەڕەتی Computer Sciences
Art (Basic Education) هونەر - بنەڕەتی Education & Teaching
Kindergarten Education پەروەری بچووکترین Early Childhood Education
Special Education پەروەری تایبەت Special Education
Veterinary Medicine پزیشکی دێرگ Veterinary Medicine
Water Science زانستی ئاو Natural Sciences
Environmental Science زانستی ژینگە Environmental Sciences
Agribusiness and Rural Development کاروبار کشتوکاری و گەشەی دێروێڵ Politics & International Relations
Biotechnology تێکنۆلۆژیای بیۆ Biotechnology
Natural Resources Management بەڕێوەبردنی سەرچاوە‌کانی دێرین Business & Management
Plant Protection پاری گیاوی Horticulture and Crop Science
Food Science زانستی خۆراک Food Science
Animal Science زانستی ئاژەڵ Animal Science
Horticulture مێوە‌کاری Horticulture and Crop Science
Crop Science زانستی بەرهەم Horticulture and Crop Science
Renewable Energy ئەنەرژیای نوێبووە Energy Engineering
Material Science زانستی ماده Natural Sciences
Sculpture مجسمە‌سازی Visual Arts
Ceramics سیرامیک Visual Arts
Music (Performance) موسیقا - لێدان Music
Music (Composition) موسیقا - بەرهەمهێنان Music
Ethnomusicology موسیقای گەلایەتی Music
Physical Education وەرزێش Physics & Astronomy
Sport Science زانستی وەرزێش Sport and Exercise Science
Accounting حسابداری Accounting
Economics بورجواری Economics
Business Management بەڕێوەبردنی کاروباری Business & Management
Administration بەڕێوەبردن Religious Studies
Commerce کاروبار Business & Management
Painting نەخش‌کاری Visual Arts
Plastic Arts هونەری تێکڕە Liberal Arts
Religious Education پەروەری زانستی ئیسلامی Religious Studies
Sharia شەرعیات Shariah & Islamic Law
Islamic Studies خوێندەوەری ئیسلامی Islamic & Quranic Studies
Political Science سیاسەتناسی Politics & International Relations
Law یاسا Law
Computer Science زانستی کۆمپیوتەر Computer Sciences
Kurdish Language and Literature زمانی کوردی و ئەدەبیاتی Literature
Arabic Language and Literature زمانی عەرەبی و ئەدەبیاتی Linguistics & Language Studies
English Language and Literature زمانی ئینگلیزی و ئەدەبیاتی English Language Studies
Translation وەرگێڕان Translation & Interpreting
Persian Language زمانی فاریسی Linguistics & Language Studies
Geography جوگرافیا Geography
Sociology کۆمەڵناسی Social & Cultural Studies
Archaeology باستان شیکاری Archaeology
Media میدیا Media Studies & Mass Media
Philosophy فەلسەفە Philosophy & Ethics
Social Work کاری کۆمەڵایەتی Social Work
History مێژوو History
Electrical Engineering ئەندازیاری ئەلێکتریکی Electrical Engineering
Water Resources Engineering ئەندازیاری سەرچاوە ئاوی General Engineering
Architecture Engineering ئەندازیاری تێکڕە Architecture
Building Construction بنیادنێ کار Civil Engineering & Construction
Geology جیۆلۆجیا Earth Sciences & Geology
Mathematics بیرکاری Mathematics
Chemistry کیمیا Chemistry
Physics فیزیا Physics & Astronomy
Biology بیۆلۆجیا Biological Sciences
General Medicine (MBBS) پزیشکی گشتی Medicine
Civil Engineering ئەندازیاری شار Civil Engineering & Construction
Public Health تندروستی گشتی Public Health
Medical Laboratories لاباراتوری پزیشکی Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Nursing نەرسینگ Nursing
Pharmacy دەرمانسازی Pharmacy
Dentistry دندانپزیشکی Dentistry

Master's Degree

11 programmes

University of Sulaimani provides 11 programmes at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.

Veterinary Medicine (Postgraduate) پزیشکی دێرگ - مستر Veterinary Medicine
Plastic Arts (Postgraduate) هونەری تێکڕە - مستر Liberal Arts
Political Science (Postgraduate) سیاسەتناسی - مستر Politics & International Relations
Law (Postgraduate) یاسا - مستر Law
Biology (Postgraduate) بیۆلۆجیا - مستر Biological Sciences
Chemistry (Postgraduate) کیمیا - مستر Chemistry
Civil Engineering (Postgraduate) ئەندازیاری شار - مستر Civil Engineering & Construction
Electrical Engineering (Postgraduate) ئەندازیاری ئەلێکتریکی - مستر Electrical Engineering
Pharmacy (Postgraduate) دەرمانسازی - مستر Pharmacy
Dentistry (Postgraduate) دندانپزیشکی - مستر Dentistry
General Medicine (Postgraduate) پزیشکی گشتی - مستر Medicine

Doctorate

2 programmes

These 2 programmes make up University of Sulaimani's doctoral catalogue, where candidates work closely with supervisors to produce publishable, original research.

Plastic Arts (Doctoral) هونەری تێکڕە - دکتۆرا Liberal Arts
General Medicine (Doctoral) پزیشکی گشتی - دکتۆرا Medicine

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

3 programmes

Beyond the main degree tiers, University of Sulaimani runs 3 programmes as certificates, diplomas, and associate or foundation programmes — useful for upskilling or as a pathway to bachelor's entry.

Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratories دیپلۆمای بەرز - لاباراتوری پزیشکی Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Higher Diploma in Nursing دیپلۆمای بەرز - نەرسینگ Nursing
Higher Diploma in Dentistry دیپلۆمای بەرز - دندانپزیشکی Dentistry

How to apply to University of Sulaimani

Below is a five-step path through the application process at University of Sulaimani, useful for first-time applicants and international students.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    University of Sulaimani's catalogue includes 90 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for University of Sulaimani's admissions process.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Submit your completed application through University of Sulaimani's official website at univsul.edu.iq. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of Sulaimani

Quick answers to the most common questions about University of Sulaimani — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.

When did University of Sulaimani open?

University of Sulaimani traces its founding to 1968 (approximately 58 years ago).

What city is University of Sulaimani in?

University of Sulaimani operates from Sulaimani, Iraq.

What is University of Sulaimani's control type?

It is a public higher-education institution.

How is University of Sulaimani ranked?

University of Sulaimani is ranked #3754 globally and #15 in Iraq.

What degrees does University of Sulaimani offer?

University of Sulaimani delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.

Is University of Sulaimani accredited?

Yes, University of Sulaimani is recognised by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

What is University of Sulaimani's official website?

You can find University of Sulaimani online at univsul.edu.iq.

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