Founded in 2003, the University of Kirkuk is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kirkuk (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, University of Kirkuk (Uokirkuk) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. University of Kirkuk (Uokirkuk) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 22-year-old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Iraqi higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Uokirkuk also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | University of Kirkuk |
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Name (Non Latin) | جامعة كركوك |
Acronym | Uokirkuk |
Founded | 2003 |
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Address | Kirkuk 36001 Kirkuk Iraq |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Kirkuk is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Kirkuk's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Kirkuk categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Kirkuk.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) | 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) | 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.
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The University of Kirkuk offers a variety of sport activities and facilities. For more information regarding sport activities and facilities, please visit https://uokirkuk.edu.iq/sport/.
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The University of Kirkuk provides scholarship opportunities for non-Iraqi (Arab and foreign) students who wish to pursue undergraduate studies, including Master's and Ph.D. programs, during the academic year 2023/2024. These scholarships are available for various disciplines, and there are limited seats offered as part of the scholarship program.
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University of Kirkuk is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2003
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Kirkuk 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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