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Koya University (Kurdistan Region)

· Public University · Est. 2003

#24 in Iraq Admissions open
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Public University
Founded
2003
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Koya University (Kurdistan Region) at a glance

  1. Where it stands

    On Educads it is #24 of the ranked universities in Iraq, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 36,910 times (h-index 74), according to OpenAlex.

  2. Ranked near it in Iraq

    Universities placed just above and below Koya University (Kurdistan Region) on Educads:

    #22 University of Kirkuk#23 Alayen University#25 Al Muthanna University#26 Komar University of Science and Technology

Questions about Koya University (Kurdistan Region)

Is Koya University (Kurdistan Region) a good university?

On Educads it is #24 of the ranked universities in Iraq, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 36,910 times (h-index 74), according to OpenAlex.

Overview

Koya University is a comprehensive public university in Koya (Koy Sanjaq), located about 65 km southeast of Erbil in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq. It was founded by former Iraqi President Jalal Talabani. The university has six faculties: Faculty of Education, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Health, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, and Faculty of Physical Education. These faculties cover 27 academic departments. Current enrollment is over 5,000 students, and the university has more than 1,000 permanent faculty and administrative staff.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Iraq.

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Last updated 22 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.