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Recently, the Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wadi e.V. (Wadi), a distinguished organisation based in Frankfurt, Germany, promoting educational programmes, research, and awareness raising initiatives through capacity building since 1992 in the Middle East, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). […]

On Thursday, 24 April 2025, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) proudly welcomed back Saya Sarhad, a distinguished alumna of the Petroleum Engineering Class of 2022, for a special presentation to current Petroleum Engineering students. Saya, the first person in Iraq to be selected for the prestigious TotalEnergies Scholars programme, shared insights into her academic […]

We are proud to announce that the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) School of Medicine has received full accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Medical Colleges in Iraq (NCAMC), according to a decree signed by the president of NCAMC on April 23, 2025. This significant achievement highlights the institution’s unwavering commitment to excellence […]

Embark on a unique educational journey with a Dual Degree International Master Programme, a collaborative initiative between Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL) in Austria and the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH). This programme offers ambitious students the opportunity to graduate with a Master of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering specializing in Reservoir Management from both institutions. Gain […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is glad to announce that UKH and Mayo Clinic researchers are collaborating on a study focused on chronic disease in Iraq. The researchers have recently agreed to collaborate to advance research on chronic diseases in low- and middle-income countries. This collaboration will utilize Mayo Clinic researchers’ expertise in clinical […]

Four UKH students, along with our Vice President (administration) Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlod, proudly represented UKH at the Real Corp 2025 conference in Graz, Austria. Big moment for our university on the global stage!

UKH is proud to have hosted a premier global academic gathering over the last two days. The 4th International Kurdish Studies Conference brought together world renowned scholars and academics to explore key topics under a timely theme “Reimagining Kurdistan: Identity, Politics and Resistance in a Transforming Middle East”. Thanks to our partners and sponsors for […]

On 19 April 2025, the Third UKH Alumni Reunion was held in the gardens of the Erbil Interntional Hotel. With over 1000 alumni turnout, the event marked reliving memories, renewing bonds and revivin the UKH spirit stronger than ever. The event was sponsored by RT Bank.

Global Academic Community Gathers in Erbil for Premier Kurdish Studies Conference ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION OF IRAQ – The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) will host the highly anticipated 4th International Conference of Kurdish Studies on 22–23 April 2025, under the timely theme “Reimagining Kurdistan: Identity, Politics, and Resistance in a Transforming Middle East.” This landmark […]

Press Release: Professor Dr. Dana Mawlood, Vice President for Administration and Director of the Austrian Community Centre at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), concluded an official visit to Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL) in Austria. The purpose of the visit was to deepen the academic cooperation between UKH and MUL, evaluate the progress of existing programmes, […]