THE FOUNDER
The establishment of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) was inspired by the vision and initiative of His Excellency President Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As the founder of the university, President Nechirvan Barzani has showed tremendous support and commitment over the years to make sure it provides equal opportunities to students from all across the country. Thus, UKH has independently grounded its foundation in providing equal opportunity to all prospective students.
THE CHANCELLOR
Idris Nechirvan Barzani is serving as Chancellor of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) since 2019. He is a leading philanthropist in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq with a special focus on education, human development and environment. Since his appointment as the Chancellor of the UKH, he has been dedicated to achieve academic excellence, attain further accreditation for the university, create employment opportunities for the alumni, improve students’ satisfaction, and expand UKH’s community outreach and engagement.
THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT
THE BIRTH OF THE UNIVERSITY
The establishment of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) was inspired by the vision and initiative of His Excellency President Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As the founder of the university, President Nechirvan Barzani has showed tremendous support and commitment over the years to make sure it provides equal opportunities to students from all across the country. Thus, UKH has independently grounded its foundation in providing equal opportunity to all prospective students.
Mission & Vision
Mission: Our mission is to educate, inspire, and prepare future leaders while contributing to regional and global progress through research and innovation.
Vision: To be the leading internationally recognised university in the Kurdistan region and Iraq and a catalyst for political, economic, scientific, and social development.
Our Values:
- Student-centred
- Critical thinking
- Academic excellence
- Respect for different perspectives
- Inclusiveness
- Openness, honesty, fairness
Accreditation
University of Kurdistan Hewlêr holds International Accreditation from ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities) with Premier Status for its commendable Areas of Operation.
ASIC Accreditation is a leading, globally recognised quality standard in international education. Institutions undergo an impartial and independent external assessment process to confirm their provision meets rigorous internationally accepted standards, covering the whole spectrum of its administration, governance, and educational offering. Achieving ASIC Accreditation demonstrates to students and stakeholders that an institution is a high-quality education provider that delivers safe and rewarding educational experiences and is committed to continuous improvement throughout its operation.
About ASIC: One of the largest international accreditation agencies operating in 70+ countries, ASIC is recognised in the UK by UKVI – UK Visas and Immigration (part of the Home Office of the UK Government), is ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) Accredited and is a Full Member of The International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation), a member of the International Schools Association (ISA), and an institutional member of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network).
For more information on ASIC, please go to the link: https://www.asic.org.uk/about/affiliations-credentials
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