School of Science and Engineering

On June 24, 2025, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) proudly hosted the First Kurdistan Mathematics Competition, in collaboration with the Kurdistan Mathematical Society (KMS) and with the support of Vision Education, Halabja Group, and Arcella. 19 teams from 16 universities across the region showcased their talent and passion for mathematics in a vibrant celebration […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) Alumni Association kicked off the Alumni Talk Series on June 23, 2025 with a truly inspiring session led by Aryan Qazzaz, one of UKH’s proud graduates. In a warm and engaging talk, Aryan shared personal stories from his time at UKH and reflected on the lessons he’s learned throughout […]

On June 5, 2025, UKH President Dr. Zana Ibrahim and Vice President (administration) Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood met with a group of outstanding students who recently represented UKH at the prestigious Undergraduate Research and Innovation Competition in Abu Dhabi. The students were joined in the meeting by their academic supervisors, who played a key role […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is proud to announce that Mahmood K. Abbas Agha, a senior student in the Computer Science programme, has secured first place in the 12th Undergraduate Research and Innovation Competition held at Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates. This prestigious competition featured over 600 projects from students representing 105 universities […]

Undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Civil Engineering (CIE) programme conducted a field visit to the Shaqlawa Water Facilities. This visit was part of their engineering assignments across several modules. CIE staff members supervised the visit, guiding the students through their off-campus assignments.​ The CIE programme at UKH offers students unequalled opportunities during their enrolment, […]

We are pleased to have hosted a specialised training session delivered by HKN Energy Ltd. for our Petroleum Engineering student. The session focused on enhancing professional and career development, with practical guidance on CV building, job applications, interview skills, and industry expectations. Students also learned about HKN’s upcoming internship programme, providing a valuable opportunity for […]

UKH Students in the Petroleum Engineering programme visited the Bekhma dam to explore the geological formations in the area and gain practical understanding of the petroleum system. During the visit, students had the opportunity to observe key geological features and relate them to concepts they have studied in class. It was a valuable hands-on learning […]

The Computer Science and Cyber Security proramme at the Unviersity of Kurdistan Hewlêr oranised a seminar for its students on cyber threat huntin, delivered by Mr Diyar Saadi. The seminar explored the proactive techniques of threat hunting, with a focus on uncovering and disrupting adversary infrastructure such as Command and Control (C2) servers, payload hosting […]

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 […]

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 […]