Petroleum Engineering

UKH to Launch Joint International Dual Degree Master Programme in January 2025

The Unviersity of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) will launch joint international dual degree master programme in January 2025 in cooperation with the University of Leoben in Austria. This programme gives students the chance to earn two degrees: MSc in Reservoir Management from the University of Leoben and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from UKH. With only […]

October 15, 2024

UKH Petroleum Engineering Students to Spend a Semester in Austria

On Friday 4 October 2024, senior students of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Kurdistan Hewler (UKH) headed to Austria today to complete their studies at Montanuniversität Leoben.This is the second group of UKH petroleum students to spend a semester in Austria within our exhcnage programme with Montan University of Leoben, signed in 2023.It is […]

October 4, 2024

UKH Petroluem Engineering Students Visit Pishkabir Oil Filed

UKH Petroleum Engineering students conducted a successful field visit to DNO’s Pishkabir field. The visit provided an incredible opportunity for the students to see firsthand the various activities and operations that go into petroleum extraction and processing.   The students had the chance to learn about advanced safety protocols and environmental measures in place, engage […]

July 1, 2024

Progression to the University of Huddersfield

Academic Year of 2024-2025 Application Process and Requirements UKH has signed a progression agreement with the University of Huddersfield, located in the UK. The partnership will enable our students to study at the University of Huddersfield, advancing their education and earning dual degrees at the end of their studies. We were delighted to receive a […]

April 28, 2024

UKH Alumni Newsletter: Special Edition – International Women’s Day

The Alumni Association at the University of Kurdistan Hewler (UKH) dedicated the second issue of the second volume of UKH Alumni Newletter especially to UKH successfull women in Kurdistan and beyond. To highlight our appreciation for their accomplishments, this issue exclusively features the inspiring stories of our female graduates. Click here to read the special […]

March 8, 2024

UKH Petroleum Engineering Student Among 100 Student Participants in IPTC

Handav Karwan Mohammed is a UKH student of Petroleum Engineering programme (UG III) who was recently chosen as one of the 100 student participants in the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) hosted by Aramco in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Hndav is an active student with a proven record in multidisciplinary activities, ranging from volunteering in the […]

February 19, 2024

UKH Professor Achieves Status of Principal Fellow (PFHEA) from Renowned UK Institution

On August 24 2023, UKH Acting Dean of the School of Science and Engineering Professor Dr. Tarik A. Rashid received the status of Principal Fellow (PFHEA) from the AdvanceHE Academy, the UK’s professional body for university teachers. Dr. Tarik achieved this status In recognition of his attainment against the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching […]

September 3, 2023

UKH Signs MOU with Montanuniversität Leoben in Austria

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) signed a memorandum of understanding with Montanuniversität Leoben in Austria on 8 August 2023. This MOU, above all, is a milestone in the further internationalisation process of UKH and a big step forward for UKH petroleum engineering programme. Montanuniversität Leoben is one of the oldest universities in the world, […]

August 8, 2023

UKH Secures $32M Software Grant from Halliburton

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is proud to announce securing a significant grant worth $32 Million for Landmark Software from US oil and gas service company Halliburton. The grant was announced in a ceremony on Sunday 6 August 2023 in UKH in presence of UKH President Prof. Dr. Keith Sharp, Vice President Prof. Dr. […]

August 6, 2023

4th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RECENT INNOVATIONS IN ENGINEERING (ICRIE) 2023

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is partnering with the University of Duhok (UoD) to organise the fourth INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RECENT INNOVATIONS IN ENGINEERING (ICRIE) 2023 (ICRIE 2023) on the 13th and 14th of September 2023. Professor at UKH School of Science and Engineering (SSE) are co chairs of different topics of this conference. SSE is led by national and […]

June 12, 2023