School of Social Sciences

On Sunday 13 October 2024, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) hosted a grand opening ceremony for the Austria Community Centre on the campus. The ceremony was marked by a high profile presence of distinguished diplomats, government officials, academics and faculty members. This centre stands as a remarkable achievement, bringing the Kurdistan Region and the […]

In recent years, Kurdish studies have gained increasing scholarly attention as the geopolitical, cultural and social dynamics of Kurdistan continue to shape, and to be shaped by, the regional and global context. This surge in academic and political interest takes place against the backdrop of rapidly changing balance of power and shifting geopolitical dynamics in […]

The Unviersity of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for triple masters degree in Leadership, Ethics and Politics, in cooperation with the National Kapodestrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the University of Sulaimani. This MSc programme offers comprehensive training in leadership, combining theory and practical skills. Enrolled students will explore […]

On Tuesday 4 June 2024, visiting lecturer at UKH Diplomacy & International Law programme Mr. Falah Mustafa welcomed distinguished diplomats from the US, UK, France, Germany and Italy in a unique lecture session. The diplomats enriched the lecture with their knowledge and experience. Mr. Mark Stroh (US Consul General), Mr. Klaus Streicher (German Consul General), […]

In collaboration with ForumZDF, UKH Centre for Peacebuilding and Dialogue (CPD) is thrilled to announce a series of trainings with the forum which is one of the globally active peace organisations. The series of world-class insightful trainings on conflict resolution and peacebuilding will take place in May, June, and July 2024. The training series will […]

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 […]

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 […]

Korean Consul General Seungcheol Lim visited UKH today and was warmly received by UKH President and Vice President Prof. Dr. Keith Sharp and Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood, respectively. Both sides discussed the value of comparative studies of the economics of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and South Korea. Prof. Sharp expressed UKH’s interest and motivation […]

Dr. Di Wu, lecturer at UKH’s School of Social Sciences (SSS) has published an article which has won the Translation Prize Winner of the Year by the British Association of Decadence Studies (BADS). Dr. Wu’s article is titled “Park Young-hee, ‘A Ward Woven with Moonlight’ (1923): A Translation with an Overview of Korean Decadence” which […]

Issue 5 of Volume 1 of the UKH Alumni Newsletter is published by the UKH Alumni Association. This issue was published after the graduation ceremony class of 2023 was held for 283 graduates, adding to the number of UKH future leaders already involved in leading in their respective fields. This issue sheds the light on […]