Sulaimani Polytechnic University

country rank	30
world rank	10353

University Overview

Founded in 1996, Sulaimani Polytechnic University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sulaymaniyah (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kurdistan. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kalar, Halabja, Chamchamal, Dukan, Darbandikhan. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kurdistan Regional Government, Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 23 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Iraqi higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Sulaimani Polytechnic University
Name	جامعة السليمانية التقنية
Acronym	SPU
Founded	1996
Motto	Firbun bo karjebajekrdn Learning to Apply
Colours	Blue, red, black, green, black, white and brown
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University Location

Address	Qirga, Wrme Street, Mardin 327, Alley 76 Sulaymaniyah (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) Kurdistan Iraq
T	+964 (748) 019 0092
F	+964
Other locations	Kalar, Halabja, Chamchamal, Dukan, Darbandikhan

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Sulaimani Polytechnic University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)
International students Int'l student	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Sulaimani Polytechnic University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	60-70%
Admission Office	Wrme Street, Mardin 327, Alley 76 Sulaimani +964 770 1964604

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Sulaimani Polytechnic University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	15,000-19,999
Academic Staff	700-799
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Sulaimani Polytechnic University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kurdistan Regional Government

Year of first Accreditation

1996

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Sulaimani Polytechnic University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

International Association of Universities (IAU)
Association of Arab Universities (AARU)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Open Education Consortium

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Site last updated: Monday, 18 February 2019

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Please visit the official website of Sulaimani Polytechnic University to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.