University of Sulaimani: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5042 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1820 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #13 of 62 | In Iraq |
| #1 of 6 | In Sulaymaniyah |
| #845 of 1,060 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 47 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 25,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- univsul.edu.iq
- Acceptance rate
- 48%*
* The University of Sulaimani is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 25,000 |
|---|
Research profile
University of Sulaimani has published 6,766 scientific papers with 58,243 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Geology, and Genetics.
University of Sulaimani majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 0 | 9 |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 | 13 |
| 1997 | 3 | 13 |
| 1998 | 0 | 8 |
| 1999 | 13 | 16 |
| 2000 | 1 | 22 |
| 2001 | 0 | 23 |
| 2002 | 0 | 29 |
| 2003 | 1 | 14 |
| 2004 | 1 | 17 |
| 2005 | 3 | 16 |
| 2006 | 12 | 15 |
| 2007 | 18 | 23 |
| 2008 | 21 | 33 |
| 2009 | 18 | 40 |
| 2010 | 39 | 46 |
| 2011 | 39 | 103 |
| 2012 | 70 | 160 |
| 2013 | 132 | 253 |
| 2014 | 146 | 317 |
| 2015 | 175 | 460 |
| 2016 | 231 | 608 |
| 2017 | 239 | 927 |
| 2018 | 305 | 1393 |
| 2019 | 530 | 2158 |
| 2020 | 775 | 4253 |
| 2021 | 775 | 6766 |
| 2022 | 1099 | 10114 |
| 2023 | 1275 | 13573 |
| 2024 | 764 | 15922 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Sulaimani gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Program | Duration (years) | Tuition Cost (IQD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Civil Engineering | 5 | 15,000,000 |
| Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | 5 | 15,000,000 |
| Engineering | Electrical Engineering | 5 | 15,000,000 |
| Engineering | Chemical Engineering | 5 | 15,000,000 |
| Engineering | Computer Engineering | 5 | 15,000,000 |
| Engineering | Software Engineering | 5 | 15,000,000 |
| Science | Physics | 4 | 12,000,000 |
| Science | Chemistry | 4 | 12,000,000 |
| Science | Biology | 4 | 12,000,000 |
| Science | Mathematics | 4 | 12,000,000 |
| Science | Computer Science | 4 | 12,000,000 |
| Law and Politics | Law | 5 | 18,000,000 |
| Law and Politics | Political Science | 4 | 14,000,000 |
| Language and Humanities | English Language | 4 | 12,000,000 |
| Language and Humanities | Kurdish Language | 4 | 12,000,000 |
| Language and Humanities | Arabic Language | 4 | 12,000,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Sulaimani.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
Notable alumni
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Bachtyar Ali
- Occupations
- writerpoetnovelistessayist
- Biography
-
Bachtyar Ali Muhammed, is a Kurdish novelist, intellectual, literary critic, essayist, and poet. Ali started out as a poet and essayist, but has established himself as an influential novelist from the mid-1990s. He has published thirteen novels, and several collections of poetry and essays.
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Shaswar Abdulwahid
- Enrolled in the University of Sulaimani
- 2001-2005 graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Shaswar Abdulwahid is an Iraqi Kurdish businessman and politician, leader of New Generation Movement and the founder of NRT media.
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Yonadam Kanna
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Yonadam Yousip Kanna is an Assyrian politician and the first Christian member of the Iraqi National Assembly since 2003. Kanna also served as the Secretary General of the Assyrian Democratic Movement from 2001 to 2023.
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Ala Talabani
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ala Talabani is a Kurdish politician and former head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan bloc in the Iraqi parliament. She is a three-time member of the Council of Representatives of Iraq.
General information
| Alternative names | UoS جامعة السليمانية |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Motto | For Knowledge, for Freedom |
| Colors | dark red, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Sulaymaniyah Iraq |
|---|---|
| City population | 878,000 |
| Phone | +964 (207) 810 0308 |
| Fax | +964 (870) 169 6314 |