Department of Horticulture and Landscape Design
College of Agriculture - University of Kirkuk
About the Department
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering is one of the most important departments of the Main College of Agriculture since its establishment in 2005. The department includes an elite group of distinguished faculty members who graduated from leading universities and have diverse research interests, which gives the department an opportunity to deal with the current and future requirements of society. The department also seeks scientific communication with colleges, scientific institutes, and other public institutions, local and foreign. In this field, the department welcomes visiting professors from other universities for scientific exchange and the exchange of experiences and knowledge. It also welcomes postgraduate students from inside Iraq.
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering was opened on 10/1/2005 under the name of the Department of Horticulture, and in 2009 the name was changed to the Department of Horticulture and Garden Engineering. The new name came with the aim of shedding light on one of the scientific specializations related to the Department of Horticulture, which is the specialty of garden coordination and design.
The importance of the department lies in preparing specialized agricultural engineering and technical cadres competent in the field of horticultural sciences and garden engineering and spreading horticultural culture in society. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. Kefaia Ghazi Saeed.
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering was opened on 10/1/2005 under the name of the Department of Horticulture, and in 2009 the name was changed to the Department of Horticulture and Garden Engineering. The new name came with the aim of shedding light on one of the scientific specializations related to the Department of Horticulture, which is the specialty of garden coordination and design.
The importance of the department lies in preparing specialized agricultural engineering and technical cadres competent in the field of horticultural sciences and garden engineering and spreading horticultural culture in society. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. Kefaia Ghazi Saeed.
Vision, Mission & Objectives
Vision
The department aspires to prepare technical agricultural engineers in the field of horticultural sciences and garden engineering (ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables, plant tissue culture, as well as garden engineering and design) by improving the quality of teaching in the department, raising the scientific level of students, and qualifying them in the field of scientific and technical knowledge.
Mission
Preparing a distinguished horticultural cadre specialized in the field of horticultural sciences within special quality standards to meet the requirements of the labor market to contribute to the advancement of the agricultural sector and achieve food and environmental security.
Objectives
- Developing curricula related to fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, and garden engineering and design at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Preparing advanced and distinguished scientific programs in the field of horticultural sciences in light of national standards.
- Continuous preparation of graduates to be able to apply scientific and technical knowledge and modern agricultural technology.
- Cooperating with college departments, colleges, and other research centers in conducting joint research that serves the community.
- Providing expertise, studies, and technical consultations related to the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
- Preparing a database in the department for educational and research aspects and faculty member data.
- Establishing a system for continuous monitoring and evaluation in the department.
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Undergraduate Studies
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Postgraduate Studies
Postgraduate/Master’s studies were established in 2013, and Doctoral studies were created in the scientific department for the year 2024-2025.
Alumni & Career
Qualifications & Skills
- Scientific background in the production of vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants.
- Establishing agricultural projects.
- Using modern methods and developing ideas to achieve the best results.
- Providing consultations and joint cooperation with individuals and agricultural companies to achieve sustainable agricultural development.
Work Fields
- Ministry of Agriculture.
- Agricultural research departments.
- Ministry of Environment and Municipal departments.
- Establishing farms, orchards, and various agricultural projects in the private sector.
- Nurseries in the private sector.
Academic Program Description
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Contact Us
For official communication with the department headship, please email:
agr.college_kirkuk@uokirkuk.edu.iq
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A joint research team from the Universities of Kirkuk and Baghdad completes a scientific study on treating visual pollution resulting from the random design of gardens, parks and medians.
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Lecturers from the College of Agriculture receive a letter of thanks and appreciation from the University of Kufa
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Seminars - Workshops - Courses
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Seminars - Workshops - Courses
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Scientific Activities
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A lecturer at the College of Agriculture participates as a member of the committee discussing a doctoral thesis at the University of Diyala
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