Scientific Affairs Department

University of Kirkuk

The Scientific Affairs Department was established in 2016 after previously operating as a unit within the University structure. Today, it includes three main divisions: Admissions & Program Development, Student Affairs Follow-up, and University Orders.

The department is considered one of the key units at the University. It supervises the preparation and graduation of qualified academic cadres, developing their capabilities to become eligible for postgraduate degrees (Higher Diploma – Master’s – PhD) across various disciplines.

The department follows admission plans, disseminates application guidelines, tracks regulations, and issues official University orders for study leaves—until the orders for completion of study periods and awarding degrees are issued.

Postgraduate Studies Guide Admission & Application Regulations

Organizational Structure of the Scientific Affairs Department

Admissions & Program Development Division

Student Affairs Follow-up Division

University Orders Division

Chemical, Biological & Radiological Safety and Security Division

Scientific Division

Sustainable Development Unit

Government Program Unit

Scientific Outputs Marketing Division

Key Duties and Activities

1 Supervising Postgraduate Admissions

The department follows postgraduate admission plans across various disciplines, disseminates application guidelines, and adopts ministerial and University regulations for Higher Diploma, Master’s, and PhD programs.

2 Student Affairs Follow-up and Study Leave Management

The department tracks the files of admitted postgraduate students and study leaves inside and outside Iraq, from issuing leave orders until completion orders and awarding degrees, in coordination with relevant colleges and the ministry.

3 Enhancing Chemical, Biological & Radiological Safety and Security

The Safety and Security Division controls the handling of hazardous and radioactive materials in laboratories and college stores, monitors storage methods, and ensures safety and security standards in scientific and medical laboratories.

4 Documenting Scientific Activities and Electronic Programs

The Scientific Division uses several ministerial electronic systems, such as Nadwati, and platforms for joint work and consulting offices, to document conferences, seminars, workshops, panel discussions, and faculty activities.

5 Advancing Sustainable Development Goals at the University

The Sustainable Development Unit enhances infrastructure readiness, prepares service and recycling reports, organizes awareness campaigns and seminars, and cooperates with local and international entities to achieve SDGs and combat negative phenomena such as drug abuse.

6 Managing Government Program Activities

The Government Program Unit prepares monthly activities for colleges and centers using designated forms, covering infrastructure, workshops, training courses, published research, patents, agreements, community service, and more—then submits them to the ministry at the beginning of each month.

7 Marketing Scientific Outputs and Community Service

The Scientific Outputs Marketing Division activates the University’s role in marketing applied scientific outputs, invests faculty expertise, facilitates patents and innovation projects, and coordinates with beneficiary entities to establish clear agreements for utilizing scientific outputs.