Scientific Affairs Department – University of Kirkuk

University of Kirkuk Presidency – Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies Department

Scientific Affairs Department

University of Kirkuk

The Scientific Affairs Department is one of the core departments of the university, and it currently includes two main units: the Scientific Division and the Government Program Division.

The department is concerned with following up on the university’s scientific, research, and academic activities, documenting conferences, seminars, workshops, and panel discussions, in addition to monitoring faculty activities, consulting offices, and related electronic programs.

It also undertakes the preparation and follow-up of the activities of colleges and centers within the framework of the government program, and submits periodic data and reports to the relevant authorities, contributing to the development of institutional performance and enhancing the quality of scientific and administrative work at the university.

Organizational Structure of the Scientific Affairs Department

Scientific Division

Government Program Division

Tasks and Activities of the Scientific Affairs Department

1 Supervision of Admissions and Postgraduate Studies

The department follows up on postgraduate admission plans for various specializations, circulates application regulations, and adopts ministerial and university instructions related to Higher Diploma, Master’s, and PhD programs.

2 Follow-up of Student Affairs and Study Leave

The department follows up on the files of admitted students and study leave cases inside and outside Iraq, from the issuance of study leave orders until the issuance of graduation and degree-awarding orders, in coordination with the concerned colleges and the ministry.

3 Documentation of Scientific Activities and Electronic Programs

The Scientific Division uses several ministerial electronic systems such as the Nadwati Program, in addition to joint activities and consulting office systems, to document conferences, seminars, workshops, panel discussions, and faculty activities.

4 Management of Government Program Activities

The Government Program Division is responsible for preparing and organizing the monthly activities of colleges and centers through dedicated forms, covering infrastructure, workshops, seminars, courses, published research, patents, international and local agreements, community service, and more, which are then submitted to the ministry at the beginning of each month.