Scholarships & Cultural Relations Department

Scholarships, Fellowships, Delegations & International Academic Partnerships

The Scholarships & Cultural Relations Department is one of the key academic units within the University of Kirkuk Presidency. Administratively, it reports to the Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies. The department oversees scholarships, fellowships, study leaves, and scientific delegations abroad, while also developing cultural and academic relations with local and international universities and institutions.

The department began as a division under the Scientific Affairs Department in 2012, and later became an independent department under applicable university and ministerial regulations. Today, it plays a broad role including the follow-up of students studying abroad, coordination of scholarships and fellowships, preparation of MoUs and academic agreements, receiving official delegations, and supporting quality initiatives such as “Study in Iraq”, which welcomes students from several Arab and international countries.

Scholarships & Fellowships Information MoUs & International Relations

Divisions & Units

Students Abroad Division

Cultural Relations Division

Assessment & Degree Equivalence Unit

EU Projects Unit

Main Goals & Responsibilities

1Processing scholarship cases & tracking academic status

Processing scholarship, fellowship, and study-leave cases and tracking student academic progress between the University of Kirkuk and the host universities, ensuring compliance with academic, financial, and legal requirements.

2Strengthening academic and cultural cooperation

Communicating with reputable local and international universities to establish academic cooperation programs, including joint supervision, visiting professors, postdoctoral studies, and academic sabbaticals.

3Facilitating faculty delegations and international conferences

Facilitating procedures for faculty members and staff to participate in international conferences, workshops, seminars, and research missions to enhance scientific communication and professional development.

4Pursuing scholarships, grants, and international programs

Continuously pursuing scholarships, grants, and international development programs, and coordinating with cultural attachés and relevant entities to activate opportunities effectively.

5Managing “Study in Iraq” and incoming students

Implementing incoming-student admission plans under “Study in Iraq”, following up on student status in undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and coordinating with cultural attachés and partners inside and outside Iraq.

6Issuing official orders and organizing dispatch/return

Following up on official university orders related to joining, dispatching, and delegations; tracking departure and return, extensions, and documenting all updates accurately.

7Assessment and degree equivalence for medical fields

Organizing the assessment and equivalence process for applicants holding bachelor’s degrees from outside Iraq, particularly in medical disciplines, in line with the Ministry regulations and verification procedures.

8Activating MoUs, agreements, and twinning partnerships

Concluding and activating MoUs, academic agreements, and twinning partnerships with reputable institutions and following up implementation to support the University’s strategic objectives.

9Developing EU partnership projects

Supporting national initiatives for engagement with the European Union, participating in projects that enhance economic development and human capital, and facilitating faculty participation in EU programs and events.

10Coordinating cultural and scientific activities

Coordinating cultural and scientific activities between the University and external partners, organizing joint lectures, collaborative research, and events to strengthen the University’s regional and international presence.

Useful Links & Forms

Official Department Email

For inquiries and official correspondence:
culture-rel@uokirkuk.edu.iq
(Replace with your official email)

“Study in Iraq” Program

Program guide and admission links:
Add the official link here
(Set the page URL on the university website)