University of Kirkuk Presidency – Quality Assurance & Academic Accreditation
Quality Assurance Department
University of Kirkuk
The department is responsible for quality assurance and academic accreditation activities at the University of Kirkuk. Established in 2008, it supports the university from admission to graduation by developing standards and monitoring academic and administrative performance to ensure continuous improvement.
The primary goal is to elevate the university to internationally recognized standards through adopting quality criteria that enable institutional and program accreditation, as well as strengthening performance evaluation and development.
Department Structure
Training & Technical Support Division
Laboratory Accreditation Division
University Performance Evaluation Division
Rankings Unit
Academic Accreditation Division
Quality Assurance Division
Performance Development Division
Continuous Training Division
Key Activities & Achievements
1 Workshop on Iraqi Good Laboratory Classification
Workshop: Steps to implement Iraqi Good Laboratory Classification standards (05/03/2019).
2 Training course on Laboratory Quality Classification Form
Course: The laboratory role in completing the specialized laboratory quality classification form (24–28/03/2019).
3 Laboratory Safety Guide
Preparation and design of the Safety & Warning Signs Guide for educational laboratories.
4 Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Workshop
Workshop on Good Laboratory Practice (08/04/2019).
5 Seminar on Medical Waste Treatment
Scientific seminar on managing medical waste in UoK laboratories (24/04/2019).
6 Internal Quality Auditor Course – International Certificate
Participation in an Internal Quality Auditor course and obtaining an international certificate (9 participants).
7 Introductory Course on Quality Management System
Participation in a local introductory QMS course (9 participants).
8 Workshop on Writing Colleges’ Self-Assessment Report
Orientation workshop for faculty on preparing self-assessment reports (05/05/2019).
9 Times Certificate for Student Support
Obtained a Times certificate for student support at Khalifa University (01/05/2019).
10 Virtual Workshop on Institutional Accreditation Self-Study
Virtual workshop on the self-study framework for institutional accreditation (19/06/2020).
11 Entry into Times Impact Ranking (Sustainability) 2020
Achieved entry into The Impact Ranking 2020 and reached (+601) among a limited set of Iraqi universities.
12 Entry into RUR Technical Sciences Ranking
Entry into RUR 2020 Technical Sciences World University Ranking.
Source: roundranking.com – University of Kirkuk
Source: roundranking.com – University of Kirkuk
13 Hanze Universities Network Membership – WURI Project
Participation in an innovation project on ethical values and principles for the WURI ranking (World Universities with Real Impact).
Workshops & Seminars
5
Training Courses
3
International Rankings / Memberships
3
International Certificates
2