University of
Dohuk
Kurdistan Regional
Government
Northern Iraq
ESTABLISHMENT
On September 14, 1992, the parliament of
Kurdistan Region issued a decree establishing University of Dohuk, to be
comprised of two colleges: College of Medicine and College of Agriculture. The
University enrolled students almost at the beginning of the academic year
1992/1993. The first semester started on October 31, 1992. Afterwards, more
colleges were opened. As a complementary to the University structure, many
scientific centers were established in the University during the past years.
Postgraduate Studies leading to both M.Sc. and M.A. degrees were commenced in
the University in 1997. Afterwards, in 1998, postgraduate studies leading to
Ph.D. degree were started. In the academic year 1998/1999, the University is
internationally recognized as a member of International Association of
Universities (IAU).
FINANCE
Dohuk University is a state university
affiliated with the Council of Higher Education and Scientific Research and is
supported by the Kurdistan Regional Government. The study in the University is
free of charge for students who are citizens of Kurdistan Region. The University
carries on its tasks depending on an annual budget allocated by the
government.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
The main purpose of initializing and insisting to persuade
postgraduate studies (Master and Ph.D. degrees) is to prepare academic staff for
the near and far future for the University of Dohuk as well as for other
universities and technical institutes in Kurdistan Region, Iraq. There are no
alternatives because regional university graduates are forbidden to persuade
their postgraduate studies in the universities under the control of the Central
Government in Baghdad (due to a decree by that Government). On the other hand,
there are no means for the University graduates and the staff to persuade their
studies abroad.
M.Sc. and M.A. Program
Postgraduate studies were started in Dohuk University in the
academic year (1996/1997). The program consists of three semesters of advanced
courses that terminate by written examinations. Total credit units of the
courses is 24 to 28 units. The minimum pass degree in each examination is 60%
and the minimum average mark of all examinations must be at least 70%. If the
student passed the courses successfully, he may continue a one year research
work in his/her field of study of which he/her must submit a thesis at the end
of the year. Total credit units of the thesis is 8 to 12 units. The research
period can be extended six months if required. Finally, the student must defend
his/her thesis in front of a professional and specialized examination committee
consisting of at least three members (at least one external) in addition to
his/her supervisor. The program leads to M.Sc. or M.A. degree.
Ph.D. Program
Ph.D. programs were started in Dohuk University in the academic
year (1998/1999). The candidate should have Master degree. The program consists
of three or four semesters of advanced courses that terminate by written
examinations. The candidate should pass a specialized grand examination for
his/her registration for Ph.D. to be fulfilled. The minimum pass degree in each
examination is 60% and the minimum average mark of all examinations must be at
least 70%. If the student passed the courses successfully, he may continue for
at least two year research work in his/her field of study of which he/she must
submit a thesis. The thesis has to be evaluated by a specialized academician
abroad. Finally, the student must defend his/her thesis in front of a
professional and specialized examination committee consisting of at least four
members (at least two external) in addition to his/her supervisor. The program
leads to Ph.D. degree.
Fields of Postgraduate Study –
Master (academic year 1996 / 1997):
The program commenced on 1st
March 1997 and constituted the following fields of study:
Medical Basic Sciences: Biophysics and
Biochemistry
Agriculture: Plant, Forestry and Animal
Soil
Sciences
Economics and Agricultural economics
Fields of Postgraduate
Study – Master (academic year 1996/ 1997):
The program commenced on 1st
October 1997 and constituted the following fields of study:
Medical Basic Sciences: Microbiology
Agriculture: Plant,
Poultry and Animal
Soil Sciences
Veterinary
Fields of Postgraduate
Study – Master (academic year 1997/ 1998):
The program commenced on 1st
October 1998 and constituted the following fields of study:
Medical Basic Sciences: Medical Physiology
Agriculture: Plant,
Poultry and Animal
Soil Sciences
Veterinary
Fields of Postgraduate
Study – Master (academic year 1998/ 1999):
The program that will commence on
20th March 1999 and constitutes the following fields of study:
Civil Engineering
Irrigation Engineering
Fields of Postgraduate
Study – Master (academic year 1999/ 2000):
The program that will commence on
27th January 2000 and constitutes the following fields of study:
Medicine
Economics
Fields of Postgraduate
Study – Ph.D. (academic year 1998/ 1999):
The program commenced on 1st
October 1998 and constitutes the following fields of study:
Analytical Chemistry
Biology; Environmental,
Animal
Physiology
Plant Physiology
Fields of Postgraduate
Study – Ph.D. (academic year 1999/ 2000):
The Ph.D. program in the field of
Theoretical Physics was
commenced on 1st November 1999.
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