Undergraduate Admissions | The American University of Iraq Sulaimani

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Undergraduate Admissions

 
The Admissions department at AUIS offers information sessions twice daily, Sunday through Thursday at 11am and 3pm.  Prospective students and their families can attend a session to learn more about academic programs at AUIS!  Kindly note all visitors must bring an ID with them to enter campus.
 
Select an academic major below to learn more about Undergraduate programs at AUIS. Program requirements listed are for the 2022-2023 academic year. Different requirements may be issued by the Ministry of Higher Education for the coming academic year.
 

Artificial intelligence and Robotics Engineering (AIRE) is a 4-year multidisciplinary engineering program in which knowledge in the fields of electrical, mechanical, computer, and mechatronics is utilized to build intelligent and autonomous systems capable of performing tasks with high speed, precision, and efficiency.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific Branch
70%

The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration is designed to equip students with the tools necessary to excel in private sector enterprises. The specific knowledge covered in this major includes accounting, finance, and economics. These areas are augmented with courses in management, law and ethics, quantitative analysis and information technology. Throughout the curriculum, an emphasis is placed on critical thinking and problem solving that enables students to add value in a variety of commercial settings. This comprehensive blend of skills prepares students for a variety of careers in commerce.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific or Literary Branch
55%
Vocational High School – Commerce Branch
55%
Five-Year Institutes – Business Administration and Commerce Branch
55%
Two-Year Institutes – Business Administration and Oil and Gas Administration Branch 
Passing score

The Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering prepares students with a strong analytical foundation in engineering sciences through engineering courses and practical experience. The Engineering Department provides students with a strong analytical basis in engineering science, reinforced with engineering fundamental courses, and connected to hands-on practical experience. The educational objectives of the Engineering program are for graduates to become engineers who have the ability to practice the design, service, and/or operation of engineering systems; and display the potential to take professional leadership positions that require an extensive engineering background.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific Branch
76%
Vocational High School – Drawing Engineering
85%
Two-Year Institutes – Construction Branch
75%

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific Branch
58%
Vocational High School – IT or Computer Repair Branch
65%
Five-Year Institutes – Network or Web Design or Programming Branch
55%
Two-Year Institutes – IT and Network Branch 
55%

The newly established College of Dentistry at American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) features an advanced curriculum by skilled professionals in the field of dentistry to provide the highest quality of education. All of the program’s dental clinics and labs are supplied with advanced state-of-the-art equipment and feature an array of technologies from different branches of dentistry.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific Branch
86%
Two-Year Institutes – Denstistry, Public Institutes 
85%

The Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing and Social Media (DMSM) at AUIS provides a specialist degree in the field that will experience the strongest future growth in the area of marketing. This four-year undergraduate degree program provides students with comprehensive coursework and experiential education in digital marketing and social media. The program will prepare students for careers in business and non-business organizations that increasingly use digital channels such as social media, e-commerce portals, and mobile apps in their operations.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific or Literary Branch
55%
Vocational High School – Commerce Branch
55%
Five-Year Institutes – Business Administration and Commerce Branch
55%
Two-Year Institutes – Marketing Branch 
Passing score

The Bachelor of Science degree in Energy Engineering facilitates students’ understanding of the different aspects of the energy sector and development of innovative ideas. The Engineering Department provides students with a strong analytical basis in engineering science, reinforced with engineering fundamental courses, and connected to hands-on practical experience. The educational objectives of the Engineering program are for graduates to become engineers who have the ability to practice the design, service, and/or operation of engineering systems; and display the potential to take professional leadership positions that require an extensive engineering background.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific Branch
70%
Two-Year Institutes – Energy and Mechanics Branches 
67%

The Bachelor of Arts in English Journalism develops in students a dexterity in traditional and emerging media and stresses individual field-work as a primary vehicle, allowing students to cultivate their own interests as they learn all the necessary skills. The English Department offers students the opportunity to explore – and participate in the rich tradition of the written word in English. All students learn to approach texts and ideas critically, to consider them thoughtfully, and to write about them clearly. The enhanced fluency in English majors and minors will prepare them to compete in the domestic and international job markets for careers in teaching, journalism, government, marketing, communications, publishing, and business as well as for graduate study.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific or Literary Branch
58%
Five-Year Institutes – English Language Branch
55%
Two-Year Institutes – English Language Branch
50%
Two-Year Institutes – Translation 
50%

The Bachelor of Arts in English Literature provides students with an opportunity to read and think deeply about a range of literature written in the English language. Not only will students explore and enjoy various texts, they will develop powerful analytical and theoretical tools that can help prepare them for a variety of careers. The English Department offers students the opportunity to explore – and participate in the rich tradition of the written word in English. All students learn to approach texts and ideas critically, to consider them thoughtfully, and to write about them clearly. The enhanced fluency in English majors and minors will prepare them to compete in the domestic and international job markets for careers in teaching, government, marketing, communications, publishing, and business as well as for graduate study.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific or Literary Branch
58%
Five-Year Institutes – English Language Branch
55%
Two-Year Institutes – English Language Branch
50%
Two-Year Institutes – Translation 
50%

The Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management (HRM) at AUIS is a four-year undergraduate degree program that provides students comprehensive coursework and experiential education in HRM. The HRM curriculum, reflecting modern curricula in the U.S., blends contemporary knowledge with advanced concepts to deliver a cutting-edge program. Students will be educated to work and excel in a variety of work settings, including private corporations, government, educational settings, or self-employment.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific or Literary Branch
55%

The industrial engineering curriculum is a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (IE). Industrial engineers are well-rounded engineers with unique skills in scientific knowledge, innovation, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific Branch
70%

The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology is a technical degree program that prepares students in the core competencies of the IT discipline, including problem-solving and programming, networking, database systems, internet and web technologies and information security. The IT major is a suitable choice for students interested in future employment in the areas such as software development and application support, network operations, database management, technical liaison and sales and IT services.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific Branch
58%
Vocational High School – IT or Computer Repair Branch
65%
Five-Year Institutes – Network or Web Design or Programming Branch
55%
Two-Year Institutes – IT and Network Branch
55%

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific or Literary Branch
58%

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies prepares students for a wide range of careers: local and national government, administration, diplomacy, international business, non-governmental organizations, as well as teaching and journalism. Alumni pursue graduate degrees all over the world in fields such as law, business, economics, political science, and history.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific or Literary Branch
58%

The Bachelor of Arts in Law is rooted in the premier legal higher education program in Iraq and its Kurdistan Region. It strives to offer a vibrant and diverse department where students develop the knowledge, skills, and professional values to have successful careers advancing justice, building the economy, and serving the various needs of modern Iraqi and Kurdish society.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific or Literary Branch
61%
Two-Year Institutes - Law
55%

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is designed to prepare students with expertise not only in engineering, but the application of physics, mathematics, and material science to design. The Engineering Department provides students with a strong analytical basis in engineering science, reinforced with engineering fundamental courses, and connected to hands-on practical experience. The educational objectives of the Engineering program are for graduates to become engineers who have the ability to practice the design, service, and/or operation of engineering systems; and display the potential to take professional leadership positions that require an extensive engineering background.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific Branch
70%
Vocational High School – Mechanics or Automobile Repair Branch
85%
Two-Year Institutes – Mechanics Branch
67%

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) educates and equips students with the knowledge, critical thinking, scientific literacy, problem-solving and practical skills that are essential for a professional clinical laboratory scientist. The program aims to train highly competent and socially responsible professionals who will contribute to the improvement of public health and well-being, as well as the development of the medical sciences practice and research in Iraq and the wider Middle East. Besides preparing students to perform and interpret laboratory results in various physical, chemical, and biological specialties, the AUIS MLS program emphasizes the principles of ethical and pluralistic practices in various medical fields.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific Branch
60%
Two-Year Institutes – Medical Laboratory Science Branch
57%

The AUIS College of Pharmacy is a newly established educational institute. It delivers innovative education tools to comply with modern American and European learning styles. Students will enjoy integrated learning and practice pharmacy placements at early program enrollment. The program awards a Bachelor Science of Pharmacy after completing the necessary credits in pharmaceutical sciences.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific Branch
82%
Two-Year Institutes – Pharmacy, Public Institutes
75%

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering prepares a generation of students who can develop and solve industrial, governmental, educational, and organizational problems with contemporary programming and designing tools. The AUIS Software Engineering program focuses on engraving engineering principles onto prospective software engineers that can contribute to the public, local and regional sectors in the best possible engineering methods and practices. Not only are students expected to create an impact with the obtained knowledge in the program, but also discover new findings in their technological, practical and professional endeavors.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific Branch
70%
Vocational High School – IT or Computer Repair Branch
80%
Five-Year Institutes – Network or Web Design or Programming Branch
85%
Two-Year Institutes – Electricity (Electronic Department) or IT or Communications or Computer Branches
67%

The Bachelor of Arts in Translation equips students with the practical skills and theoretical background to work at a professional level in translation either within Iraq or internationally. Students practice English language proficiency to a high level, gain skills in practical translation and interpreting technique in situations as closely matched to professional conditions as possible, and cover a wide variety of linguistic sources, cultural contexts, and registers of language.

Branch
Required Score
High School – Scientific or Literary Branch
56%
Five-Year Institutes – English Language Branch
55%
Two-Year Institutes – English Language Branch
50%
Two-Year Institutes – Translation 
50%