President's Welcome
- Founder's Message
- History
- Five Year Plan
Dr. Barham Salih
AUIS brings together students from diverse religious, ethnic, and geographic backgrounds—from Kurdistan, Iraq, and neighboring countries. Here, they prepare to thrive in a global economy, equipped with essential skills in information technology, management, and environmental stewardship.
This new university opened its doors in 2007 with the determination to provide an alternative to the “lecture-memorize-repeat” model of education so prevalent elsewhere in Iraq and the Middle East. Forty-five students from across Iraq were admitted to the first undergraduate class; simultaneously, the University launched an MBA program for professional students to study business and leadership at the graduate level.
In 2007, American University of Iraq, Sulaimani welcomed its inaugural class of ten students. Fifteen years later, 1,400 students pursue undergraduate degrees in 22 undergraduate programs. The University also serves a broader learning community by offering graduate degrees in its Master of Business Administration program, and by offering English language proficiency through its Academic Preparatory Program.
At A Glance
Established
2007
Centers
6
Alumni
+2200
Students
1350
International Faculty Members
20
Alumni Employment
%87
Mission and Values
The Mission and Core Values of the University are centered around creating a cadre of graduates who have the knowledge and skill set needed for success.
Accreditation
Quality Assurance measures at American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) work to ensure high levels of academic standards and institutional performances
Campus
When it was first established, AUIS was located on a smaller campus in the heart of the city and had one administrative building and a dozen movable classrooms. Today, the campus houses among the best university facilities in Iraq.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani is a self-perpetuating body that establishes policies for, and has oversight of, the University and its management and operations.
Life in Sulaimani
Nestled in the Zagros Mountains, Sulaimani is known as the Cultural Capital of the Kurdistan region and recognized as a UNESCO City of Literature. It is home to verdant public parks, theaters, galleries, cafes, modern shopping malls, and one of the country’s largest amusement parks..
