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[email protected]
+964 (0)770 461 5555 (Kurdish)
+964 (0)750 704 1344
AUIS Baghdad Office:
Business Avenue, 1st floor
+964 (0)772 773 7388 (Arabic)
Admission Criteria
The Admissions Office team is here to help you understand the requirements for each program. If at any point you feel lost, please contact us by
[email protected]
+964 (0)770 461 5555
+964 (0)772 773 7388
+964 (0)750 704 1344
You can also check your eligibility in an easy way here.
Academic requirements
Each BA program* has entry requirements based on the eligibility scores set by the Ministry of Education. For the Iraqi students, final high school exam results are considered. Please check the requirements below For vocational or institute graduates, please contact the Admissions office to confirm the academic requirements relevant to your educational background. For international school graduates, after your application to AUIS, you will need to equalize your high school certificate at the KRG Directorate of Exams (Azmoonakan office). For more information, please read here or consult AUIS Admissions Counselor.
English language requirement
Since AUIS is an American university, all education is done in English language only. Therefore, an English language test is required of all applicants, unless they finished an international high school. The placement test is done at AUIS, free of charge. Based on the placement score, students will be either able to start undergraduate program (UG) studies at once or will need Academic Preparatory Program (APP).
| AUIS Levels | CEFR | AUIS Placement Score | AUIS iBT TOEFL | IELTS | Duo lingo English Test | AUIS (ACTFL & CEFR) | APP Level advancement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations | A1 | 0-49 | 0-29 | 0-3 | 10-50 | Novice low-Novice mid | |
| APP 1 | A2 | 50-59 | 30-42 | 4 | 55-60 | Novice high, Intermediate low | Passing Foundations with 70+ grade |
| APP 2 | B1 | 60-69 | 43-58 | 4.5 | 65-75 | Intermediate Mid, Intermediate High | Or passing Level 1 with 70+ grade |
| APP 3 | B2 | 70-79 | 59-68 | 5 | 80-90 | Intermediate high to Advanced low | Or passing Level 2 with 70+ grade |
| UG Concurrent Enrollment 2 ESL +3 UG | B2+ | 80-89 | 69-71 | 5.5 | 95-100 | Advanced low to Advance mid | Or passing Level 3 with 70+ grade |
| UG 5 UG credit classes | C1 | 90-99 | 72 | 6+ | 105-115 | Advanced mid to Advanced high |
- Transfer Students
- Study Abroad Students
Transfer students go through the same application process, but in addition you need to submit an official university transcript (physical copy) or send a pdf file of the official transcript via email to [email protected]. Applicants should allow 1-3 weeks for a response for a transfer credit request.
Studying abroad at AUIS offers students a unique opportunity to experience life in Sulaimani and Iraqi Kurdistan while studying in the American style university that offers quality education in English in a very international community. To date, students from all over the world have completed terms at AUIS. Study abroad is available for regular semesters (fall or spring), a full year, and/or intensive terms (summer or winter).
In order to be eligible for study abroad, you must:
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time student at university outside of Iraq
- Be proficient in English (either in the form of completed English-language university coursework or official TOEFL iBT, IELTS score)
Transferring Credits
Transfer of credits varies depending on a student’s home institution. Students interested in study abroad at AUIS should check with their home institution before applying. AUIS’s coursework is detailed in the Academic Catalog. Questions may be directed to [email protected].
How to Apply
Please contact Ms. Wala Talib, Admissions Record Manager at [email protected] for the details. Please be ready to submit your home institution official enrollment verification as well as proof of English proficiency.
Students are not required to equalize their certificates for the Iraqi system in order to be eligible for study abroad.
(2023-2024) ministry regulations.
| Academic Programs | Highschool – Scientific | Highschool – Literary | Vocational High School- Commerce Branch | 5 Years institutes | 2 Years institutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Dentistry | |||||
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery | 87% | 87% | |||
| College of Pharmacy | |||||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | 81% | 77% | |||
| Department of Business Administration | |||||
| BS Business Administration | 55% | 55% | 57% | 57% | 50% |
| BS Human Resource Management | 55% | 55% | |||
| BS Digital Marketing and Social Media | 55% | 55% | 57% | 57% | 50% |
| Department of Engineering | |||||
| BS Civil Engineering | 77% | 87% | 77% | ||
| BS Mechanical Engineering | 72% | 87% | 69% | ||
| BS Energy Engineering | 72% | 69% | |||
| BS Industrial Engineering | 72% | ||||
| BS Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Engineering | 72% | ||||
| Department of English | |||||
| BA Journalism | 55% | 55% | 57% | 55% | |
| BA English Literature | 60% | 60% | |||
| BA Translation | 55% | 55% | 57% | English Language-52% Translation-50% | |
| Department of Information Technology (IT) | |||||
| BS Information Technology | 57% | 67% | 57% | 57% | |
| BS Cybersecurity | 57% | 67% | 57% | 57% | |
| BS Software Engineering | 72% | 82% | 77% | 69% | |
| Department of International Studies | |||||
| BA International Studies | 57% | 57% | |||
| BA International Relations | 57% | 57% | |||
| BA Law | 62% | 62% | 59% | ||
| Department of Medical & Health Sciences | |||||
| BS Medical Laboratory Science | 59% | 59% |
