American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) houses seven research centers covering key areas of discipline from entrepreneurship and innovation to international studies; gender studies and the environment; culture and arts to cultural heritage and preservation. Our centers attract experts and important funding to the University and outside community, enriching academic life, and providing valuable work and learning opportunities for students.
Institutional Review Board
The AUIS IRB is a committee established to promote a culture of research through the ethical review of any research activity to be conducted within the institution.
Center for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
Our centers attract experts and important funding to the University and outside community, enriching academic life, and providing valuable work and learning opportunities for students.
Center for Gender and Development Studies
The Gender Center seeks to elevate the women of Iraq and its Kurdistan region from second-class citizens to equal partners with men, both socially and professionally.
Institute for Korean Studies in the Middle East (IKSM) 중동의대표적한국학연구소
Our centers attract experts and important funding to the University and outside community, enriching academic life, and providing valuable work and learning opportunities for students.
Institute of Regional and International Studies
The Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS) is a center for policy research and training based in Iraq at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS)
Kashkul Center for Arts and Culture
Founded in 2016, Kashkul works at the nexus of cultural creation and preservation, believing them to be intrinsically linked.
AUIS Entrepreneurship And Innovation Center
Empowering Iraqi entrepreneurs and innovators by building a supportive and scalable ecosystem through research, education, networking, and partnerships.
