Knowledge University is private university that was established in 2009. The university is
licensed from the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research in the Kurdistan Region of
Iraq. There are eight colleges in the university; namely College of Engineering, College of
Science, College of Law, College of Education, College of Administrative & Financial Sciences, College of Dentistry, and College of Nursing.
The university can accommodate up to 4000 students and this figure is the minimum estimation
based on the current spaces available. At the time of writing this there are more than 2600
students enrolled in the university.
The university’s campus is located at the suburbs of the city of Erbil, near Kirkuk road (
see our location page). encompassing
modern style
architecture buildings and huge car parking lots surrounded by beautiful gardens. The campus is
one of the best campuses in the country known for its green and sustainable program
objectives.
In addition, the university has many other facilities such as an external conference hall and an
auditorium hall each spanning 2275 Square meters. Other facilities include football field,
basketball court, cafeterias and restaurant. Access to all buildings is facilitated either by
walkways throughout the many gardens within the campus.
There are numerous labs within the different faculties. These labs are equipped with the all the
necessary equipment and instruments required for conducting relevant experiments and tests.
There are several computer labs with internet/intranet access. Check out our facilities
page.
The university campus has the potential for future expansion and there are plans for new
colleges and departments.
KNOWLEDGE UNIVERSITY-ERBIL holds International Accreditation from ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities) with Premier Status for its commendable Areas of Operation.
ASIC Accreditation is a leading, globally recognized quality standard in international education. Institutions undergo an impartial and independent external assessment process to confirm their provision meets rigorous internationally accepted standards, covering the whole spectrum of its administration, governance, and educational offering. Achieving ASIC Accreditation demonstrates to students and stakeholders that an institution is a high-quality education provider that delivers safe and rewarding educational experiences and is committed to continuous improvement throughout its operation.
About ASIC: One of the largest international accreditation agencies operating in 70+ countries, ASIC is recognized in the UK by UKVI - UK Visas and Immigration (part of the Home Office of the UK Government), is ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) Accredited and is a Full Member of The International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation), a member of the International Schools Association (ISA), and an institutional member of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network).
