Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About UOB
University of Basrah (UOB) — public non-profit university. It is located in Basrah, Iraq. It is a modern higher education institution, established in 1964. As a part of Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), Arab union of higher education, UOB is actively building the academic environment in Iraq.
The institution is among the top-1200 in the world, according to QS International University Ranking. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 1501 position in the world.
UOB works in several scientific areas and is waiting for new students.
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at UOB is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UOB for local citizens starts from 1 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,000 USD. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local1USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
Master
Local4USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
UOB campus
UOB has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. Thanks to international exchange programs at UOB, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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