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About UoK
University of Kufa (UoK) — public non-profit university. It is located in Najaf, Iraq. It is one of the youngest higher education institutions in the country. UoK is an active member of Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), Arabic University Unions.
The university is in top-1200 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 1501 position in the world.
UoK does research in different fields of study. You can find them on the official site.
- Location
- Najaf, Iraq
- Establishment year
- 1987
- Students
- 28,179
- International students
- 43
- Female students
- 65%
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
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UoK tuition fees
The academic year at UoK is continuous, which means that students have no break between courses. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at UoK will cost local citizens a minimum of 1 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 1,000 USD per year. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Continuous
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local1USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
- Master
- Local1USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
UoK campus
The campus of UoK is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. Not only locals study at UoK, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
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. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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