Established in 1960, University of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Baghdad (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, Iraq, University of Technology  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 60 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 