Founded in 2003, University of Kirkuk is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Kirkuk (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, Iraq, University of Kirkuk (Uokirkuk) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Kirkuk (Uokirkuk) 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 17 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Iraqi higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 