Established in 2003, University of Wasit is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Al Kut (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Wasit.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, Iraq, University of Wasit  is a coeducational higher education institution. University of Wasit offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 