Founded in 1996, Sulaimani Polytechnic University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sulaymaniyah (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kurdistan. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kalar, Halabja, Chamchamal, Dukan, Darbandikhan. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kurdistan Regional Government, Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 24 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 90-100% making this Iraqi higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 