University of Sulaimani

What University of Sulaimani does

University of Sulaimani is a public, government-owned multidisciplinary university established in 1968, located on Kirkuk Road in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It operates as one of the oldest education institutions in the Kurdistan region and runs 22+ colleges spanning administration and economics, agricultural engineering, basic education, commerce, dentistry, education, engineering, environmental sciences, fine arts, humanities, Islamic sciences, languages, law, medicine, nursing, national security, pharmacy, physical education, political sciences, science, and veterinary medicine. The university is overseen by the Kurdistan Regional Government through the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with Prof. Dr. Kosar M. Ali serving as President.

The institution delivers a portfolio of integrated academic and administrative services including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs; a Research and Development Center; a Thesis Online Submission System; an Academic Calendar System; a Student Feedback System; and a Rankings Portal. Specialized centers support international student exchanges, career development, Cisco networking certifications, language and cultural programs, gender equality initiatives, and a newly added Huawei Technology Academy. It maintains 17+ documented international academic partnerships across Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, the UK, Iran, Turkey, Japan, Malaysia, and Armenia, with Bologna process alignment and active accreditation programs.

As a public entity, the university is funded primarily through Kurdistan Regional Government allocations rather than commercial revenue. In July 2024, the Council of Ministers approved a $5 million capital reallocation for a flagship research center and a 70% revenue-retention mechanism to support the university's stated autonomy ambitions. Strategic planning extends to the "Envisioning SU 2050" scenario-building initiative and ongoing staff expansion, with the most recent disclosed product launch being EndNote for Researchers in July 2026.

Name

University of Sulaimani

Legal name

University of Sulaimani

Website

https://univsul.edu.iq

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

University of Sulaimani is a public, government-owned multidisciplinary university in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, founded in 1968, delivering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education across 22+ colleges to domestic and international students with global academic partnerships.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG), International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI), International Student Academic & Personal Support (case management, referrals) (EDALANAE), Academic & Classroom Integration Support (Study Skills, Academic Norms, Integrity) (EDAIAKAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic research programs
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate doctoral education
• Multidisciplinary academic colleges

Headquarters

HQ city

Sulaimani

HQ country

Iraq

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The University of Sulaimani is a public multidisciplinary university delivering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across 22 colleges, alongside supervised scientific research through its Research and Development Center. It also offers specialized services including international study programs, Cisco and Huawei technology certification academies, career development, language learning, and student housing, supported by a network of international academic partnerships and Bologna process alignment.

Product overview

University of Sulaimani operates as a comprehensive public university system offering a platform of integrated academic services and administrative tools. The core portfolio includes the Research and Development Center for scientific activities, an Academic Calendar System for scheduling, a Thesis Online Submission System, and a Student Feedback System. Supporting services include the International Study Center, Career Development Center, Cisco Center for IT certifications, Language and Culture Center, and Gender Equality Center. The university also provides EndNote reference management software for researchers. These products function together within a multi-college structure of 22+ academic units to deliver undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education across Sulaimani in Kurdistan Region, Iraq.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Multidisciplinary undergraduate bachelor's degree programs offered across 22 colleges spanning medicine, engineering, sciences, humanities, law, arts, agriculture, and Islamic sciences for domestic and international students.
• Graduate Degree Programs Postgraduate master's and doctoral degree programs across the university's multidisciplinary colleges for advanced study and research training.
• Research and Development Center Central research hub managing scientific research activities, publications, and development initiatives across the university for faculty, researchers, and graduate students.
• International Study Center Center facilitating international academic exchanges, study abroad programs, and cross-border educational collaborations for students from partner institutions.
• Cisco Networking Academy (Cisco Center) Technology training center offering Cisco networking certifications and IT education programs to students.
• Huawei Technology Academy Technology training and certification program established through partnership with Huawei Technologies for students.
• Career Development Center Career planning, job placement support, and professional development services for enrolled students and alumni.
• Language and Culture Center Language learning services and cultural exchange programs offered to students.
• Halls of Residence (Student Housing) On-campus dormitory housing and room allocation services for enrolled students.
• EndNote for Researchers Reference management software provided to researchers for citation handling and bibliography creation in academic research.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Freie Universität BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Academic and scientific collaboration with one of Germany's leading universities.
• College of Agriculture, University of TehrancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Collaboration in agricultural sciences and research between the two institutions.
• Yerevan State Medical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Academic partnership in medical education and research.
• University of GöttingencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Scientific and academic collaboration with Germany's prestigious university.
• Mendel University in BrnocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Collaboration in agricultural and environmental sciences.
• Japan-Kurdistan Friendship AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Cultural and academic exchange between Japan and Kurdistan region.
• HÄME University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Applied sciences collaboration with Finnish university.
• University of MalayacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Academic and research collaboration with Malaysian research university.
• Università degli Studi di CagliaricoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025International scientific and academic collaboration.
• The University of PoitierscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Academic collaboration with French university.
• University of MacedoniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Academic exchange and collaboration with Greek university.
• Islamic Azad UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Academic collaboration with Iranian university system.
• Huawei TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2025Technology partnership including signing agreement to open Huawei Technology Academy at the university for training and certification programs.
• FAO eLearning AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Partnership for eLearning Academy providing agricultural and food security educational content.
• University of the Arts Bremen (Hochschule Für Künste Bremen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Academic collaboration and student/faculty exchange between the two arts institutions.
• University of ExetercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022International academic partnership for research collaboration and academic exchange.
• University of EvoracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2022Academic collaboration between Portuguese and Iraqi universities for research and exchange.
• The Universidad Autónoma De Madrid, SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2022International academic partnership for scientific and academic collaboration.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Duhok: Public KRG university with a similar multi-disciplinary college portfolio and government funding model. Operates in the same regulatory and competitive ecosystem as University of Sulaimani.
• University of Basrah: Large public Iraqi research university with similar multi-disciplinary portfolio and government funding. Functions as a national-level comparable in the same country context.
• University of Baghdad: Iraq's flagship public research university and the largest in the country, operating a comparable multi-college structure across medicine, engineering, law, sciences, and humanities. It is the most direct national-level comparable to University of Sulaimani in terms of mission, scale, and state ownership.
• Salahaddin University-Erbil: The other major public research university in the Kurdistan Region, located in Erbil. It mirrors the University of Sulaimani in KRG governance, multi-college structure, public funding model, and student demographic — making it the closest regional peer.
• University of Mosul: Major public Iraqi research university operating a comparable multi-college structure. It is a direct national peer in scale, mission, and state ownership model.
• University of Koya: Public university in the Kurdistan Region offering a comparable range of undergraduate and graduate programs under KRG governance. A direct peer in mission, scale, and operating environment.
• University of Kurdistan Hewlêr: Kurdistan Region public university operating in Erbil with English-medium programs and an expanding multi-college structure. Competes with the University of Sulaimani for the same regional student and faculty pool.

Regional players

• University of Tehran: Iran's flagship public research university and a documented partner of University of Sulaimani. Comparable in scale and disciplinary breadth, and serves as a regional anchor for academic collaboration.
• American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS): Private, English-language liberal arts university located in the same city as University of Sulaimani. Targets the same student base with a Western-style curriculum, competing directly for top-tier local and international students.

Broad incumbents

• Freie Universität Berlin: One of Germany's leading public research universities and a strategic academic partner of University of Sulaimani (signed 2025). Functions as a benchmark for international research standards and a template for global academic collaboration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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