How to Apply

To be considered for admissions applicants should:
1) complete the admissions application, 2) submit or complete the English proficiency requirements.

The apply as a freshman/local the applicant must have graduated from a secondary school or institute within the KRG or Iraq.

Application Process

Students who have graduated from the Kurdistan Region or Iraq must complete the following steps:

  1. Fill out the first page of the admissions page at their respective school or institute. The applicant must have the signature and stamp of the school.
  2. The form must be verified and stamped at the Directorate of Education of their respective governorate.
  3. The application form should include a photo of the student on the front.
  4. Applicant should include the following:
  • Passport and/or personal ID (Nafoos)
  • 2 passport size photos

Click here to download Arabic version

Click here to download Kurdish version

Online Applications

Students living outside of Duhok or the KRG can use the online application form for admissions.  Below are the steps:

  1. Print the online PDF form (must be in color).
  2. Fill out the form. The form must include the signature and stamp of the school.
  3. The form must then be verified at the Directorate of Education at the student’s respective governorate.
  4. The completed form will be returned to the AUK Office of Admissions and include the following:
  • Copy of passport and/or personal ID
  • 2 passport sized photos

The name will appear as shown on passport. If the student does not have a passport then he/she must complete a name authorization slip.