About AUK

Founded as a non-profit, higher learning institution in 2014, The American University of Kurdistan (AUK) aims to mold the next generation of leaders through challenging coursework, up-to-date methodologies, and exceptional faculty. Located in the Duhok Governorate of Iraqi Kurdistan, the University is fast becoming the region’s preeminent institution of higher education.

Timeline of University History

December 8th, 2013	Laid the cornerstone of the American University of Kurdistan
December 1st, 2014	Established the five initial Colleges and Academic Programs; Business and Finance, Computer Science, Interior Design, Public Policy, and Media & Mass Communication
January 11th, 2015	First Day of Classes at AUK
March 14th, 2016	Grand opening of the Mustafa Barzani Building (AUK Campus)
August 1st, 2016	Addition of the College of Engineering
December 16th, 2016	Conference on the Independence of Kurdistan held at AUK; Launch of Kurdistan Journal of Politics and Economy
August 30th, 2017	Received recognition from the Ministry of Higher Education in Baghdad
July 5th, 2018	Granted licenses by the Ministry of Higher Education in Erbil to open Colleges of Medicine and Nursing
April 29th, 2019	Completed construction on the first Student Residence Hall
September 1st, 2019	Founded the College of Nursing
September 19th, 2019	AUK's first commencement ceremony
November 19th, 2019	Held the first Middle-East Peace and Security Forum (MEPS)