Vision

The American University of Kurdistan will be recognized as a premier institution in the Middle East and beyond by cultivating academic excellence in every student, fostering creativity, and engaging in highest caliber of applied research.

Mission

Founded in 2014 by Masrour Barzani, the American University of Kurdistan is dedicated to preparing future generations through curricular and co-curricular excellence in an American style education focusing on transformative knowledge, innovative research, ethical community service, respect for inclusion and diversity, global connectiveness, all aiming to ensure the economic, social and political advancement-regionally, nationally and globally.

Value Proposition

  1. Careers and Future Job Preparedness
    • AUK offers a values-based, American style liberal arts education devoted to the overall development of students to ready them for careers both professionally and socially.
    • Exposure to practical project-based learning, internships and commercial projects
    • Development of students’ personal soft skills including independent and critical thinking, communication, tech fluency, creative problem solving and teamwork to ensure their success in future jobs.
  2. Competitiveness
    • Employing American best practices in teaching and instructional design to produce graduates capable of adapting to global changes.
    • Globally aware and prepared in the academic and professional realms
  3. Creative Virtues
    • Encourage entrepreneurship and the creation of business startups through the university 'innovation hub' that links students with mentors from industry.
    • Promotion of freedom of thought and creative expression.
    • Nurturing student innovation by providing resources and support.
  4. Campus
    • State-of-the-art classrooms and computer labs with courses that integrate latest technologies.
    • Iconic building dedicated to Mustafa Barzani
  5. Community
    • Preparing Kurdistan’s next generation of leaders by nurturing a culture of community service and social responsibility.
    • Foster an ethos of inclusion, diversity and tolerance rooted in respect for and understanding of all individuals and perspectives.
    • Support the local community through institutional outreach in health, IT, school education, environmental and urban planning sectors.