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Duhok Polytechnic University (DPU) Profile

Official Name: Duhok Polytechnic University (DPU)
Date of Establishment: 7 August 2012
Institution Type: Public University

Number of Campuses: 6 campuses (two in Duhok and one each in Amedi, Shekhan, Zakho, and Shingal)

Presidency Address: Zakho Road 61, Mazi Quarter 1006, P.O. Box 101, Duhok 42001, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

President: Professor Dr. Aree Adel Abdulqader

Academic Staff

  • Faculty Members: 521
  • Doctoral Degree Holders: 127
  • Master’s Degree Holders: 361
  • Postgraduate Diploma Holders: 33

Administrative Staff

  • Employees: 1,800

Academic Programs and Students

  • Departments: 53 (33 offering diploma programs and 20 offering bachelor's degree programs)
  • Currently Enrolled Students: 8,960
  • Total Graduates Since Establishment: 54,167
  • Average Class Size: 25–35 students

Campus and Infrastructure

  • Number of Campus Sites: 6
  • Total Campus Area: 541,228 m²
  • Total Ground-Floor Building Area: 39,704 m²
  • Total Building Floor Area: 77,724 m²
  • Open Space Ratio: 92% of the total campus area
  • Forest Vegetation Area Used for Research, Teaching, and Community Engagement: 2,230 m²
  • Planted Vegetation Area: 8,300 m²
  • Open Space per Campus User: 46.61 m²
  • Facilities for Persons with Disabilities, Special Needs, and Maternity Care: 180 m²
  • Total Ground Parking Area: 30,230 m²

DPU Technical Colleges and Institutes

A. Technical Institutes (Two-Year Diploma Programs)

  • Technical Institute of Duhok
  • Technical Institute of Administration
  • Technical Institute of Zakho
  • Technical Institute of Amedi
  • Technical Institute of Shekhan
  • Technical Institute of Shingal

B. Technical Colleges (Four-Year Bachelor's Degree Programs)

  • Technical College of Engineering
  • Technical College of Administration
  • Technical College of Health
  • Technical College of Zakho
  • Technical College of Duhok

Areas of Interest for International Cooperation

Duhok Polytechnic University is interested in establishing collaborative partnerships with international universities and institutions in the following areas:

  • Research and development grants
  • Academic and student exchange programs
  • English language training courses for faculty and staff
  • Scholarships and fellowship opportunities
  • Capacity-building initiatives
  • Joint research projects and academic partnerships

University Centers

  • Cisco Academy Training Center
  • Career Development Center
  • Sport Center
  • Culture and Student Center
  • Research Center
  • Pedagogical Training and Academic Development Center:
  • Language Center