Cihan University

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Cihan University Erbil, established in 2007, is a prominent private institution in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, recognized for its modern educational approach and advanced facilities. It excels academically in fields such as Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, and Pharmacy, offering programs designed to align with international standards. For international students, the university provides a supportive environment with a significant number of English-taught programs and a dedicated International Relations Office to assist with admissions, integration, and academic support. Cihan University is distinctive for its strong emphasis on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, preparing graduates for a dynamic global job market.

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Cihan University (Kurdish: زانكۆى جیهان, Arabic: جامعة جيهان) is an educational institution in Erbil, capital of the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It was established in 2007 by the A University Company for Scientific Investment which is a part of Cihan Group. Cihan is the first private university in the Kurdistan Region. It is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Kurdistan, and is a member of the Association of Arab Universities Union (AARU). Cihan University students, faculty and staff study, work and live on three campuses: Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok. In 2014, the university offered courses in 12 departments. In 2011, a campus of Cihan University in Sulaimaniya was approved by the Kurdish Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Reference Number: N302, 12-May-2011, KRG). In 2017, Cihan University-Erbil obtained full accreditation from the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

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