Koya University
| زانکۆی کۆیه | |
| Motto | Enabling a brighter education |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 2003 |
| President | Wali M. Hamad |
| Location |
Hewlêr, Iraqi Kurdistan, Iraq Coordinates: 36°5′58″N 44°38′53″E / 36.09944°N 44.64806°E |
| Website |
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Koya University is located in Koy Sanjaq, near Arbil (Hewlêr), capital of the Erbil Governorate in the Iraqi Kurdistan region of Iraq. It was established in 2003.
History
The Kurdistan Regional Government opened colleges of Education and Sharia and Law during the academic year 2000-2001 in Koya, that were affiliated with University of Sulaymaniyah. Later, they became the foundation of Koya University.
Koya University was established at the beginning of the academic year 2003–2004. The first graduation session of Koya University was held on July, 20th, 2006.
Colleges
The Koya University was established in 2003 and has developed noticeably. In 2010, Koya University was restructured from colleges to faculty systems to enhance the interactions between similar academic fields. Today the University has four faculties (see links below) and 25 departments in different fields, as listed in links below.
The educational programmes include both bachelor's and master's degree and doctoral programmes and give the graduates a wide range of knowledge and skills which can lead to many careers, such as design, Engineering, consulting, sales management at various levels, teaching and research.
Faculty of Engineering (FENG)
The faculty of Engineering (FENG) at Koya University is an excellent place to acquire education. It is the center of excellence for advanced education and research in different fields of engineering. It has seven departments: Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Architectural Engineering; Department of Petroleum Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Department of Software Engineering.
Faculty of Science and Health (FSCH)
The faculty of Science and Health (FSCH) at Koya University is a center of excellence for advanced education and research in the fields of health and the basic or applied sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. It is organized as three schools: the school of medicine, the school of science which includes five scientific departments and the school of health including the departments of Clinical psychology, and Medical Microbiology.
Faculty of Humanity and Social Science (FHSS)
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) where we are committed to exploring and researching the key contemporary social and political issues of our day. Their focus on excellence in teaching, learning and research produces graduates with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in society.
Faculty of Education (FEDU)
The Faculty of Education is engaged and dynamic in advancing education as a professional practice and in the field of scholarly inquiry through excellence in teaching, research and community service that promotes freedom, democracy, equality and human dignity. The Faculty of Education is committed to improving the quality and understanding of education and social services provision internationally through high quality teaching, research and professional development.
School of Medicine (SMED)
The School of Medicine at Koya University train tomorrow’s doctors on a vibrant undergraduate medical course with a unique intercalated BMedSci, alongside running a specialised graduate-entry programme built around clinical problem solving. SMED will have full access to Koya University Hospital with futuristic approach in doctor-patient relationship.