Iraq: Language and intakes

Language requirements and intakes

Language requirement

Instruction is mainly Arabic in federal universities (Kurdish in much of the KRI), English in some programmes. Al-Hadba University: Arabic proficiency required for Arabic-taught programmes; recognised English test for English-taught ones. KRG MHE overview: applicants take a language test in Kurdish, English or Arabic, usually administered by the institution. AUIS is entirely English (TOEFL iBT 72 = direct undergraduate entry; lower levels go through its Academic Preparatory Program; free AUIS placement test or TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo accepted).Source

Intakes and deadlines

Study in Iraq 4th edition (2026-2027): Iraqi embassy Budapest notice gives postgraduate deadline end of July and undergraduate/diploma deadline end of September, with results at the same dates, and applications usually opening February or March. MoHESR announcement (4 May 2026) says applications opened 4 May 2026, postgraduate until July and undergraduate until September, exact days not given; the Kuala Lumpur embassy post says the programme took effect 5 April 2026. Window for 2026-2027 has passed as of 26 Oct 2026; check the portal for the next cycle. Academic year starts in autumn (AUIS: fall and spring semesters). KRG: two semesters per year.Source

What to watch for in Language and intakes

Verify the language tests and minimum scores your target programme accepts.
Plan the validity of the result around your application and visa dates.
A programme taught in the local language may need a separate language-proficiency timeline.

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Iraq: Language and intakes

Language requirements and intakes

What to watch for in Language and intakes

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