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# **Iraq: Language and intakes**

Language requirements and application intakes in Iraq.

## **Language requirements and intakes**

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<dt>**Language requirement**</dt>
<dd>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).<a href="https://auis.edu.krd/sites/default/files/2025-09/Academic%20Catalog%2025-26%20UPDATED-.pdf">Source </a></dd>

<dt>**Intakes and deadlines**</dt>
<dd>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.<a href="https://mofa.gov.iq/budapest/?p=6521">Source </a></dd>

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## 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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