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Iraq: Scholarships

Scholarship programmes you can apply for in Iraq and their application routes.

Scholarships

diploma / bachelor / higher diploma / master / PhDDirect application

Study in Iraq - fully funded scholarship

Iraq MoHESR (Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations)

Coverage
Tuition waived; per embassy notice also university housing and the Iraqi entry visa. Student pays application fee and health insurance (University of Baghdad page).
Deadline
Postgraduate end of July; undergraduate end of September (2026-2027 cycle)
Eligibility
Minimum grade/max age: General Medicine 90% / 25; Dentistry and Pharmacy 85% / 25; Engineering, Nursing, Medical Technologies 70% / 30; scientific and humanities 65% / 30; Master's and Higher Diploma 65% / 40; PhD 45 max age. Non-Iraqi parents required in an older guide. Merit-based, competitive. Number of awards not stated.
Source
all levelsDirect application

Study in Iraq - half funded

Iraq MoHESR

Coverage
50% of tuition; tuition set in IQD or USD equivalent, paid annually (Baghdad page); morning study only.
Deadline
as above
Eligibility
Grade/age requirements may be reduced (Budapest notice).
Source
all levelsDirect application

Study in Iraq - self-funded

Iraq MoHESR

Coverage
Student pays full tuition; no amounts published.
Deadline
as above
Eligibility
Admission merit-based.
Source
bachelorVia the university

AUIS tuition scholarship tiers

American University of Iraq, Sulaimani

Coverage
Discounted tuition by baccalaureate score or SAT/AP; AUIS says discounted rates reach more than 80% of students.
Eligibility
Rates listed for local and international students; table ambiguous.
Source
bachelorDirect application

KRG MHE scholarships for foreign students (Kurdish language and culture)

KRG Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Coverage
20 seats; living allowance, free dormitory, four years (archived 2018 call).
Deadline
2018-08-01 (past; no current call verified)
Eligibility
Historical programme; renewal not verified.
Source

What to watch for in Scholarships

  • For each scholarship, identify the route: direct, nomination or via the university?
  • Check deadlines together with the year.
  • Prepare several scholarships and a backup plan.
  • Be careful with intermediaries that charge application fees.

Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information.

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