The Catholic University in Erbil (CUE) welcomes students of all cultures, faiths, and backgrounds to study in an environment where the Catholic intellectual tradition brings people of all faiths together for a student-centered, holistic, and transformative education.
CUE is an open academic community empowering students to embrace their call to serve the local and international community supported by passionate teaching and growth-minded research.
From mixing medicines in the pharmacy labs to integrating business ideas with practical problem-solving, our students prosper in an environment of academic rigor and unwavering commitment to the truth.
CUE’s impact extends far beyond the classroom however through our vibrant campus Student Life Office, regular curricular and extracurricular events, welcoming faculty, and stunning new library.
University President's Message
I am pleased to introduce you to the Catholic University in Erbil, an esteemed institution dedicated to providing a comprehensive and enriching educational experience rooted in the principles of Catholic values.
At CUE, we strive to foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, critical thinking, and a deep sense of community. Our commitment to holistic education encompasses spiritual, moral, and social development well past the classroom’s four walls.
Our distinguished faculty members are dedicated to imparting knowledge, guiding students on their academic journey, and instilling a sense of responsibility towards society. With a curriculum that blends academic rigor with ethical principles, we aim to prepare students for the challenges of a rapidly evolving world while nurturing a strong moral compass.
As a Catholic institution, we embrace all men and women as brothers and sisters and welcome students of all backgrounds, fostering an atmosphere of interreligious unity and understanding. Our campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, creating an ideal setting for intellectual exploration, research, and personal growth.
At CUE, “every story matters”–the cornerstone of our institution’s ethos. The University is committed to recognizing and valuing the unique narratives that each individual brings to the academic community. Whether through varied cultural backgrounds, personal experiences, or academic pursuits, every student’s story is seen as integral to the rich tapestry of the University’s identity.
Whether you are a prospective student, faculty member, or friend in the community, we invite you to explore the rich educational opportunities offered at the Catholic University in Erbil.
Join us in our mission to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient but also compassionate and socially responsible citizens. Thank you for considering the Catholic University in Erbil as your academic home. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.
The CUE Logo Explained
- The symbol has streamlined dimensions, which reflects the order that governs man’s intellect and his ever present pursuit for knowledge of what divides and unites.
- The pyramid shape and two lines on top symbolize the Babylonian design and Mesopotamian culture, which still marks our land.
- The symbol centering the gate shape is the first letter of Chaldean language Alap (A) a descendant from the ancient cultures that first invented writing. Alap also refers to the first letter of the city of Erbil in which CUE makes its home.
- The opened book in the middle of the pyramid dragging downward refers to the knowledge that emerged from the depths of civilization guiding us also to the future.
- Finally, the shape of the gate at the bottom symbolizes the Erbil Citadel–the iconic city center that proudly stands as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.
Mission
The Catholic University in Erbil (CUE) has discerned its mission as a student-centered, transformative, and holistic education rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, welcoming students of all faiths, fostering the common good, and seeking to build moral formation, ethical-leadership, and social responsibility for the good of everyone in society.
Vision
To achieve international recognition as a university of academic excellence and scientific research. To strengthen an environment where rich Mesopotamian traditions, founded in human dignity, inform our education and ethics to seek the betterment of individuals and society at large.
Core Values
We are a community committed to academic rigor in a spirit of service, each to the other. Our core values reflect the ideals we hold dear and that have informed the way of life of faculty, staff, and students.
Community and Family Spirit
Welcoming students, faculty, and staff fostering mutual care and addressing their spiritual, social, emotional, and material needs.In doing so, the University creates an atmosphere of mutual care for and response to the spiritual, social, emotional, and material needs of all those it serves
Dignity
Upholding the inherent dignity of each individual by promoting mutual respect, dialogue and a variety of attitudes, experiences, and traditions in the teaching and learning process and interaction among the members of the university community
Ethical and Social Leadership
Encouraging integrity, lifelong learning, conscientious use of knowledge to pursue truth and justice and promoting values of ethics, human rights, and solidarity across programs and activities
Service
Devoted commitment to the well-being of others within and outside the University through zeal for personal and social development rooted in Catholic social teaching
Truth and Wisdom
Inculcating truth and wisdom through Catholic values, creative scholarship, eloquent and imaginative use of research and technology and its applications, and scientific learning opportunities
Intellect and Faith
Teaching as a dynamic and fruitful interaction between the traditional resources of wisdom and modern development of knowledge. Through the teaching and learning process, the University seeks to embody ideological and scientific attitudes that have ethical dimensions used as the basis for any approach in solving modern problems and build a future vision