The various stages of our admission process are aimed at identifying those areas of your academic and personal profile that make you unique, and to make sure that you fit in with our educational model.
How to Apply
To apply for the Catholic University in Erbil (CUE), the Student Should:
- Have a high school certificate or what equals.
- Foreign students / Graduates of International Schools must submit equalized and approved high school transcripts/certificates. Please visit the Ministry of Education website for more information.
- High school graduates of previous years have the right to apply for university departments.
- The average should not be less than %55.
- When admissions open, the applicants should visit the university.
- The applicant’s average should meet the required average for their desired department.
Required Documents & Certificates
When submitting the form, please attach a colored copy of the following documents:
- 4 recent photos in passport size.
- Passport.
- Food ration card.
- Information card
- Civil status identification and Iraqi nationality certificate or national card.
- Residence card.
- Verified 12th grade transcript.
- The Swedish Grading System: transcript of the stages of (4+5+6) verified.
Financial Aid & Scholarship
CUE represents an outstanding value in higher education opportunities, with affordable annual tuition fees for students who need financial support. CUE offers a generous financial aid system to assist with tuition payments. Additionally, CUE provides various scholarship opportunities for students, including those from Peshmerga and Martyrs’ families, as well as students from marginalized and vulnerable backgrounds.
Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026–2027
Access the official Academic Catalog of The Catholic University in Erbil for the 2026–2027 academic year. The catalog includes detailed information about admission requirements, academic regulations, study process, tuition policies, colleges, and available bachelor’s programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes: The university is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Kurdistan Region, as well as by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Federal Government in Baghdad. The Catholic University strives to provide the best educational environment to meet international standards and to offer internationally accredited academic programs as well.
There are several requirements, for more information, click here
The Catholic University in Erbil (CUE) helps students in financing their education by offering financial assistance in the forms of partial and full scholarships. Students wishing to apply for scholarships are asked to complete and submit the following requirements:
- Scholarship request form [Here]
- Admission form
- In-person interview with CUE management
- English language test
For further information, please contact the Student Affairs Department at: +964 750 601 3333
Yes. However, this depends on several factors, one of which is the completion of the first year at your current university.
The transfer period opens each year for about one to two months. For more information, please contact us through the university’s phone numbers or visit the university campus.
The Ministry announces the opening and closing dates of admission each academic year. You can check our social media platforms, where we share the dates as soon as they are announced by the Ministry.
Yes, university housing is available for students.
The language of instruction at the university is English.
Applicants need to pass CUE standard English Language test.
Yes. The Catholic University accepts students from all religions.
We have both international and local lecturers.
Yes, but the university has a limited number of seats for this category. For students aged 35 or above, the admission requirements are updated each year. Please contact us for more information.
Yes. However, they must obtain study permission from the Ministry.
