Tuition & Fees (AY 2026–2027)

Tuition fees and applicable GPA-based discounts at the Catholic University in Erbil (CUE) vary according to the academic programme. The following annual tuition fees, minimum GPA requirements, and discount brackets apply for Academic Year 2026–2027 and are subject to review and approval by the University.

College of Pharmacy

Department Study Years Annual Tuition Fees Minimum GPA Discount According to GPA
GPA Discount % Tuition Fees After Discount
Pharmacy 5 IQD 8,500,000 81 95 – 100% 40% IQD 5,100,000
87 – 94% 30% IQD 5,950,000
81 – 86% 20% IQD 6,800,000

College of Health Sciences

Department Study Years Annual Tuition Fees Minimum GPA Discount According to GPA
GPA Discount % Tuition Fees After Discount
Medical Laboratory Sciences 4 IQD 3,400,000 59 87 – 100% 50% IQD 1,700,000
72 – 86% 30% IQD 2,380,000
59 – 71% 20% IQD 2,720,000

College of Nursing

Department Study Years Annual Tuition Fees Minimum GPA Discount According to GPA
GPA Discount % Tuition Fees After Discount
Nursing 4 IQD 4,000,000 72 87 – 100% 50% IQD 2,000,000
81 – 86% 45% IQD 2,200,000
72 – 80% 35% IQD 2,600,000

College of Engineering

Department Study Years Annual Tuition Fees Minimum GPA Discount According to GPA
GPA Discount % Tuition Fees After Discount
Architecture Engineering 5 IQD 4,250,000 77 94 – 100% 50% IQD 2,125,000
87 – 93% 30% IQD 2,975,000
77 – 86% 20% IQD 3,400,000

College of Information Technology and Computer Sciences

Department Study Years Annual Tuition Fees Minimum GPA Discount According to GPA
GPA Discount % Tuition Fees After Discount
Computer Sciences & Information Technology 4 IQD 3,500,000 57 87 – 100% 50% IQD 1,750,000
72 – 86% 35% IQD 2,275,000
57 – 71% 25% IQD 2,625,000
Artificial Intelligence 4 IQD 4,500,000 57 87 – 100% 50% IQD 2,250,000
72 – 86% 35% IQD 2,925,000
57 – 71% 25% IQD 3,375,000

College of Economy and International Relations

Department Study Years Annual Tuition Fees Minimum GPA Discount According to GPA
GPA Discount % Tuition Fees After Discount
Accounting 4 IQD 3,000,000 55 87 – 100% 50% IQD 1,500,000
72 – 86% 25% IQD 2,250,000
55 – 71% 20% IQD 2,400,000
International Relations 4 IQD 3,000,000 57 87 – 100% 50% IQD 1,500,000
72 – 86% 35% IQD 1,950,000
57 – 71% 25% IQD 2,250,000
Business Management 4 IQD 2,250,000 55 87 – 100% 50% IQD 1,125,000
72 – 86% 25% IQD 1,687,500
55 – 71% 20% IQD 1,800,000
Economics and Finance 4 IQD 2,500,000 55 87 – 100% 50% IQD 1,250,000
72 – 86% 35% IQD 1,625,000
55 – 71% 25% IQD 1,875,000

College of Arts

DepartmentStudy YearsAnnual Tuition FeesMinimum GPADiscount According to GPA
GPADiscount %Tuition Fees After Discount
English Language4IQD 3,000,0005787 – 100%50%IQD 1,500,000
72 – 86%40%IQD 1,800,000
57 – 71%30%IQD 2,100,000
Digital Media4IQD 2,500,0005587 – 100%50%IQD 1,250,000
72 – 86%35%IQD 1,625,000
55 – 71%25%IQD 1,875,000
Oriental Studies4IQD 3,000,00055All100%–

Tuition Discounts & Scholarship Opportunities

CUE recognizes that tuition costs may present financial challenges for some students. To help expand access to higher education, the University provides institutional tuition discounts and facilitates scholarship opportunities partnerships with donors, foundations, charitable organizations, government agencies, and benefactors.

Undergraduate students may benefit from institutional tuition discounts in accordance with applicable Ministry of Higher Education regulations.

In addition, scholarships ranging from partial to full tuition support may be available through institutional and donor-funded scholarship programmes, subject to eligibility requirements, donor criteria, and available funding.

Additional Information

  • Tuition fees are charged per academic year.
  • Additional administrative or graduation fees may apply where approved by the University.
  • Students may be eligible for scholarships, tuition discounts, or other support programmes subject to applicable policies and available funding.
  • Tuition discounts and scholarship awards are subject to applicable University policies, Ministry regulations, donor requirements, and available funding.
  • Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee the award of a scholarship.

Scholarship and Financial Support

Information regarding scholarships, tuition discounts, and student support opportunities is available through the Scholarship Office.