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Knowledge University

知识大学

Erbil, Iraq
SectorPrivate
Founded2014
Enrollment6,500
Student : Staff19:1
INSTITUTIONAL STANDING & CLASSIFICATION

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Knowledge University operates primarily as a regional or specialist higher-education institution in Iraq. While not currently indexed in the top global research league tables (QS / THE / ARWU / U.S. News Global), it is tracked in the UniRankHub institutional registry for admissions benchmarking, cost-of-attendance analysis, and domestic peer comparison.

Global League StatusRegional / SpecialistDomestic degree focus
JurisdictionIraqErbil
Selectivity Tier75% AdmitUndergraduate intake
Institutional SectorPrivateEst. 2014
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Quick Facts & Campus Profile

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Total Enrollment

6,500

Active Students

Faculty Size

350

Academic Staff

Acceptance Rate

75%

Estimated Admissions

Safety Score

80/100

Campus Safety

Transportation

70/100

Public Access

Tuition (Int.)

$5,000

Annual Estimate

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Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale)3.65 / Benchmark 3.25
2.503.003.504.00
English Proficiency (IELTS Equivalent)7.0 / Target 6.5+
5.5 (TOEFL ~65)7.0 (TOEFL ~100)9.0 (TOEFL 118+)
Research, Internships & Extracurricular Depth
ESTIMATED CLASSIFICATIONSOLID SAFETY
90/100Profile Alignment Index

Profile exceeds typical institutional cutoffs; high likelihood of admission.

Selectivity~75% Admit
Est. Annual Tuition$5,000
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EDITORIAL BRIEFING

Institutional Profile

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Located in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Knowledge University (KNU) stands as a prominent private institution dedicated to academic excellence and innovation. Since its inception, the university has cultivated a reputation for delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate education, particularly within the fields of engineering, information technology, law, and administrative sciences. By aligning its curricula with modern industry requirements, KNU ensures that students develop practical competencies essential for the competitive global job market. The university places a strong emphasis on research, fostering an environment where faculty and students collaborate to address contemporary societal challenges. This commitment to scholarship is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a growing library of academic resources. Beyond the classroom, Knowledge University promotes a vibrant campus culture characterized by student-led organizations, workshops, and extracurricular activities that encourage personal development and critical thinking. With a clear international outlook, the institution actively pursues partnerships with global universities to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaborative research projects. This global approach helps integrate KNU into the international academic community, providing students with unique cross-cultural perspectives. Knowledge University continues to serve as a vital hub for intellectual growth, contributing significantly to the educational landscape of Iraq.

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Campus Coordinates

36.1911° N, 43.9944° E
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ACADEMIC FACULTIES

Core Academic Disciplines

Engineering

Information Technology

Law

Administrative Sciences

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No QS or THE world ranking is currently recorded for Knowledge University. Check the ranking tables for other published results. Regional, national and subject results are separate ranking categories.
Knowledge University is located in Erbil, Iraq.
Knowledge University was founded in 2014.
Knowledge University has approximately 6,500 enrolled students.