Quick Facts


  • Official Name of the University: Duhok Polytechnic University (DPU)
  • Founded: 7 August 2012
  • Institution Type: Public University
  • Number of Campuses: 6 Campuses (2 in Duhok, Amedi, Shekhan, Zakho, and Shingal)
  • Presidency Address: Zakho road 61, Mazi Qr. 1006, P.O. Box 101, Duhok 42001, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
  • The President: Professor Dr. Aree Adel Abdulqader
  • Faculty Members: 291
  • Doctoral Degree Holders: 40
  • Master’s Degree Holders: 251
  • Post-Graduate Diploma Holders: 16
  • Employees: 1466
  • Number of Departments: 44 Departments (31 awarding Diploma and 13 awarding Bachelor)
  • Number of Currently Registered Students: 6759 Students
  • Total Number of Graduates Since Founded: 44340
  • Average Class Size: 25 – 35

DPU Technical Colleges and Institutions:

A. Technical Institutes (2 years, Diploma Degree):

B. Technical Colleges (4 years, Bachelor Degree):

Areas of Potential Cooperation that the University is Interested in/Looking for Collaboration with International Universities and Institutions:

  • Grants
  • Exchange Programs
  • English Training Courses for the Staff
  • Scholarships
  • Capacity Building

Centers at the University:

  • Center of Scientific Research
  • Students’ Center
  • Career Development Center
  • English Language Center
  • Skills Development Center