University Overview
Founded in 2002, University of Kerbala is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Karbala (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, University of Kerbala (UOK) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. University of Kerbala (UOK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 23-year-old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UOK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة كربلاء |
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| Name | University of Kerbala |
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| Acronym | UOK |
| Founded | 2002 |
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| Colours | Green and yellow |
| Mascot | Minaret |
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| Address | Fraiha Karbala 56001 Karbala Iraq |
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(770) 600 4181 |
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