University Overview
Established in 2007, Cihan University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Erbil (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kurdistan. This institution also has a branch campus in Sulaimani and Duhok. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Cihan University (CU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. Cihan University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 18-year-old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Iraqi higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Cihan University |
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة جيهان |
| Acronym | CU |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Motto | Leave your fingerprint to the future |
| Colours | Apple green |
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| Address | 100 meter Street Erbil Kurdistan Iraq |
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| Other locations | Sulaimani and Duhok |
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