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Admission Criteria
The Admissions office team is here to help you understand the requirements for each program. If at any point you feel lost, please contact us by
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Academic requirements
Each (Bachelor's) program has entry requirements based on the eligibility scores set by the Ministry of Education. Please see the requirements listed in the table below.
>For the Iraqi students, final high school exam results are considered.
>For vocational or institute graduates, the details are in the table below. For any further questions, please contact the Admissions office to confirm the academic requirements relevant to your educational background.
>For international school graduates, after your application to AUIS, you will need to equalize your high school certificate at the KRG Directorate of Exams (Azmoonakan office).
Program requirements set by the Ministry of Education for 2024/2025 academic year are listed below (the new requirements will be listed as soon as they are available). Please note that a number of seats for certain programs, especially Pharmacy and Dental Surgery, is limited.
| Academic Programs | Highschool – Scientific | Highschool – Literary | Vocational High School- Commerce Branch | 5 Years institutes | 2 Years institutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Dentistry | |||||
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery | 86.5% | 80% | |||
| College of Pharmacy | |||||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | 80.5% | 80% | |||
| Department of Business Administration | |||||
| BS Business Administration | 55% | 55% | 56.5% | 57% | 50% |
| BS Human Resource Management | 55% | 55% | |||
| BS Digital Marketing and Social Media | 55% | 55% | 56.5% | 57% | 50% |
| Department of Engineering | |||||
| BS Civil Engineering | 76.5% | 86.5% | 77% | ||
| BS Mechanical Engineering | 71.5% | 86.5% | 69% | ||
| BS Energy Engineering | 71.5% | 69% | |||
| BS Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Engineering | 71.5% | ||||
| Department of English | |||||
| BA Journalism | 55% | 55% | 57% | 55% | |
| BA English Literature | 59.5% | 59.5% | |||
| BA Translation | 55% | 55% | 57% | English Language-52% Translation-50% | |
| Department of Information Technology (IT) | |||||
| BS Information Technology | 56.5% | 66.5% | 57% | 57% | |
| BS Software Engineering | 71.5% | 81.5% | 87% | 69% | |
| Department of International Studies | |||||
| BA International Studies | 56.5% | 56.5% | |||
| BA International Relations | 56.5% | 56.5% | |||
| BA Law | 61.5% | 61.5% | 59% | ||
| Department of Medical & Health Sciences | |||||
| BS Medical Laboratory Science | 58.5% | 59% |
English language requirement
Since AUIS is an American university, all education is done in English language only. Therefore, an English language test is required of all applicants, unless they finished an international high school. The placement test is done at AUIS, free of charge. Based on the placement score, students will be either able to start undergraduate program (UG) studies at once or will need Academic Preparatory Program (APP).
| AUIS Levels | CEFR | AUIS Placement Score | iBT TOEFL | IELTS | *Duolingo English Test | (ACTFL & CEFR) | APP Level advancement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations | A1 | 0-49 | 0-29 | 0-3 | 10-45 | Novice low-Novice mid | |
| APP 1 | A2 | 50-59 | 30-42 | 4 | 50-65 | Novice high, Intermediate low | Passing Foundations with 70+ grade |
| APP 2 | B1 | 60-69 | 43-58 | 4.5 | 70-85 | Intermediate Mid, Intermediate High | Or passing Level 1 with 70+ grade |
| APP 3 | B2 | 70-79 | 59-68 | 5 | 90-105 | Intermediate high to Advanced low | Or passing Level 2 with 70+ grade |
| UG Concurrent Enrollment 2 ESL +3 UG | B2+ | 80-89 | 69-71 | 5.5 | 110-115 | Advanced low to Advance mid | Or passing Level 3 with 70+ grade |
| UG 5 UG credit classes | C1 | 90-99 | 72 | 6+ | 120-160 | Advanced mid to Advanced high |
*Duolingo tests are subject to be reviewed by the Admissions and APP department. Scores must be submitted through the Duolingo website. Instructions can be found here: englishtest.duolingo.com/sharing. This way the score will be shared with AUIS. The score will be verified and the final decision made within 3 days of Duolingo score sharing.
International Students
For international school applicants, the admission process at AUIS is the following:
1. Checking the eligibility (see below).
2. Filling out the AUIS Admissions application online.
3. Unless exempted by AUIS, English language placement test result - AUIS, TOEFL, IELTS, etc (check English language requirements).
4. Providing the equalization document from the Ministry of Equalization. To start this process, a student will need the official letter from AUIS. Then the student will take this letter along with the original school certificate and grades to the Ministry of Equalization (Azmoonkan) in Erbil for equalization.
5. The student can sign the AUIS Enrollment contract and be given two weeks to finish the equalization and submit the original certificate.
Ministry Regulations for International (School) Students
The requirements below are the latest version of the Ministry regulations for accepting international students or graduates from international schools. These requirements were established for the 2022/23 academic year and stayed the same for 2023-2026. the 2023/24 and 2024/25. Thus AUIS Admissions office is working with the regulations below. If new requirements are published for the 2025/26 2026/2027 academic year, we will update each student accordingly. AUIS Study Contracts foresee flexibility if the requirements change giving the students two options if they are negatively accepted by the change: 1) full refund; 2) the student can change the major.
Eligibility:
| Requirement | American Curriculum | British (Cambridge) Curriculum | International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examples of schools | American-system schools, Classical School of Medes, Canadian, SABIS/Choueifat | British International Schools, Cambridge schools | IB Schools offering the Diploma Program (DP) |
| Minimum Years of Schooling | High School Diploma | At least 12 years of successful schooling | Successful completion of the IB Diploma Program (DP) |
| Academic Qualification | High School Diploma with GPA, SAT/AP requirements | IGCSEs plus AS/A Levels | IB Diploma (equivalent to Grade 12 graduation) |
| Medical Programs (Pharmacy, Dentistry) | GPA ≥ 3.0 AP subjects in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Math Combined AP score ≥ 10/15 No AP score below 3 | 5 passing scientific IGCSEs 3 A/AS Level subjects (2 A Levels + 1 AS Level): Biology, Chemistry, and Math or Physics Grades: 2 Bs and 1 C | Chemistry and Biology at Higher Level (HL) Plus Physics or Mathematics at Standard Level (SL) |
| Engineering Programs (Energy, Software, Civil, Robotics, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering) | GPA ≥ 3.0 Two AP subjects from Physics, Math, or Chemistry Combined AP score ≥ 6/10 No AP score below 3 | 5 passing scientific IGCSEs 1 A Level + 1 AS Level: Physics and Math or Chemistry Minimum grade C in both subjects | Physics and Mathematics or Chemistry at Higher Level (HL) |
| Scientific Programs (IT, Medical Laboratory Science) | GPA ≥ 2.0 Two scientific AP subjects Combined AP score ≥ 6/10 No AP score below 3 For Medical Laboratory Science – one subject must be Biology | 5 passing scientific IGCSEs 1 scientific A Level + 1 scientific AS Level Subjects must be different | One science subject at Higher Level (HL) and one subject at Standard Level (SL) For medical-related fields, the HL subject should be Biology |
| Humanities & Social Sciences (Business, HR, Marketing, IS/IR, Law, English) | GPA ≥ 2.0 SAT I ≥ 800/1600 Minimum section score: 400 | 5 passing IGCSE subjects 1 A Level + 1 AS Level | One humanities/literary subject at Higher Level (HL) and one subject at Standard Level (SL) |
What Documents to Take to Azmoonakan*?
| Requirements for students who come from AN AMERICAN SCHOOL SYSTEM (e.g. Classical School of Medes; Choueifat School) | Requirements for students who come from A BRITISH/CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL SYSTEM (e.g. British International Schools) |
| ● Verified High School Transcript GPA ● Verified Diploma High School ● SAT1 and AP grades (verified by AMIDEAST) ● One photo of the student with a copy of his/her identity document ● Letter from the University | ● The students should have studied not less than 12 years successfully ● Verified IGCSE certificate at least for five subjects ● Verified A Level and AS level certificate ● One photo of the student with a copy of his/her identity document ● Letter from the University |
*IMPORTANT! AUIS always recommends to call the Azmoonakan office before the visit to ensure students check the full list of the required documents to bring. It is also important to check what stamps and verification the official school documents should have.
Transfer Students
Transfer students go through the same application process, but in addition such students need to submit an official university transcript (physical copy) or send a pdf file of the official transcripts. Students will also need to provide proof of English proficiency. Please send all details to Admissions at [email protected].
Applicants should allow 1-3 weeks for a response to a transfer credit request.
Transferring Credits
Transfer of credits varies by program and depends on what courses a student has completed in his/her home institution. Students interested in transferring to AUIS should check AUIS’s coursework, which is detailed in the Academic Catalog. Only courses that match in credits and content will be considered for transfer. For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the AUIS Admissions Office.
