Koya University

Information updated 15.08.2026

Koya University (KOYU) – public higher education institution in Iraq. KOYU began its history in 2003. Erbil became the home of Koya University. Koya University has earned itself a position in the top 20 best educational institutions of Iraq. Application process and the cost of tuition. The admission process has multiple requirements, the most important of which is the applicant’s previous academic performance. After submitting the required documents more then (80 percent of applicants receive their letters of acceptance. Keep in mind that when applying to KOYU the ratio of accepted students may vary depending on the popularity of the chosen program. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 5,000 USD per year. KOYU is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree – 5,000 USD per year of study. In addition to low tuition fees the university provides the students with extra financial assistance in the form of scholarships. For more information you can visit the official website of the university http://www.koyauniversity.org. The composition of the university. Koya University is relatively small, teaching about 2000 students on average. The university accepts both local and foreign students. At KOYU the academic staff counts 799 various specialists. A variety of international student exchange programs are available at KOYU. The university is also present on social media platforms: Twitter, Youtube, Facebook. Infrastructure of KOYU. The library is available to all of the students. The university also provides dormitories for those who need them.