Nawroz University (NU) was established in 2004 as the first private academic institution in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). Over the past 21 years, NU has made remarkable progress in academic development, becoming a respected institution among both public and private universities in the region. Despite its modest beginnings, NU quickly expanded and developed programs aligned with the needs of the KRI’s evolving job market.

Currently, NU offers bachelor’s degrees in nearly 20 academic programs across seven colleges:
1. College of Administration and Economics
2. College of Law and Politics
3. College of Languages
4. College of Engineering
5. College of Science
6. College of Dentistry
7. College of Pharmacy

Academic departments include:
• Economics
• Business Administration
• Banking and Finance
• Accounting
• Tourism Science
• Law
• Political Science
• English Language
• Kurdish Language
• Translation
• Kurdish Studies
• Computer Science and Information Technology
• Computer and Communications Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Psychology
• Multimedia and Graphics Design

In addition to its academic programs, NU hosts several specialized centres that support its mission, including:
• Pedagogical Training Centre
• Centre for Scientific Research
• Legal Consultancy Bureau
• Engineering Consultancy Bureau
• Languages Centre
• Career Development Centre

To date, nearly 12,000 students have graduated from Nawroz University. NU continues to pursue academic excellence through scientific research that addresses societal needs and market demands. The university maintains a policy of openness and builds strategic partnerships with both local and international institutions to help create a sustainable educational environment in Iraq, particularly in the KRI.