Fully Funded Scholarships in Iraq 2026 for International Students
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Study in Iraq Scholarships 2026 are an official government initiative offered by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Iraq for international students who wish to study at Iraqi public and private universities within bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs. The scholarships provide full or partial funding, including tuition fee waivers, university accommodation, and health insurance.
Students can study in a wide range of disciplines such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, business administration, and information technology. The program aims to attract Arab and international students to academically recognized universities in Iraq while offering a modern educational environment and distinguished academic and research opportunities for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Benefits
- Full or partial tuition fee waiver.
- University accommodation for international students.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Assistance with obtaining a student visa and residency permit.
- Opportunity to study at accredited public and private universities in Iraq.
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Eligibility criteria
- Open to international students from all nationalities.
- Available for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs.
- Applicants must meet the requirements of the selected university and academic specialization.
- Submission of the required academic documents and passport is mandatory.
Eligibility Requirements for Bachelor's Programs
For Fully Funded Scholarships:
- Medicine: Minimum academic average of 85%.
- Dentistry and Pharmacy: Minimum academic average of 75%.
- Engineering and Nursing: Minimum academic average of 65%.
- Other Scientific and Humanities Disciplines: Minimum academic average of 60%.
- Applicants must not be older than 30 years.
Eligibility Requirements for Graduate Programs
- Higher Diploma and Master's Degree: Minimum academic average of 65%.
- PhD Programs: Minimum academic average of 75%.
- Maximum age for Master’s applicants: 40 years.
- Maximum age for PhD applicants: 45 years.
What is the Study in Iraq Program?
The “Study in Iraq” program is an official initiative launched by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Iraq to attract international students to study at public and private universities in Iraq. The program offers fully funded and partial scholarships for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degrees in various fields such as medicine, engineering, sciences, and information technology.
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