The Program

This program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from environmental science, social equity, economics, and urban design. By fostering collaboration across various fields, students will be better prepared to devise innovative solutions that cater to the complex nature of urban environments.

This program aims to cultivate forward-thinking leaders capable of developing resilient urban environments that effectively respond to both current and future challenges.

Career Opportunities

• Urban Planner
• Urban and Master Plan Designer
• Transportation Planner
• Environmental Planner
• Community Development Specialist
• Urban Public Space advocate
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
• Heritage Site conservative
• Nonprofit Sector Roles
• Academic or Research Positions

• Study Duration: The program is organised into 4 years, focusing on City Planning and Design courses with a BSc thesis.
• Program Contents: The study is organised according to the Bologna process, and it has 8 semesters (240 credit points).
• Acceptance Criteria: Minimum accepted 12th grade Average: 80%, with the total grades of Math and Physics subjects being not less than 70% respectively.
• Tuition Fees: Students do not pay any tuition fees (the program is FREE). Students can apply through Zankoline and get accepted based on their average.

International Collaboration

• Urban Acupuncture Redefining Public Space: The Department of City Planning is proud to be part of global initiatives that connect students, communities, and international partners, DAAD, TU Berlin, and VNG International.
• Heritage Conservation: A continuous partnership with the World Monuments Fund (WMF) in preserving cultural heritage in post-conflict contexts.

Mission of the Department

• Training professionals with a high level of experience and scientific knowledge in urban planning and design.
• Educating future urban planners and designers so that they can analyze and address urbanization's social, economic, and environmental challenges.
• Training urban planners to analyze and plan for the layout of cities, whether old and new, with a firm grasp of the technical details involved.
• By teaching students, the most up-to-date information and techniques in urban planning and design, we aim to produce professionals who can compete successfully on a local, regional, and global scale.

Vision of the Department

The Department of City Planning is working hard to accomplish innovative, sustainable urban development in the Kurdish region and Iraq by implementing high-performance education in the field of city planning and urban design.