American University of Iraq, Sulaimani

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, first opened its doors in 2007, with the mission of creating a cadre of graduates who have the knowledge and skill set needed for success. The university's core values are freedom, responsibility, democracy, free expression and inquiry, equal opportunity, individual rights, tolerance, and honorable personal and professional behavior. The University is accredited both in Iraq and in the United States, undergoing a yearly program review at the end of every academic year.