Founded in 2014, University of Al Hamdaniya is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bakhdida (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Nineveh. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, University of Al Hamdaniya is a small coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. University of Al Hamdaniya offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 8 years old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. University of Al Hamdaniya also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.