Founded in 2003, University of Kirkuk is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kirkuk (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, University of Kirkuk (Uokirkuk) is a large coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. University of Kirkuk (Uokirkuk) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 19 years old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Iraqi higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Uokirkuk also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.