The Department of Architectural Engineering at the University of Duhok serves as a center of academic excellence, scientific research, and professional engagement within the built environment. Through its dynamic educational ecosystem, the department provides comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs, generates innovative research, offers specialized engineering consultancy, and actively contributes to the sustainable development of local and regional communities.

Academic Programs & Curriculum

Our educational frameworks combine theoretical knowledge, artistic creativity, and technical engineering principles aligned with local heritage and international standards.

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Architectural Engineering: A 5-year, 10-semester undergraduate program (300 ECTS) structured to build core competence across architectural design, urban planning, building technology, history and theory, structural engineering, and digital visualization.
• Postgraduate Programs: Advanced higher diploma, master's, and doctoral studies focused on specialized research, architectural theory, urban design, housing, and emerging building technologies.

Research & Engineering Consultancy

Faculty members and researchers within the department actively conduct research addressing contemporary architectural, environmental, and spatial challenges. Leveraging its specialized academic expertise, the department offers engineering consultancy services to public and private sector entities, advising on urban housing, sustainable design, spatial planning, and building performance.

Community Impact & Facilities

The department is committed to enriching human society and preserving regional identity. Through collaborative design projects, public initiatives, and student work, we promote sustainability, functionality, aesthetics, and community safety. Practical learning and design exploration are supported by dedicated facilities, including:

• 4 Specialized Architectural Design Studios
• Dedicated Free-Hand & Fine Arts Studio
• High-Performance Computing & CAD Laboratory
• Specialized Departmental Library & Lecture Halls