UoD, October 5, 2026 | University Press Office (UNPO) — In an atmosphere filled with pride and joy at Duhok Sports Stadium, the University of Duhok (UoD) celebrated the graduation of its 31st class, honoring more than 3,000 students and marking a significant milestone in the University’s commitment to academic excellence and human-capital development.

The ceremony was held under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, and Dr. Dawood Sulaiman Atrushi, President of UoD, alongside government officials, academics, faculty members, and the graduates’ families.

The ceremony began with students from the University’s colleges entering the stadium college by college. The official programme opened with recitations from the Holy Quran, followed by a violin performance.

In his speech, Dr. Dawood Sulaiman Atrushi congratulated the graduates and their families, emphasizing the University’s role in preparing a knowledgeable and capable generation to contribute to Kurdistan’s future. He also highlighted UoD’s ongoing reform process, the expanding role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academia, and the University’s commitment to community service and institutional development.

Addressing the graduates, Prime Minister Mr. Masrour Barzani congratulated them on their achievement and encouraged them to apply the knowledge and skills they had acquired in serving the Kurdistan Region and contributing to its continued development.

Representing the graduates, Ms. Gulistan Wasfi Omeri delivered a speech expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister, the University’s faculty, and the graduates’ families for their support throughout the students’ academic journeys. She affirmed the graduates’ commitment to using their knowledge to serve society and support the region’s progress.

A key moment of the ceremony was the administration of the official graduation oath by Dr. Nabaz Ibraheem Mohammed, Vice President for Students Affairs and Graduates. The graduates repeated the oath after him, affirming their commitment to their responsibilities as university graduates.

Subsequently, Dr. Lokman Hadi Hasan formally requested the University President to confer the degrees upon the graduates. Following confirmation that the students had fulfilled all academic requirements for their Bachelor’s degrees, Dr. Dawood Sulaiman Atrushi officially conferred their degrees, marking the successful completion of their undergraduate studies.

Comprising 19 colleges and one institute, the University of Duhok presented graduates from 95 scientific departments in this graduating class. This achievement reflects UoD’s continued commitment to providing quality higher education, empowering students with knowledge and skills, and preparing graduates to contribute to the social and economic development of the Kurdistan Region.

The graduation ceremony aligns with the University of Duhok Strategic Plan (2023–2030), particularly its priorities of academic excellence, student empowerment, institutional development, innovation, and community engagement. By preparing graduates to apply their education in professional and public life, UoD continues to strengthen its role in developing human capital and supporting a knowledge-based society.

The ceremony concluded by celebrating the graduates’ accomplishments and marking another milestone in the University of Duhok’s academic journey.

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