Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research – Kurdistan Region, Iraq
The Kurdistan Higher Education Society (KHES) is a distinguished academic and scientific institution dedicated to strengthening higher education and advancing scientific research across the Kurdistan Region and internationally. KHES serves as an official platform uniting universities, students, researchers, and academic experts within a structured and professional framework.
Kurdistan Higher Education Society (KHES) is a scientific and academic institution established to bring together universities and higher education institutions in Kurdistan and abroad under one recognized framework. The Society promotes academic excellence, research collaboration, and knowledge exchange through conferences, seminars, workshops, and scientific initiatives.
KHES aims to create a supportive environment that enhances the quality of higher education and contributes to the development of science, innovation, and academic cooperation throughout the region.
Providing a structured and recognized platform for institutional collaboration and academic cooperation.
Encouraging research initiatives, academic publishing, and innovative scientific projects across disciplines.
Building partnerships with universities and academic institutions at regional and global levels.
To become one of the most trusted and accredited academic associations in Kurdistan and the region, supporting higher education, scientific research, and international academic collaboration.
KHES is committed to:
Bringing together universities, students, researchers, and experts under a unified scientific umbrella.
Promoting and supporting scientific research and academic excellence.
Creating opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students for academic and professional growth.
Organizing conferences, seminars, panel discussions, and scientific workshops.
Strengthening cooperation between universities and academic institutions locally and internationally.
KHES connects public universities, private universities, and institutes of higher education within a coordinated academic network. Through this platform, institutions collaborate on research projects, academic events, and strategic partnerships aimed at raising the standards of higher education in Kurdistan.
One of the leading public universities in the Kurdistan Region, committed to academic excellence, scientific research, and community development across a wide range of disciplines.
An internationally oriented university focused on modern education standards, research innovation, and global academic partnerships.
A specialized public institution providing applied sciences, technical education, and professional programs aligned with regional development needs.
A comprehensive academic institution supporting undergraduate and postgraduate education, research initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
KHES provides membership opportunities for students, researchers, and academic professionals who wish to actively contribute to scientific advancement and the development of higher education.
Access academic events, research activities, seminars, and professional development programs designed to enhance your educational journey.
Participate in advanced research initiatives, scientific discussions, publishing support programs, and specialized academic workshops.
Engage in high-level research collaboration, international conferences, scientific panels, and interdisciplinary research networks.
Join scientific committees, publish research, contribute to academic discussions, and collaborate with universities and institutions regionally and internationally.
KHES promotes research excellence through scientific publications, collaborative research projects, and academic initiatives.
The Society encourages researchers and students to contribute to scientific advancement by publishing innovative research and participating in interdisciplinary scientific programs. Through its structured academic network, KHES supports knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and the dissemination of scholarly work at regional and international levels.
KHES organizes and supports a wide range of academic activities, including scientific conferences, panel discussions, seminars, workshops, and specialized training programs. These events aim to encourage intellectual exchange, research collaboration, and the continuous development of higher education standards.
May 18–19, 2026
Erbil International Conference Center – Erbil, Kurdistan Region
April 12, 2026
University of Sulaimani – Sulaimani
June 7, 2026
University of Duhok – Duhok
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