The Pedagogical Training and Academic Development Center at Sulaimani Polytechnic University hereby informs holders of Master’s and Doctoral degrees wishing to participate in the upcoming Pedagogical Training Course that online applications are open from November 5, 2026, to November 19, 2026.
Admission Requirements:
1. Academic Degree:
Applicants must hold a Master’s or Ph.D. degree.
Candidates who obtained their qualifications from abroad must submit an official Degree Equalization Certificate or a formal letter of support issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research – Directorate of Degree Equalization, confirming that their credentials are currently undergoing the equalization process.
2. English Language Proficiency:
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency through one of the following recognized international certificates. The certificate must be valid and must not have exceeded three (3) years from the test date relative to the course start date:
– Academic IELTS: 5.0
– TOEFL iBT: 59
– TOEFL PBT: 414
– PTE: 52
Alternatively, candidates may submit a language certificate issued by recognized Language Centers at public universities across the Kurdistan Region (designated for obtaining academic titles), explicitly stating equivalency to IELTS Band 5.0. All submitted certificates—both local and international—must be officially authenticated and verified by the issuing centers; unverified certificates will not be accepted. Applications from candidates who have taken tests but are still awaiting results will not be considered.
3. Official Approval (No Objection Certificate):
An official No Objection Certificate (NOC) / letter of facilitation issued by the applicant’s workplace or university, addressed to Sulaimani Polytechnic University / Pedagogical Training and Academic Development Center. The document must explicitly state that the applicant is permitted to attend the course during designated hours and that all necessary support and scheduling accommodations will be granted.
Application Procedure:
– Online Submission: Applications must be completed via the following registration link no later than November 19, 2026:
https://forms.gle/BW75Eyj7UNgKNQK2A
– Document Copies: All documents uploaded during the online submission must also be prepared in hard copy (two full-color copies on standard A4 paper per document).
– Selection and Verification: Following the closure of the registration window, the Center will contact eligible candidates who meet all criteria via email to submit their physical documents and finalize registration on scheduled dates. Applicants who do not satisfy the admission criteria will not be contacted.
– Important Notice: No physical documents will be accepted without completing the initial online submission. In-person visits prior to receiving an official email notification are strictly discouraged. For inquiries, please contact: Pedagogy@spu.edu.iq (The Center is solely responsible for answering queries submitted via this email address, which serves as the exclusive communication channel).
Additional Information:
4. Quota and Priority:
Available seats are limited. Admission priority will be granted based on degree seniority (i.e., to applicants who have held their highest academic qualification for the longest period).
5. Schedule and Duration:
The program spans a duration of six (6) months, conducted two (2) days per week (Sundays and Tuesdays), for three (3) hours per session during the morning period, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.