Department of Banking and Financial Sciences

Program Vision:

That the Department of Banking and Financial Sciences be a pioneer in the field of education and scientific research in the financial and banking field, and that it contributes to preparing distinguished cadres that meet the needs of the local and global labor market.

Program Mission

Providing a distinguished academic program in the field of financial and banking sciences, which combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, qualifies students to work in various financial and banking institutions, and contributes to community service.

Program Objectives

Preparing highly qualified graduates in the field of financial and banking sciences, capable of analyzing financial data and making sound financial decisions.

Admission for 2026–2027 is centralised through the Qaddim platform of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

• Eligible applicants: graduates of secondary school in the biological, applied, scientific and literary streams.
• Minimum average to apply: 57.5% for morning study, 54.5% for evening study.
• Places are allocated competitively by average, order of preference and capacity.
• Applicants for morning study must have been born in 1996 or later.
• A medical examination meeting the requirements of the programme.

Annual tuition for 2026–2027: IQD 1,500,000,. Discounts are explained under “Fees and scholarships” on the admissions page.

The programme runs on the semester system. These are the first-semester courses of the first year, with their theory and practical credit hours. The programme guide gives the syllabus of each course.

First year: first semester

Graduates work in fields including:

• Public and private banks
• Electronic payment and finance companies
• Insurance companies and the securities market
• Finance departments of institutions