Department of Laser & Optoelectronics Engineering

About the Department of Laser & Optoelectronics Engineering

Vision:

The Department of Laser & Optoelectronics Engineering aspires to be a leading engineering institution in both academic and research domains across the region, contributing to the development of local and regional communities.

Mission:

The mission of the department encompasses educating undergraduate and graduate students in the principles and concepts of laser engineering and optical electronics. It is dedicated to raise awareness about the importance of these two disciplines, producing high-quality scientific research, and supporting academic graduates to serve and lead their communities.

Objectives:

1. Qualify graduates equipped with skills and knowledge that meet contemporary requirements and labor market demands.

2. Develop and prepare highly qualified and professional faculty members with distinguished local and international reputations.

3. Maintain continuous production and publication of rigorous scientific research that serves development plans and society.

4. Optimize the utilization of the department’s financial and material resources while diversifying and expanding their sources.

5. Establish a suitable organizational structure and a professional administrative framework characterized by efficiency and expertise.

6. Provide technical consultations and scientific support to various sectors of the state.

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 and scientific streams.
• Minimum average to apply: 64.5% for morning study, 61.5% 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 2,250,000,. First-year students receive a 25% discount on this department's tuition. Discounts are explained under “Fees and scholarships” on the admissions page.

Graduates work in fields including:

• Medical and industrial laser applications
• Optical fibre networks and communications
• Optical sensing and measurement systems
• Research laboratories and development centres