The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs announced that graduates of Islamic education affiliated with the ministry may continue their studies at universities in Kurdistan based on their specializations and fields of study.
On Tuesday 27 October 2026, the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs of the Kurdistan Regional Government stated in an announcement: With the approval of the Kurdistan Council of Ministers, and following the continued efforts and emphasis of the Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, as well as several meetings with the relevant parties, an official letter was sent to all universities in Kurdistan to announce their approval of accepting graduates of Islamic education affiliated with the ministry based on their specializations and fields of study.
The announcement expressed appreciation to the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government and all relevant parties who cooperated to preserve the rights of religious education graduates and achieve this necessary decision in the students’ best interests.
At the end of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs’ announcement, all students accepted into universities were congratulated, and wishes for their success and distinction were expressed.
