Faculty of Dentistry – Qaiwan International University The Faculty of Dentistry at Qaiwan International University provides a modern, student-centere
About Our Faculty
The Faculty of Dentistry at Qaiwan International University provides a modern, student-centered learning environment equipped with advanced laboratories and state-of-the-art clinical facilities that meet international standards. The faculty was established through an academic collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, ensuring high-quality education that combines strong theoretical foundations with hands-on practical training. Well-equipped preclinical laboratories, simulation units, and specialized dental laboratories, including those dedicated to prosthodontics and restorative dentistry, enable students to develop essential clinical skills using contemporary dental technologies.
One of the program's key strengths is its strong emphasis on clinical training and international recognition. Students begin their clinical practice in their third year of study, earlier than in most other dentistry programs in the country. This early clinical exposure significantly enhances their clinical competence and confidence before graduation. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates receive two qualifications: a graduation certificate from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and a degree officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. These qualifications, combined with early and extensive clinical experience, prepare graduates to pursue professional practice and postgraduate opportunities both locally and internationally.
In addition, the Faculty of Dentistry is supported by a highly dedicated and welcoming Admissions Team, which provides comprehensive guidance to Year 12 students and prospective applicants throughout the admissions process. From initial inquiries to final enrollment, the team offers personalized counseling, academic guidance, and detailed information about program requirements, scholarships, and career pathways. New students also benefit from a range of support services during the admissions and enrollment process, including orientation sessions, campus tours, registration assistance, and ongoing guidance to ensure a smooth and stress-free transition into university life. This student-centered approach reflects Qaiwan International University's commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment from the very beginning of each student's academic journey.
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What We Stand For
The Faculty of Dental Surgery promotes academic excellence in dental medicine and dental surgery by offering innovative courses to produce professionals who will be able to serve society in the future as it strives to become a competitive nation while ensuring sustainable development.
We aim to be the preeminent leading institution in Iraq, capable of producing creative, competitive, and distinctive marketable dentists who are cultivated in talent, knowledge, and versatility, thereby enhancing the nation's excellency.
Message From Dean
Welcome to the Faculty of Dentistry at Qaiwan International University QIU, where local commitment meets global excellence. Our university is proud to be franchised with two highly ranked Malaysian universities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), a partnership that reflects our dedication to internationally benchmarked dental education.
Through this collaboration, our graduates benefit from a unique academic advantage: dual graduation certificates issued by UiTM and the Ministry of Higher Education in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. This distinction equips our alumni with strong academic recognition and enhanced professional mobility at both regional and international levels.
Our curriculum is carefully designed to balance solid scientific foundations with advanced clinical training, delivered by experienced faculty in modern learning and clinical environments. We emphasize ethical practice, research, innovation, and community service, ensuring our graduates are not only competent clinicians but also responsible leaders in oral health care.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Qaiwan International University and the International Islamic University Malaysia to establish a framework for academic cooperation and institutional partnership. The agreement promotes joint research collaboration, co-authorship of scholarly publications between faculty members of both universities, and mutual co-supervision and co-authorship of students’ research projects. It also supports a range of academic activities, including academic exchanges, joint conferences, seminars, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. This collaboration offers significant advantages for both institutions by enhancing research quality and visibility, expanding international academic networks, fostering innovation through shared expertise, and providing students and faculty with broader opportunities for professional and academic development. Ultimately, the MOU strengthens global engagement and contributes to the advancement of higher education and research excellence at both universities.
I warmly invite you to explore our faculty and join us in shaping the future of dentistry with knowledge, integrity, and global vision.
Prof. Dr. Faraedon M. Zardawi
Dean of Faculty of Dentistry
Qaiwan International university
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