The Kobani University Council held its regular meeting on April 24, 2025, with the participation of council members, representatives of the main centers, as well as representatives from the Student Council and the Women’s Council.

During the meeting, the council discussed a number of issues related to higher education and approved a comprehensive academic expansion plan that includes the establishment of new colleges and departments. This comes as part of ongoing efforts to develop the educational infrastructure and meet the needs of students and the community.

The council’s decisions included:

Opening the College of Architecture

Opening the College of Agricultural Engineering

Upgrading the Medical Institute to the College of Applied Medical Sciences, which will include the departments of Anesthesia, Nursing, Laboratory Sciences, and Emergency Medicine

Opening the Veterinary Institute

Opening the College of Social Sciences, which will include the departments of Philosophy, History, Sociology, and Geology

Upgrading the Geography Institute to an independent university department

Reactivating the Language Institute to offer instruction in Kurdish, Arabic, English, and French

Opening a new department in the College of Education titled “Teaching Methods and Curriculum Design”

In the context of supporting scientific research and enhancing graduate studies, the council also approved the establishment of new master's programs in the following specializations:

Master’s in Law

Master’s in Business Administration

Master’s in English Language

Master’s in Arabic Language

Master’s in Sociology

Work is also underway to launch a PhD program in Kurdish Language and Literature. These programs aim to elevate academic standards, open new horizons for students, and supply the labor market with highly qualified professionals.

The meeting concluded with a series of proposals and recommendations aimed at developing the academic and administrative structure of the university and fostering a stimulating educational environment aligned with the requirements of higher education and the aspirations of students and society.