University of Technology, Iraq
University in Iraq
The University of Technology, Iraq is one of Iraq's largest universities. It is situated in the city of Baghdad, Iraq. The university specialises in engineering, computer sciences and applied sciences and technologies. It was established in 1975.
History
The university started with steady scientific achievements. It was established in 1960 with the idea of establishing an Institute of Industrial Teachers, outlined by the Ministry of Education in cooperation with UNESCO, the founding of the Institute was declared on 22 January 1960, The course of studies was limited to five years after acquiring the high school graduate Certificate, in the subject of Engineering Applications, the first batch was accepted with 45 male students, all of whom were graduates of Industrial secondary Schools .
Since founding, the objectives of the Institute were identified by the need for Engineering Technologists, to work in the industrial sector, with emphasis on Engineering projects and Applications research labs, it was also charged with the task of preparing teachers to train professionals in the Industrial and Professional trades, aiming to solve the problems of availability of trainers and workers in those trades, and enabling specialists to manage departments and laboratories . The introduction of specialized learning sessions at the institute, was directed through recommendations and instructions of the Presiding Council of the Institute, and approved by the Ministry of Education.
As founded the Institute included the following sections:
Department of Materials Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Automotive Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Assembly
The name of the institute was changed, a few months after its inception, to the Higher Institute of Industrial Engineering, then subsequently renamed after an order by the Ministry of Higher Education, due to its increased importance and to reflect its advancement, and in agreement with UNESCO in 1967, to The Higher College of Industrial Engineering and subsequently amended to the college of Engineering Technology, while simultaneously annexed to the University of Baghdad, Final disengagement of the Faculty from the University of Baghdad, was issued by The decision to establish the University of Technology on 1 April 1975, by a Presidential Decree.
Academics
The University is composed of the following colleges and specializations:
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Civil Engineering
Control and Systems Engineering
Industrial and Metallurgy Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Architecture Engineering
Applied Sciences (Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Laser, Material Science, Biotechnology, Applied Chemistry and Industrial Management)
Computer Science
Computers Engineering
Materials Engineering
Laser and Opticelectronics Engineering
Petroleum Technology Engineering
Electromechanical Engineering
The University also has three research centers:
The Environmental Research Center
Energy Research Center
Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Research Center
The University has many modern buildings.
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