Hawija Technical College · Northern Technical University
Postgraduate Admission Requirements
Master of Business Administration Techniques — Hawija Technical College
Official information sourced from the Postgraduate Admission Regulations for Academic Year 2026/2027, issued by the Research and Development Directorate — Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
MSc Business Administration Techniques
Ministry of Higher Education — 2026/2027
Online application — adm.rdd.edu.iq
Programme Overview
Master of Business Administration Techniques
Hawija Technical College · Northern Technical University
Degree
Master of Applied Science
Duration
2 Years (4 Semesters)
Mode of Study
Morning (Full-Time)
Application Portal
adm.rdd.edu.iq
Academic Year
2026 / 2027
Specialisation
Business Administration Techniques
General Admission Conditions
Minimum Grade Average
The applicant's grade average must be at least 75%.
Exempted from this requirement if the applicant is in the top quartile of medical or engineering specialisations.
Age Limit
The applicant's age must not exceed 45 years — born on or after 1/10/1981. Age is calculated on the basis of year, month, and day of birth up to 1/10/2026.
General Admission + Private Fees Channel
Service Commitment Bond
All applicants (including those in privileged categories) must fulfil the contractual service commitment of double the period of study, in accordance with the admission regulations and the privileges granted to them by their applicable laws.
Actual Employment Service
The applicant (employee) must have at least 2 years of actual employment service following appointment or the date of their last qualification. Service is calculated up to 1/10/2025.
Full-time study commitment required
No-Objection Letter
A no-objection letter from the applicant's employing institution is required, signed by the authorised signatory of the relevant department or the non-ministerially affiliated body, within their authority and jurisdiction.
Previously Terminated from Postgraduate Study
Applicants whose enrolment was previously terminated must reapply on the Private Fees channel exclusively.
Private Fees only
Minimum Grade Average
The applicant's grade average must be at least 75%.
Exemptions from the grade average and age requirements apply when applying on the Private Fees channel exclusively.
Age Limit
The applicant's age must not exceed 40 years — born on or after 1/10/1986. Age is calculated on the basis of year, month, and day of birth up to 1/10/2026.
General Admission + Private Fees Channel
Previously Terminated from Postgraduate Study
Applicants whose enrolment was previously terminated must reapply on the Private Fees channel exclusively.
Private Fees only
Required Application Documents
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Graduation Certificate — Bachelor's (and Master's if applicable)
Addressed to the institution receiving the application, stating the grade average in numerals and writing, together with the grade of the top student in the cohort (for both first and second sittings, morning and evening study).
Unified National Identity Card
A colour copy of the national identity card; or a valid passport, proof of residency, and two colour photographs (for non-Iraqi resident applicants).
Recent Colour Passport Photographs
Two (2) recent colour personal photographs.
Application Form (Form 500)
Complete the application form for academic year 2026/2027 exclusively. Deletions, erasures, or correction fluid (white-out) are not permitted.
Activities Record Sheet (Form 501)
Complete the postgraduate applicant activities sheet for academic year 2026/2027 exclusively.
Written Undertaking (Form 504)
Complete and sign the written undertaking form for postgraduate study for academic year 2026/2027.
English Language Proficiency Certificate
Certificate of passing the unified national English language test (in accordance with ministerial mechanisms and regulations), or an IELTS score of 4 or above (for engineering, science, and medical specialisations).
Test type according to the postgraduate specialisation
Arabic Language National Test Certificate
Certificate of passing the unified national Arabic language examination in accordance with ministerial mechanisms and regulations.
Computer Proficiency Certificate
Certificate of passing the Iraqi national computer proficiency test in accordance with ministerial mechanisms and regulations.
No-Objection Letter (Employees Only)
A no-objection letter addressed by the authorised signatory of the relevant department or ministry, stating: 'The department has no objection to the employee applying for postgraduate study for academic year 2026/2027.'
Employees only
Security Clearance
Security clearances are required for all admitted applicants. The admitted student must complete the necessary procedures from the date the university admission order is issued and before the commencement of study.
Applicant Selection Criteria
Competitive Ranking Score Formula
Ranking Score = (70% × Relative Grade Average) + (30% × Competitive Examination)
Relative Grade Average =
( applicant’s average ÷ top student’s average ) × 100 + applicant’s average ) ÷ 2
The top student’s average is taken from the same cohort (first and second sittings, morning and evening study) of the department from which the applicant graduated.
The top student’s average is taken from the same cohort (first and second sittings, morning and evening study) of the department from which the applicant graduated.
Competitive Examination
Participation and passing the competitive examination is required. Competition is based on the highest ranking score.
Personal Interview
An interview is conducted to assess the candidate's suitability (physical, mental, and psychological fitness) by a specialist committee.
Security Clearance
Security clearances are required for all admitted applicants and must be completed before the commencement of study.
Tuition Fees — Private Fees Channel
| # | Programme | Humanities Specialisations | Scientific Specialisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Master's Degree | 3,000,000 IQD | 3,750,000 IQD |
Fees are paid in two instalments: the first at the beginning of Semester 1 and the second at the beginning of Semester 2.
The University Council may reduce fees by up to 30% upon a supported application with documentation.
These fees are approved by ministerial endorsement dated 8/12/2025 pursuant to Article (2) of Private University Government Education Law No. 22 of 2024.
Official Application & Admission Dates
Online Application Opens
Sunday 3/5/2026 — Thursday 11/7/2026
adm.rdd.edu.iq · Submit a PDF copy of documents to the college's official email
Electronic Data Verification Begins
Sunday 3/5/2026
Names of applicants whose data has been verified will be published on the college website
Electronic Data Verification Closes
Thursday 18/7/2026
Competitive Examination
Tuesday 30/7/2026 — 9:00 AM (3 hours)
Interview of Shortlisted Candidates
Tuesday 30/7 — Thursday 1/8/2026
In accordance with Form 506 appended to these regulations
Competitive Examination Results Announced
Sunday 5/8 — Monday 6/8/2026
Preliminary Admission Announced
Sunday 12/8/2026
Objections to Admission Results
Monday 13/8 — Wednesday 15/8/2026
Final Admission Announced
Thursday 23/8/2026
University Admission Orders Issued
Thursday 13/9/2026
Following University Council ratification
Commencement of Study 2026/2027
Tuesday 1/9/2026
Registration with the relevant academic department
Warnings & Key Information
Important Warnings
Grade replacement (grade repair) is not applied when applying for postgraduate study.
Admission is cancelled for students who have not commenced study within one working week from the date study begins.
Admission is cancelled if it is established that the applicant provided incorrect information regarding their employment or academic status.
Applications are not accepted from persons whose enrolment was previously terminated due to cheating, forgery, or permanent dismissal as a disciplinary measure.
Relatives of the Dean, Vice Deans, Head of Department, and teaching staff members of the same department are not permitted to apply to that department/college during their term of assignment.
The principle of seat reservation is no longer in effect — seats may not be carried over to the following academic year.
General Notes
All postgraduate applications for all universities are submitted electronically (online) at: adm.rdd.edu.iq
Registration in cases of failure due to a single subject shall be on the General Admission channel upon recommendation of the College Council.
Admitted employees must obtain a study leave within 90 days of the university admission order being issued; failure to do so results in termination of their enrolment.
Only the official forms (500, 501, 504, 506) for academic year 2026/2027 are accepted. Deletions, erasures, and correction fluid are not permitted.
HAWIJA TECHNICAL COLLEGE — BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPT.
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