About Us

Assistant Professor Dr. Sarhang Qadir Surchi Assistant Professor Dr. Sarhang Qadir Surchi is considered one of the prominent academic and administrative figures, with experience in higher education and scientific research. He held an academic position at Hawler Medical University / College of Nursing and participated in scientific committees and academic discussions. His name was later mentioned as the President of Bayan University.

Dr. Sarhang has experience in the fields of higher education, academic administration, support for scientific research, and participation in conferences and scientific activities. Through his academic and administrative work, he has also contributed to strengthening the university environment, developing academic programs, and serving students and researchers.

Dear Students, Faculty Members, Researchers, and Distinguished Visitors,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Bayn University, an academic institution that strives to promote the values of knowledge, science, and innovation while building an advanced educational environment that meets modern requirements and keeps pace with global scientific developments.

Our vision is centered on preparing qualified academic and professional generations who possess competence, creativity, and the ability to serve society effectively. This is achieved through the continuous development of academic programs, support for scientific research, and strengthening cooperation with local and international universities and institutions.

We also believe that the university is not merely a place for education, but a center for intellectual development, capacity building, and shaping the future. From this perspective, we continue to work toward providing a motivating academic environment that encourages students to excel scientifically, innovate, and actively contribute to community service.

I wish all our dear students success and excellence in their academic journey, and I invite الجميع to work together in a spirit of cooperation to achieve the university’s goals and enhance its academic and scientific standing.

With sincere respect and appreciation,

Assistant Professor Dr. Sarhang Qadir Surji

President of Bayn University

The Board of Trustees of Bayan University (BNU) is the leading body of the University, which exercises the advantage of assets and resources, ensuring their effective management, control and usage.

BNU Board of Trustees

Welcome to the Council of Bayan University (BNUC), the principal executive and policy-making body of the University. It is the responsibility of the College to manage the University, determine its mission, plan its work and manage its resources. It has the authority to take such necessary actions to discharge these responsibilities and, in carrying out its functions, consults with the BNU Board of Trustees on matters relating to decisions and policy. The University Council brings together academics, students and management representatives to discuss issues that encompass the entire university.

Who is the University Council?

The Board is composed of the President and Vice-Presidents for Scientific Affairs (VPS) and Student Affairs (VPA), the Deans of Colleges, the Student Representative and the Secretary of the BNUC. It is responsible for academic supervision and management. Upon appointment to the Board, members have significant legal responsibilities and duties.

Members of Bayan University Council

Asst. Prof. Dr. Sarhang Qadir Surci

The President

Prof. Dr Sherwan saleh Kdir

Vice President for Administration and Student Affairs

PROF. DR. AHMED ABDULLAH AL-MADI

Head of Law and International Relations

Dr. MAJIDA ALI MALA SADIQI

Head of Business and Accounting

Dr. Hanan Ali Ibrahim Altaey

Head of International Relations and Diplomatics Department

Asst. Prof.Brzo Aziz Qadir

Head of Computer Science Department

Lecturer. SHEELAN SHAKIR KADIR

Head of the English Department

The mission of Bayan University (BNU) is to provide nationally competitive and internationally recognized opportunities for learning, discovery and participation to a variety of students in a realistic environment. BNU's mission focuses on marketing its graduates to secure the job and contribute to the dynamic challenges in the region. Educate students intellectually, socially and academically to understand the world deeper

- Future generation with autonomy in decisions

- Providing quality education with excellence

- Emphasis on human relations and healthy working environment

- Equal opportunities for professional and personal development

- Respect and academic ethics

Vision of the University

Together at Bayan University, we aspire to be a national leader in the development of educated, job-ready contributors and international citizens who have the greatest impact in supporting their communities.

We are a center of excellence for quality education

We are a research and teaching center dedicated to the development of original studies

We achieve excellence characterized by independence and sustainable development

Create specialized education which is essential for the development of our society

Expand in partnership to embrace quality from the beginning

We are a smart and interactive electronic university integrated with a global presence

Value

Mutual respect, integrity and honesty

We are a scientific community working with many other communities. Our community members are our selected resource. We treat each other as principled, open, transparent and respectful

We are a learning community.

We value the interaction between academic members and students as the core activity of the learning process. We recognize and support the diversity of our students' needs, and we all include our stakeholders. We aim to be accessible to all who want to learn with us. We welcome the world to our campus.

The pursuit of knowledge

We have the desire to drive to know the unknown. Our investigation and thinking of diverse intellectual endeavors is fundamental to us. We engage our students in these endeavors, and strive to instill in them a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and understanding. We balance our duty to academic integrity with our commitment to academic freedom in our work and interactions.

Community and social responsibility

We employ our expertise to serve each other and the community. We illuminate pressing social problems and seek solutions. The knowledge we generate enriches society. We are legitimately interested in all aspects of our world. We are a bridge and interpreter between our communities and other people and other countries.

Accountability and well-being

We are responsible for our performance for each other, our students, alumni and the public. We value a safe, healthy and supportive academic community.

BNU University consists of academic departments and research centres, administrative departments, and the library. There are currently 4 colleges at University.

Board of Trustees

This is the governing body of the University, who exercise guardianship over assets and resources, ensuring their effective management, control and use. Under the Charter, the Board of Trustees is the governing body of the University. Members of the Board of Trustees are accepting ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of the University by ensuring that it is solvent, well-run and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it was established.

Committees of the Board of Trustees

Audit & Risk Committee

Finance & Infrastructure Committee

Remuneration Committee

BNU Council

The Council of the University is responsible for the academic policy and strategic direction of the University. It operates through five major committees: Education; General Purposes; Personnel; Planning and Resource Allocation; and Research.

Colleges and Departments

BNU’s 4 colleges are including 6 departments. They are independent, self-governing units, which are related to BNU. Each college has its own statutes, endowment and governing body, which comprises the Dean and Head of Departments. In terms of teaching, the colleges provide tutorials, while the University organises lectures and seminars, sets the syllabuses, examines students, and awards degrees.

The Department for Continuing Education is the focus of the University’s lifelong learning, professional development and online learning activities. It provides university education to those who wish to study part-time, through short full-time courses

Administrative services

The central administrative departments of the University are collectively called University Administration and Services.

Senior University Officers

President

The President, who is usually an eminent public figure, serves as the titular head of the University and presides over all major ceremonies. The President is appointed by the BNU Board of Trustees holds the position for 4 years and open to renewal.

Vice Presidents

The Vice-President is the principal academic and administrative officer of the University and is appointed by BOT of BNU to hold office for four years, with the possibility of extending by a further agreed period. The role of the Vice President is to provide strategic direction and leadership to the University. The Vice President chairs Council and other principal University bodies and nominates deputies to chair others. He or she works closely with the colleges to ensure a coherent vision across all the constituent parts of the University and works with Council, the divisions, and the Conference of Colleges to ensure that the governance, management and administration of the University are efficient and effective.

Dean's of College

The office of the Dean of the Colleges supports the academic program of the departments, guiding the college and the academic departments.

Accreditation for the university education sector is a process that gives recognition to institutions that meet established quality standards. The purpose of accreditation is to assure the public, students, parents and other stakeholders as to the quality of an institution and its commitment to high standards through a system of continuous improvement.

For BNU to become accredit confirms our commitment to internationalisation and, in particular, your commitment to supplying exemplary services to the academic community.

BNU is planning its accreditation process when moving to its new campus which will consist of a set of key performance indicators split into 8 main areas, namely;

A – Premises, and Health and Safety

B – Governance, Management and Staff Resources

C – Learning, Teaching and Research Activity

D – Quality Assurance and Enhancement

E – Student Welfare

F – Awards and Qualifications

G – Marketing and Recruitment of Students

H – Systems Management and Compliance with Immigration Regulations

BNU believes that the accreditation will boost the profile of your university and confirm that it meets high standards of education, welfare and good practice. Please visit this section regularly and will provide details about our ambitions to become an internationally accredited university in the near future.

Bayan University is a private university that was founded in 2014. It has a total annual undergraduate enrollment of 250+, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 5000 sqm. It utilises mainly a semester-based academic calendar.

Overview

Established in 2014

President: Prof.Dr.Ahmed Anwar Dazaye 2021- present,4th president

Private University,

Location: City of Erbil, Erbil Province, Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Size of the main campus: 1 building on 5000 sqm

Planning Student residential in its new master plan

Space of Sports Activities available on demand

Academics

Academic Staff, including full time, part time and visiting: 78 (Fall 2021)

Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10:1

Colleges: 4

Departments: Currently 6 Active departments

Academic: 78 Number of Professors: 1

Number of Assistant Professors: 8

Number of Lecturers: 35

Number of Assistant Lecturers: 34

Engineers and Lab. Assistants: 3

Lecture room: 32

Library holdings: More than 5000 records

Space/Green area of Bayan University Campus: 1000 sq meter

Students

Student enrollment: 600 total

Male to Female ratio: 52% against 48%

Number of Dormitory rooms: none but planed in the new Master Plan

Last Updated January 2022