History

The designation "Department of International Relations and Diplomacy" was conferred upon this academic department in 2015, pursuant to the Ministerial Order dated October 16, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Kurdistan Region. The department was initially established during the 2012–2013 academic year under the title "Department of International Relations." From its foundation through the 2024–2025 academic year, the department has successfully graduated ten cohorts across its morning and evening programs.