Area studies typically examine the development of a particular population or region. While other, similar interdisciplinary studies, such as gender, disability, and ethnic, may have some part in course discussions, these are not considered area studies.

Very few private schools exist in Iraq. As such, there are not many who travel to this country for higher education purposes. There are, however, several renowned institutions in Iraq including the University of Baghdad and University of Dohuk.

Courses are academic classes taught by qualified instructors that are intended to enhance participant’s knowledge of a given area or training in a particular discipline. Courses vary broadly in terms of length, size, content and duration.