IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS LEGAL POWERS, THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AFFIRMS THAT SERVICE FEES ARE PART OF THE DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM AND DO NOT AFFECT FREE EDUCATION
In confirmation of our measures to develop the university education environment and improve its mechanisms through comprehensive digital transformation and the automation of its academic and administrative processes, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research reiterates the integrity and legality of its approved formats, particularly the fees for the higher education platform, which are included in the package of services provided by universities under applicable laws, instructions, and legislative decisions.
In this regard, the Ministry calls for taking into account accuracy and caution in circulating some concepts and interpretations transmitted on social media platforms regarding free education and the necessity of clearly distinguishing between secondary service fees and tuition fees covered by the provisions of Law (25) of 2016 and Law (22) of 2024.
Based on its legal powers and its responsibility to manage the higher education and scientific research sector in Iraq, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research continues its development paths in the field of digital transformation and automation by adopting more than (120) advanced systems to establish smart governance and integration between students, professors and administration in a modern digital environment and enhance the position of Iraqi universities globally and strengthen their presence in the field of comprehensive digitization.
Department of Media and Government Communication
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
September 27, 2025