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.

A Master of Science or MSc is a postgraduate degree typically in the fields of sciences and social sciences. MSc may be course-based, research-based, or a mixture of the two.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.