B.Sc. in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Program Profile
The Agricultural Extension and Rural Development program aims to prepare graduates with deep knowledge and practical skills in agricultural communication, rural sociology, leadership, rural development planning, gender and youth empowerment, agricultural economics, and extension methodologies. Students engage with rural communities, conduct social research, design outreach strategies, and integrate sustainable agricultural practices to improve rural livelihoods and productivity.
Occupational profiles of graduates
Give a brief description of the types of jobs for which the programme prepares students and/or
that graduates generally fulfil.
- Ministry of Agriculture and governmental extension services.
- NGOs and international development agencies.
- Rural development consultancy.
- Agricultural cooperatives and extension centers.
- Academic and research institutions.
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Agricultural Science in Agricultural Extension
Length of programme
4 years
Number of credits
240 ECTS credits
Mode of Study
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European
Qualifications Framework
Read more about the programme
Get detailed information about the programme requirements, courses, credits, and educational objectives as a PDF file.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of agricultural extension and rural development.
- Design, implement, and evaluate agricultural extension programs and projects.
- Apply advanced communication and media strategies for agricultural innovation dissemination.
- Analyze roles of rural women and youth to promote inclusive rural development.
- Conduct social scientific research using psychology, statistics, and measurement methods.
- Integrate sustainability principles into rural development planning.
- Exhibit effective leadership and teamwork in extension settings.
- Apply interdisciplinary agricultural sciences in extension services.
- Utilize agricultural economics and marketing concepts to support rural entrepreneurship.
- Demonstrate academic and digital literacy to engage with professional audiences.
General Requirement for Completing the Program
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Equip students with a solid foundation in agricultural sciences and engineering, along with practical skills in agricultural extension and rural development, to enable effective and informed field practice.
- Develop leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills for engaging with diverse rural communities, with an emphasis on inclusive approaches involving women and youth in agricultural innovation and development.
- Prepare graduates for professional careers in governmental institutions, NGOs, and international organizations working toward sustainable rural transformation and agricultural advancement.
Programme structure diagram with credits
Yearly Timeline
Sept. 1, 2026
⚠️ First year students start around mid-October
⚠️ First year students start exams around 20 of January
July 1, 2027
Check out the full academic calendar on UoD's webstie.
Programme Coordinator
Professor in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Agriculture Extension and Rural Development
College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences
University of Duhok
Apply to the Programme
Public undergraduate admissions in the KRG region are managed centrally by the Ministry of Higher Education through the online ZankoLine portal (regayzanko.com). After Grade 12 Baccalaureate results are released, high schools provide students with unique login credentials to rank their preferred universities and B.Sc. majors during a 10–14 day registration window. Final placement is automatically determined by the student's Grade 12 average, subject choices, and department capacity.