Vision

The Department of Surveying Techniques aspires to establish a distinguished educational system that meets future labor market demands and fulfills societal needs, while adhering to local and international standards of quality and academic accreditation. We aim to be the primary source of qualified technical personnel who contribute to sustainable development projects and serve the community.

Mission

To create an advanced technical environment and equip graduates with the latest skills and knowledge in the field of surveying technologies, enabling them to compete effectively in the labor market. We strive to prepare technical professionals capable of actively participating in community development through the application of cutting-edge surveying technologies and contributing to sustainable development initiatives.

Goals

The Department of Surveying Techniques seeks to achieve its objectives through the following strategic goals:

• Prepare specialized technical personnel in the field of surveying engineering, qualified to enter the labor market and meet technical needs in both public and private sectors.
• Lead in the use of modern educational technologies and keep pace with global advancements in surveying and geomatics.
• Continuously develop curricula to align with technological and scientific changes and meet local and international labor market requirements.
• Establish ongoing communication channels between academia and the labor market to ensure learning outcomes match market needs.
• Provide added value to society through consulting services and specialized technical studies in the field of surveying.
• Enable outstanding graduates to pursue further studies at specialized technical colleges to enhance their academic qualifications.
• Fully align with the goals and strategies of higher education and technical training in Iraq.
• Contribute to national and developmental projects by supplying specialized technical expertise.
• Promote a culture of quality and innovation in the technical field among students and graduates.
• Build strategic partnerships with industrial and engineering institutions to enhance training and employment opportunities.

Job Description for Graduates of Surveying Techniques Engineering Department

• Carrying out land and topographic surveying work under the supervision of a specialized engineer using GPS devices and total stations.
• Assisting in field data collection and performing precise measurements of locations, distances, and elevations.
• Operating unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for aerial surveying and data collection under supervision.
• Processing preliminary surveying data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
• Participating in monitoring and observation activities for construction projects and infrastructure.
• Assisting in the preparation of technical maps and drawings under the supervision of a specialized engineer.
• Maintaining surveying equipment and instruments and organizing field work.
• Preparing preliminary technical reports and work documents.

Potential Fields of Employment

• Surveying Assistant in construction and contracting companies
• Surveying Technician in municipal and urban planning departments
• Technical Assistant in oil and gas companies
• Technical Assistant in infrastructure projects
• Surveying Technician in engineering consulting firms
• Technical Assistant in mining surveying projects
• Surveying Technician in road and bridge projects