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جامعـــة كربـــلاء | |
| Type | Public university |
|---|---|
| Established | 2002 |
| President | Prof. Dr. Basim Khalil Nile al-Seedi |
| Location | , Karbala , 32°36′33″N44°0′11″E / 32.60917°N 44.00306°E |
| Website | www.uokerbala.edu.iq |
The University of Karbala (UoK) is a university located in the city of Karbala, Iraq. The university was founded in 2002. The university has an impact role in the academic research.
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