Disease prevention programs may allow students the opportunity to develop exceptional research skills by studying preventative medicine. These highly sought-after skills can help open up future job prospects in the medical field after the completion of the program.

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.

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.