Koya University's Faculty of Science and Health welcomed a delegation from "Tishk" International University during an official visit. On Sunday, December 22, 2024, the delegation was led by Dr. Dogan Ozdemir, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Tishk International University, and Dr. Orhan Tog Serd, Head of the Department of Mathematics. They were received by Dr. Kosrat Najad Kakeh, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Health at Koya University, Mr. Jafar Majid Smail, Assistant Dean, along with the department heads and the Public Relations Manager.

The purpose of this visit was to strengthen and establish academic ties between the two institutions. They discussed the potential for cooperation in academic activities, particularly in higher education and joint research projects. There was an emphasis on the importance of developing educational programs and enhancing cooperation in the practical training of students through the exchange of scientific and research expertise between the two universities.

Koya University, through its strategic plans, aims to develop strong internal and external academic connections, enhancing the capabilities of students in various scientific fields, ensuring their academic and professional success, and improving the quality of scientific research that benefits society.

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Koya University (KOU) is located in the city of Koya (Koy Sanjaq) which is 1.0 hr drive to the East of the Kurdistan Region capital Erbil (Arbil, Hewlér) in Kurdistan Region of F.R. Iraq. It is on the foothills of a beautiful high mountain. Its campus has been carefully laid out to embrace the beautiful mountainous nature.

There are 4 Faculties and 2 Schools in KOU; Faculty of Engineering (FENG), Faculty of Science and Health (FSCH), Faculty of Education (FEDU), Faculty of Humanities and Social Silences (FHSS), Shcool of Physical Education (SPHE) and School of Medicine (SMED).

Also, there are two research centers; Genome Center and Malai Gawra Center. Moreover, at KOU there is an English Language Center (BELC) at KOU has been opened with the sponsorship of IREX and American embassy in Baghdad as well as with the support of Spring International Language Center of The University of Arkansas. KOU has two Scientific Journals; ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University, which is indexed by Clarivate Analytics (ESCI), and Koya University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (KUJHSS). KOU is a proactive member of Erasmus/ Marhaba Project and Erasmus+.

KOU signed many Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with many International Universities, e.g., The University of Arkansas (June 2015). The Lulea University in Sweden (April 2014), The University of Nottingham in the UK, The University of Buckingham in the UK (Oct 2008), Belkin University in Turkey (Sep 2009) The University of Greenwich in the UK, Cihan University-Erbil (2021) and Tishk International University (2021).

Koya University is a memebr of The Association of Arab Universities and the International Association of Universities.

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