Koya University and University of Sulaimani Sign Memorandum of Understanding

In a move to strengthen academic collaboration, Koya University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sulaimani University, aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in education and research.

On Monday, February 3, 2025, a delegation from Koya University, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed H.S. Zangana, President of the University, visited Sulaimani University for the signing ceremony. The delegation included Asst. Prof. Dr. Yadgar Abdullah, Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs; Asst. Prof. Dr. Halgwrd Sarhang Maghdid, Dean of the Research and Development Center; Asst. Prof. Dr. Galawzh Bakir Bapir, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Asst. Lect. Mohammed Karim Saedgul, Director of the Media Directorate; and Dr. Pakhshan Fahmi Farho, Director of Relations.

The MoU aims to establish a sustainable and dynamic academic partnership between the two institutions, promoting mutual collaboration in cultural exchange, educational services, teaching, and the advancement of high-level research.

The agreement is valid for a period of five years, during which both universities will implement joint initiatives and strengthen institutional ties to ensure robust and long-lasting cooperation.

Key Areas of Collaboration Include: a. Exchange of faculty members, researchers, administrative personnel, and technical staff b. Exchange of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students c. Development of joint master's and doctoral degree programs d. Organization of collaborative academic conferences e. Implementation of joint cultural programs f. Exchange of academic materials, publications, and other scholarly resources

This initiative is in alignment with Koya University's strategic goals, particularly the core pillars of "community service" and "research and innovation." Through this partnership, the university aims to foster meaningful engagement with both local and international institutions and to contribute effectively to the development of society and the nation.

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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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