Koya University's Participation in the Second Annual Next Step Exhibition

Koya University, led by its President, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Siddiq, participated with a high-level delegation and an expert team in the second annual Next Step exhibition held in Slemani.

On September 22, 23, and 24, 2024, under the supervision of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Mr. Qubad Talabani, and in the presence of Koya University President, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Siddiq, along with several university presidents, and academic, and administrative leaders, the second annual Next Step exhibition took place in Slemani. The event featured participation from numerous prominent public and private universities across the Kurdistan Region, including Koya University.

On the first day of the exhibition, Koya University was represented by a distinguished delegation led by its President, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Siddiq, accompanied by several University Council members and a professional team comprising administrators and staff from the University's Admissions and Public Relations Departments.

At this exhibition, universities from various regions of Kurdistan, through their specialized teams, provided essential information and resources to prospective students in their final year of high school. This support aims to guide students in selecting suitable programs, colleges, and faculties that align with their academic results, interests, and career aspirations.

During the three days of the exhibition, the team from Koya University actively engaged with visitors and prospective students, showcasing the university's programs and support systems. This participation undoubtedly boosted the impact and reputation of Koya University.

Koya University

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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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Fri, 09/27/2024 - 10:04

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