Koya University and Amol University of Iran Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Joint Collaboration

Koya University in the Kurdistan Region and Amol University of Modern Technology in Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for mutual academic collaboration.

This MoU aligns with Koya University's strategic plan and its pillar of "internationalization" to enhance its global presence and foster stronger academic ties with Amol University of Modern Technology.

The memorandum encompasses several key areas aimed at developing academic collaboration between the two institutions, as follows:

1. Exchange of academic staff to deliver lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students (higher diploma, master’s, and Ph.D.) at both universities.
2. Organizing training programs to enhance the skills of academic staff and technicians.
3. Joint supervision of graduation projects for final-year students.
4. Collaborating in laboratory use to provide training for students.
5. Conducting joint research with a focus on sustainable development goals and publishing in indexed journals (Q1, Q2, Q3) and Clarivate databases, as well as co-authoring academic books.
6. Organizing joint scientific activities such as conferences, workshops, symposiums, and other academic events.
7. Hosting exhibitions to showcase scientific and artistic achievements.
8. Exchanging scientific visits for students from both universities and organizing joint sports activities.

Since its establishment, Koya University has been committed to playing a significant and influential role both locally and internationally. Through its strategic plan, particularly its focus on "internationalization," the university continues to advance its vision of fostering stronger academic relations and achieving global recognition.

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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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