Koya University and Tishk International University–Sulaimani Sign Memorandum of Understanding

On Monday, February 3, 2025, a delegation from Koya University, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed H.S. Zangana, President of the University, visited Tishk International University – Sulaimani to formalize a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two institutions.

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 framework for academic collaboration between the two universities, with a focus on mutual advancement in education and research. The agreement outlines several areas of cooperation, including: a. Exchange of faculty members, researchers, administrative staff, and technical personnel 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 initiatives f. Exchange of academic resources, publications, and related materials

During the meeting, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Sedeeq presented a bouquet of flowers to Prof. Dr. Khder Ma'soum in recognition of his recent appointment as President of Tishk International University – Sulaimani, extending warm congratulations on behalf of Koya University.

This initiative aligns with Koya University's current strategic vision, particularly its core pillars of community service and research and innovation. Through such partnerships, the university seeks to strengthen its academic ties with local and international institutions and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of society and national development.

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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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