Koya University President Receives AUIB Delegation to Foster Academic and Research Cooperation

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the President of Koya University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed H.S. Zangana, received a delegation from the American University of Iraq - Baghdad (AUIB) at the University Presidency, led by Dr. Allal Ouhtit, Dean of the College of Health Monitoring Technology.

The meeting was attended by the V.P. for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Asst. Prof. Dr. Yadgar Abdullah; V.P. for Scientific Affairs and Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Hoshyar Zaki; V.P. for Student Affairs, Asst. Prof. Dr. Azhin Tahir Sabir; the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Health, Asst. Prof. Dr. Kosrat Najad; the Dean of the Deanship of  Research and Development Centers, Asst. Prof. Dr. Helgurd Sarhang; the Secretary of the University Council, Lect. Chia Jawhar; and the Director of Relations, Dr. Bakhshan Fahmi.

During the session, both parties emphasized the strengthening of bilateral relations and the enhancement of coordination between the two academic institutions to serve the broader scientific community. 

A primary objective of the visit was to observe and evaluate the laboratories of the Deanship of Research and Development Centers at Koya University, which are recognized as exemplary models in terms of quality, efficiency, and management. 

Prof. Dr. Mohammed H.S. Zangana underscored that these collaborative efforts directly support the university's strategic plan, specifically the "Research and Innovation" pillar. He highlighted that Koya University is actively working to advance the research capabilities of its academic staff while operating sophisticated and high-capacity research facilities. He further stressed the importance of partnering with reputable universities to exchange expertise and achieve sustainable development across the scientific and health sectors.

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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