We are pleased to inform you that the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the launch of the electronic application platform for scholarships for international students from Arab and foreign countries in its second edition as part of the "Study in Iraq" program for the academic year 2024-2025. This includes diplomas, bachelor's degrees, higher diplomas, master's degrees, and doctorates. Iraqi universities offer scholarships in various fields and specialties. Therefore, the ministry invites students and researchers from all countries interested in benefiting from these scholarships…

Professor Dr. Basim Nayil Khalil Al-Saadi, the President of the University of Karbala, represented the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the 18th Scientific and Cultural Week organized by Al-Abbas Holy Shrine University. Al-Saadi stated, "The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research emphasizes the development of research and scientific outputs, enhancing their quality in universities, increasing their global impact, and providing appropriate financial support for the research environment. It directed the honoring of distinguished researchers in the field of reputable international publications." He added,…

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, congratulates our Olympic team on their valuable victory against their Indonesian counterpart, securing qualification for the Paris Olympic Games. Government Media and Communications DepartmentMinistry of Higher Education and Scientific ResearchMay 2, 2024

Thirteen Iraqi universities have been listed in the Times Higher Education Asian University Rankings 2024, according to the results announced by the Times Higher Education. This ranking evaluated seven hundred and thirty-nine universities based on criteria related to teaching, research environment and quality, international outlook, and industry engagement. The ranking website (https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2024/regional-ranking#!/length/25/locations/IRQ/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats) showed an improvement in the performance of Iraqi universities, with thirteen educational institutions now being competitive compared to only eight in the previous year. The results indicated that universities such as the University of Technology…

During the meeting, the Minister emphasized the need to intensify efforts and enhance academic performance in response to achieved scientific indicators. He highlighted the responsibility of academia in contributing to sustainable development goals and actively engaging in scientific research, especially in health, agriculture, environment, and technology fields, while addressing societal challenges. He urged for the nurturing of students, development of their skills, and motivation towards advancing their specialties through applied scientific research environments. He also emphasized the importance of international communication skills development and leveraging the positive…

"Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Na'im Al-Aboudi, meets with international students studying at universities within the 'Study in Iraq' program." https://youtu.be/sHGpohh0GYM

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Abboudi, met with a group of international students studying at Iraqi universities as part of the "Study in Iraq" program. In his speech, the Minister welcomed Arab and foreign students from various countries around the world, emphasizing that higher education represents an important cultural bridge between nations. He noted that the first edition of the "Study in Iraq" program for the academic year 2024/2023 resulted in the acceptance of fifteen hundred students, while the second edition for the…

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Abboudi, held a meeting with the council of Al-Mustansiriya University to discuss scientific research indicators and praised the Pharmacy College for obtaining international program accreditation. During the meeting, the Minister emphasized that the achieved scientific indicators require doubling efforts, intensifying performance, and enhancing academic employment fields responsible for a qualitative response to sustainable development goals. He also stressed the active contribution to various fields of scientific research, especially in health, agriculture, environment, and technology, in addition to addressing…

The University of Karbala launches the first edition of the "Job Fair" with the participation of a group of companies.The Rehabilitation, Employment, and Follow-up Department at the University of Karbala organized the first Job Fair with the participation of a group of companies, government departments, and private institutions operating in the province of Karbala. The organization of the fair comes as part of the university's efforts to act as a link between graduates and companies operating in the province to encourage them to work in the private…

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, received the Dean of the Institute for Water Education (IHE Delft) in the Netherlands, Professor Adi Morris, and the accompanying delegation, discussing the development of scientific and research cooperation. During the meeting, the Minister expressed Iraqi academic institutions' aspirations to enhance collaboration in water sciences and training fields to address challenges and bolster joint scientific research. The Minister emphasized the importance of designing training programs and educational opportunities for Iraqi students and researchers in related disciplines through…