Yearly Archives: 2026

On the sidelines of the 31st Meeting of Arab Universities for Student Training and Internship Exchange, and with the aim of strengthening scientific and academic cooperation between Erbil Polytechnic University and Misr University for Science and Technology, a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Professor Dr. Idris Mohammed Tahir Herki, Rector of Erbil Polytechnic University, and Professor Dr. Hala El Menoufi, President of Misr University for Science and Technology.

The MoU focused on organizing joint scientific conferences. Both universities agreed to strengthen their academic cooperation by organizing joint conferences, particularly in the field of medicine. Under this agreement, the first joint medical conference was scheduled to take place at the end of October.

The MoU also included a Double Degree program. To enhance students’ academic qualifications, both universities agreed to implement the program, particularly in medical disciplines such as Nursing and Medical Laboratory Sciences. Under the proposed mechanism, students could complete three years of study at Erbil Polytechnic University and one year at Misr University for Science and Technology, or vice versa. Students from the partner university could also complete two years at their home university and the remaining two years at Erbil Polytechnic University. Upon successful completion of the program, students would receive a joint bachelor’s degree awarded by both universities.

Professor Dr. Edrees Mohammed Tahir Harki, Rector of Erbil Polytechnic University, participated in the 31st Meeting of Arab Universities for Student Training and Internship Exchange. The meeting brought together member universities of the Association of Arab Universities and was hosted by Misr University for Science and Technology in Egypt.

The opening ceremony was attended by Professor Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama, Secretary General of the Association of Arab Universities, Professor Dr. Fawaz Ahmed Zaghoul, Director of the Arab Council for Training and Student Innovation at the Association of Arab Universities, and representatives of the member universities. Several scientific presentations and discussions took place during the meeting.

After the presentations, the participating universities exchanged commemorative shields. Professor Dr. Edrees Mohammed Tahir Harki presented Erbil Polytechnic University’s shield to several participating universities, and the university received shields of appreciation in return.

During another session of the meeting, the universities exchanged student training and internship opportunities. Erbil Polytechnic University achieved a new record by registering more than 50 students from universities in Lebanon, Jordan, the Sultanate of Oman, and Egypt to participate in its summer training program. The university also offered summer training opportunities to students from Arab universities and secured several training opportunities for its own students at those universities.

On the sidelines of the meeting, Professor Dr. Edrees Mohammed Tahir Harki, accompanied by Assistant Professor Dr. Abdullah Omar Yassin, Director of International Relations, held a series of bilateral meetings with the participating delegations. They discussed ways to strengthen academic and scientific cooperation and explored signing Memoranda of Understanding in the future.

According to data presented by the Arab Council for Training and Student Innovation at the Association of Arab Universities, universities in the Kurdistan Region ranked third among all Arab universities in sending and receiving students through the exchange program. Erbil Polytechnic University was one of the leading universities in the Kurdistan Region and recorded one of the highest numbers of incoming and outgoing students.

Professor Dr. Edrees Mohammed Tahir Herki, Rector of Erbil Polytechnic University, welcomed Assist. Prof. Dr. Chia Mohammed Hassan, Rector of Garmian Polytechnic University.

During a meeting attended by the Assistant Rectors of Erbil Polytechnic University, several directors of the university, and the Director of Public Relations of Garmian Polytechnic University, discussions were held on developing academic and scientific relations between the two universities.

Both sides emphasized the importance of continuous cooperation to improve technical and vocational education and support the labor market in the Kurdistan Region.

After the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Erbil Polytechnic University and Garmian Polytechnic University by the Rectors of both universities.

The MoU aimed to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation, including joint scientific research between lecturers and researchers, exchange of experience and staff in different administrative, technical, and academic fields, organization of joint conferences, seminars, and workshops, development of academic programs, and mutual use of laboratories and campuses.

At the end of the meeting, both Rectors expressed their hope for the success of this joint step and stated that such agreements would help advance technical education in the Kurdistan Region.