International Academic Relations

International office staff refers to the employees who work and appointed in EPU. They are responsible for managing various aspects of international office duties such as global partnerships with international institutions, international student services such as exchange student program, cross-cultural communication, and daily administrative tasks related to international affairs.

The international relations office comprises three units: the cultural relations unit, the fundraising unit, and the delegation and hospitality unit. Each unit plays a crucial role in managing different aspects of the organization’s international relations.

The mission of this section is to support the academic staff or the alumni to study abroad through participation in quality programs in a wide range of disciplines. Also to enable the faculty staff to participate in training and scientific researches. Furthermore, to arrange all issues which are related to participation of faculty and staff members in conferences, workshops and training courses.

Moreover, the purpose of this section is to develop the ability of the academic staff of the university internationally, by increasing the awareness and understanding and enrich curricula on every campus of the university, as well as to expand educational opportunities abroad for students from diverse backgrounds.

As the most effective and dramatic experience by which students and staff can achieve international and intercultural learning, study abroad will contribute significantly to careers in all fields of specialization and should be an integral part of an education at Erbil Polytechnic University.

This unit covers the following programs for academic staff and researchers

1. Scholarship
2. Fellowship
3. Internship