The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the availability of Slovak scholarships offered to Iraq. According to the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations, the scholarships are available for undergraduate and master’s degree programmes. The deadline for application is May 3, 2025.
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Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Naeem Al-Aboudi, chaired a meeting to follow up on preparations for the launch of the Colleges of Excellence and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Baghdad, as part of the ministry’s plans for the 2025–2026 academic year.
During the meeting, the minister emphasised the importance of aligning with global advancements in academic fields and creating a learning environment rooted in innovation and specialised knowledge. The College of Excellence will include programmes in applied information, business administration, e-commerce, accounting, banking, sociology, philosophy, and data science. The College of Artificial Intelligence will offer programmes focused on engineering applications, biomedical technologies, and smart data systems.
This initiative reflects the ministry's commitment to advancing the quality of higher education, promoting research and innovation in emerging technologies, and fostering institutional collaboration. It also supports the development of skilled human capital capable of driving inclusive and sustainable growth across various sectors.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the availability of 40 Romanian scholarships for the academic year 2025–2026.
According to the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations, the scholarships are available for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across various fields of study. The application deadline is Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the availability of Thai scholarships for the academic year 2025–2026.
According to the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations, the scholarships are offered for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across a variety of disciplines. The application deadline is Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the names of candidates accepted in the fourth batch of the Russian scholarship programme for the academic year 2024–2025.
The Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations calls on the listed individuals to visit its office to initiate their academic file.
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The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the availability of 30 fully funded scholarships offered by the People’s Republic of China for Master’s and Doctoral studies for the academic year 2025.
According to the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations, the application deadline through the official online portal is Saturday, April 19, 2025.
These scholarships reflect the ministry’s continued efforts to expand academic opportunities and promote global academic exchange, contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by supporting advanced education and international collaboration.
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As part of regulatory and administrative measures, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the temporary suspension of access to the online application system for the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations.
The suspension will be effective from March 28, 2025, until April 5, 2025.
The ministry encourages applicants to plan accordingly and stay updated through official channels. This step supports streamlined service delivery and aligns with the ministry’s commitment to efficient digital governance in higher education, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasised the significance of drawing lessons from the sacred martyrdom of Imam Ali (PBUH) during his speech at the Fourth Wound Festival. The festival was organised by the College of Fine Arts at the University of Baghdad. The Minister stressed the importance of embodying core Islamic values in higher education to inspire future generations.
The festival, titled The Path of Martyrdom, featured speeches and activities honouring Imam Ali’s (PBUH) legacy, with the presence of MPs, prominent figures, faculty, and students.
This event aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals of Quality Education (SDG 4) and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10) by promoting justice, equality, and social consciousness.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has issued a decree appointing 342 postgraduate degree holders and top-ranking graduates to ministry positions, supporting quality education (SDG 4) and institutional development.
Candidates must visit designated advisory centres with the required documents. The appointment process begins Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 9:00 AM and remains open for ten working days.
This initiative promotes decent work and economic growth (SDG 8) and reduced inequalities (SDG 10) by ensuring fair employment opportunities for skilled professionals, reinforcing a knowledge-driven society.
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Advisory Centres:
Al-Mustansiriyah University: Candidates 1–171
University of Technology: Candidates 172–342
The first master's thesis defence for international students admitted to Iraqi universities under the "Study in Iraq" programme took place. The initiative was launched by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, in 2023.
The thesis, submitted by Marwa Al-Muwajda from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, specialised in chemistry at the College of Science, University of Mosul, was approved. Her research, titled "The Role of Thiosulphate Sulfotransferase in Type 2 Diabetes," was evaluated by an academic committee comprising experts from the University of Mosul’s College of Science and the Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences at Mutah University, Jordan.
It is worth noting that Minister Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi has announced the admission of over 3,000 international students into Iraqi universities across the first and second editions of the "Study in Iraq" programme for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is preparing to launch the third edition for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, honored the winners of the Excellence Award for AI Developers during the Third Annual Iraqi AI Forum.
During the event, the Minister emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to advancing artificial intelligence by establishing a College of AI, creating specialized departments and centers, and supporting curriculum development related to AI integration across academic programmes. He also highlighted the launch of the AI Award for Scientific Research, the formation of AI Engineering Clubs in universities and colleges, and the foundation of AI and cybersecurity laboratories.
Dr. Al-Aboudi noted that the rapid growth in AI necessitates synchronized efforts and provides vital opportunities for expanding knowledge and practices. He stressed the importance of leveraging AI in education, forecasting outcomes, and enhancing research tools and technologies to better understand and address current challenges and demands.
The forum featured a speech by the President of the University of Information Technology and Communications, success stories and inspiring experiences in AI applications, and the recognition of the top three AI development projects. Additionally, a panel discussion was held on expert insights into the future of AI, along with an exhibition showcasing AI-related equipment and applications.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the availability of scholarships offered by Comsats University Islamabad in Pakistan. According to the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations, these scholarships are available for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2025.
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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, chaired the second meeting of the Opinion Committee for 2025, attended by senior officials and presidents of public universities.
At the outset of the meeting, the Minister emphasized the Ministry's unwavering commitment to its scientific and service-oriented role in supporting students, providing assistance, and fostering leadership opportunities.
He stressed the importance of upholding authentic academic values and preserving university traditions during academic events to strengthen the standing of educational institutions as inspiring models in fulfilling their mission and developmental goals.
Dr. Al-Aboudi reaffirmed the necessity of working within the granted authorities, facilitating procedures in accordance with legal requirements, and streamlining efforts to serve the public interest in light of the Ministry's comprehensive digital transformation and process automation.
The Opinion Committee members discussed the items on the agenda and voted on the following decisions:
Public and private universities, colleges, and institutes are to upload and update student, faculty, and curriculum data into the Ministry's central systems (SIS, LMS, and HRMS) as part of the ongoing automation project launched by the Prime Minister.
Adoption of a specialized form for discussing higher diploma projects in medical fields.
Raising the minimum score for faculty performance evaluations to 75% for the 2024/2025 academic year.
Approval to allow the addition of PhD holders with the rank of lecturer who possess experience and competence to the scientific committees within departments in the absence of senior academic ranks.
Endorsement of the draft law for the Institute of Urban and Regional Planning for Postgraduate Studies.
International students at Anbar University honoured the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi, who inaugurated the Clinical Skills Laboratory building, lecture halls, and the Student Club building at the College of Medicine.
During his tour of the college, the minister reviewed the advancements in the educational environment, facilities, and laboratories. Dr. Al-Aboudi emphasised the importance of supporting colleges directly linked to societal well-being, highlighting the need to meet the requirements of students, faculty, and researchers in line with modern demands. He affirmed that the goal is to prepare distinguished professionals capable of addressing challenges and contributing to the development of Iraq's healthcare system.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the launch of the guidelines for the application process to private universities and colleges for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The guideline includes the general principles for the central online application and admission system, as well as the conditions and regulations for applying to both morning and evening study programmes, as well as regulations for other channels and scholarships specific to the medical group. It also outlines the minimum application thresholds by specialisation, the admission requirements for each department, and the application process through the dedicated application for the Private Higher Education Directorate.
Access to the guideline will be available next week, facilitating the application process for those interested in higher education matters.
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The universities and organisations that put the Bologna Process into practice received a letter of praise and acknowledgment from Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
In the text of the letter, the Minister praised the efforts of technical and academic universities, as well as their colleges and departments, in promoting the calibre of the educational process and expressed his gratitude for their extraordinary performance in carrying out this process. The Minister reiterated his faith in these organisations' ability to carry out the academic mission of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research more effectively and to meet its objectives.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research issued a warning over the dissemination of a fake book that purported to increase postgraduate study admissions.
The ministry emphasised the significance of relying on official sources to prevent confusion. Furthermore, the ministry urged all educational institutions and students to avoid being misled by this false information.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the launch of online applications for the two channels for amending nominations and accepting graduate students for the academic year 2022-2023. The submission comprises both the public channel and the channel for the martyrs' families, which can be done through the Studies, Planning, and Follow-up window.
(www.dirasat-gate.org) Open until the end of business hours on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
The Ministry clarified that students with the families of martyrs must activate their exam numbers through the Martyrs Foundation, while deferred or failed students must attend the university where they were accepted to change their candidature.
The Ministry also urged all students who were interested in applying to come to the university closest to their residence in order to pick up their pin codes in case they were lost and to bring along their official credentials and exam card.
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A letter of gratitude and appreciation was ordered to be sent to ministry personnel who had noteworthy worldwide patents by Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. These patents have formal government approval from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Canada, and the European Union, according to the Ministry's Research and Development Department.
The department also stated that the ministry's formations will be in charge of using a platform specifically designed for this purpose to file patents on behalf of its members.
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According to the Minister, this action fosters greater technical advancements that advance education and society at large while also strengthening the Ministry's position in scientific research and innovation.
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A Ph.D. dissertation at the College of Education for Girls at the University of Kufa discussed the use of integral transform for solving partial differential equations and its applications.
The dissertation presented by student Rehab Ali Khudair aims to find new double transforms named Double ZZ transforms and Complex ZZ transforms as useful tools distinguished by speed and accuracy to obtain solutions for hydrodynamic pressure, load-bearing, and heat equation describing particle movement in a viscoelastic fluid.
The dissertation concluded that using Double ZZ transform as a powerful tool for solving motion and continuity equations in hydrodynamic lubrication and compressive lubrication and for solving the heat equation describing particle movement in a viscoelastic fluid, and using Complex Double ZZ transform to estimate stress peaks in the knee joint for daily activities.
The dissertation recommended that the Double ZZ transform and Compound Double ZZ transform can be developed to solve a system of ordinary differential equations and solve partial differential equations with variable coefficients.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the names of applicants for the Turkish scholarship at Okan University who will be interviewed.The Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations specifies that the interview date for bachelor's degree applicants will be on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, while the interview for master's degree applicants will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the department building at 9:00 AM.
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Government Media and Communication DepartmentMinistry of Higher Education and Scientific ResearchMarch 11
His Excellency, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Abd Yaser Al-Aboudi reviewed that the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) granted the National Council for Accreditation of Medical Colleges in Iraq (NCAMC) full international accreditation at the level of program evaluation and approved standards in fields within the quality of medical education.
Dr. Al-Aboudi said that the text of the letter sent by World Federation for Medical Education stated that the recognition committee of (WFME) concluded its vote and agreed to recognize the NCAMC for a period extending until 2034, as well as the National Council for Accreditation of Medical Colleges in Iraq is considered accredited in its policies and procedures to ensure the quality of medical education.
His Excellency congratulates the Iraqi people, their esteemed government and the National Council for Accreditation of Colleges of Medicine and University and Health Institutions on this unprecedented historical achievement, which bears a conclusive indication that the achieved international accreditation represents the summary of the hard work of our solid national educational institutions that were accomplished with complete confidence and responsibility and in record time is what the sincere people aspire to in the medical education environment in Iraq.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the launch of the Student Guide for admission to private universities and the first phase of the electronic application process for the academic year 2024/2023.
The first phase involves creating an account, filling in the data, and verifying it through the electronic portal of the Private Higher Education Department (https://www.pe-gate.org).
The Ministry calls on students to review the Student Guide to learn about private universities, their colleges, departments, and specializations. It emphasizes that students will be able to fill in their data and confirm it after the results of the second round of preparatory study are announced.
The Ministry advises interested individuals to avoid any paper application, seat reservation, or purchasing of tickets outside the centralized electronic admission system managed by the Private Higher Education Department.
Student Guide for University and College Admission in the Private Sector.
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Government Media and Communication Department
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
October 10, 2023
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboodi, inaugurates Iraq Education Exhibition and Conference 2023 with regional and international participation. During the opening ceremony, the minister emphasized the ministry's commitment to global academic engagement, quality, and innovation. He highlighted the success of establishing an open environment for Iraqi universities to embrace non-conventional identities, foster academic interaction, and compete internationally.
Dr. Al-Aboodi also pointed out significant projects in the Iraqi higher education sector, including the unprecedented transformation towards a Bologna Process, which involves over 600 specialized departments in government and private universities, as well as the pioneering project "Study in Iraq," which has attracted more than three thousand international students.
The minister stressed the ministry's focus on the quality of university outputs and the advancement of scholarly contributions on the global stage, praising Iraqi researchers for achieving notable recognition. He emphasized the ministry's commitment to embracing quality standards and the adoption of e-governance principles as essential pillars in achieving excellence in the academic institutions and meeting the labor market's requirements and societal service dimensions.
The opening ceremony included speeches from the Parliamentary Higher Education Committee, international institutions, and companies, including Empower Business Solutions, which lauded the ministry's efforts in employment and scientific engagement. Dr. Naeem Al-Aboodi toured the exhibition, which featured pavilions from government and private Iraqi universities, as well as Arab and foreign universities, technology companies, educational organizations, and more.
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Government Media and Communication Department
September 16, 2023
