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Overview
The Missions and Cultural Relations Division is a core department at the university, responsible for managing the affairs of faculty and staff pursuing higher education or participating in academic activities abroad. Its mandate includes overseeing scholarships, study grants, academic leaves, and privately funded studies in accordance with current regulations.
The division also handles the drafting of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and academic agreements between the university and international institutions. Key areas include joint scientific research and academic curriculum exchange.
The division houses the Erasmus Unit, a dynamic unit managing EU-funded academic exchange programs, as well as overseeing Academic Twinning Agreements, which foster official partnerships between scientific departments at the university and prestigious international counterparts.
Unit Tasks
The division's operations are distributed across the following units:
1. Studying Abroad Unit
Manages affairs for staff studying abroad, covering fellowships, grants, study leaves, and private study.
Key Tasks:
- Nominations: Announcing graduate opportunities and vetting applicants.
- Audits: Verifying legal requirements (age, service, specialty).
- University Orders: Issuing official dispatch or leave orders.
- Monitoring: Coordinating with Iraqi Cultural Attachés for ongoing student support.
- Return Procedures: Managing graduation status and degree equivalence.
2. Cultural Relations Unit
Organizes academic and cultural relations with local and international institutions.
Key Tasks:
- MOUs: Drafting and reviewing cooperation agreements.
- Academic Twinning: Implementing joint programs and student exchanges.
- Joint Exams: Coordinating standardized assessments.
- Delegations: Managing representation at conferences and hosting international researchers.
3. EU Projects (Erasmus) Unit
Manages EU-funded cooperation projects, focusing on competitive grants and capacity building.
Key Tasks:
- Exchange Programs: Coordinating faculty and student mobility for training and lectures.
- Capacity Building: Leading projects like S.O.L.A.R. (Sustainable On-campus Learning using Alternative Resources).
4. "Study in Iraq" Unit
Executes the ministry initiative to attract international students to Iraqi universities.
Key Tasks:
- Promoting programs to international students.
- Managing applications, registration, and administrative support.
- Enhancing the university's international ranking and global presence.