The College of Engineering at the University of Baghdad signed a twinning and joint cooperation agreement with the College of Engineering at Al-Mustaqbal University on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. The agreement aims to strengthen academic partnerships, advance scientific research, and promote the exchange of expertise between higher education institutions.
The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Ghassan Hamid Abdul-Majeed, Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Baghdad, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Ali Shaker Majdi, Dean of the College of Engineering at Al-Mustaqbal University. The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Mohsen Abd Ali Al-Furaiji, former advisor to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and current advisor to Al-Mustaqbal University; Prof. Dr. Ziad Tariq Abdul Ali, Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs at the University of Baghdad College of Engineering; and Prof. Dr. Falih Hassan Mohammed, Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs.
The agreement covers cooperation in teaching, scientific research, administrative development, and student activities. This includes coordinating academic curricula, exchanging expertise and scientific resources, organizing workshops and training courses, sharing laboratory and workshop facilities, developing summer training programmes, supervising graduation projects, promoting e-learning, and organizing joint scientific events.
In the field of scientific research, the agreement provides for conducting joint specialized research and publishing the findings in reputable scientific journals indexed in international databases. It also includes organizing conferences and scientific workshops, promoting joint supervision of postgraduate research and participation in thesis and dissertation discussions, and exchanging expertise in research writing and academic publishing.
The agreement further provides for joint student activities, including scientific visits, sports events, exhibitions, and academic debates. In addition, it emphasizes the exchange of administrative expertise, the development of laboratory quality assurance practices, and the enhancement of professional competencies.
During the visit, the Al-Mustaqbal University delegation toured the Department of Architecture Engineering, where they explored its academic facilities, scientific resources, and equipment. The delegation also discussed opportunities for cooperation and the mutual utilization of the resources and capabilities available at both institutions.
This agreement reflects the University of Baghdad College of Engineering’s commitment to expanding institutional partnerships and advancing its academic and research programmes. It is expected to contribute to improving the quality of engineering education and opening broader avenues for scientific cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the two institutions.
