As part of its commitment to scientific openness and building bridges of international cooperation, AL_Mustaqbal University announced the signing of a preliminary cooperation protocol with Mansoura University in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The protocol aims to host a number of Mansoura University graduate programs on the Future University campus in Babil Governorate, Iraq. This will contribute to the development of higher education, support scientific research, and enhance the fields of science and technology through the exchange of academic and research expertise between the two institutions.
The signing took place during the official visit of Professor Hassan Shaker Magdy, President of AL_Mustaqbal University, and his accompanying delegation to Mansoura University on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was received by Professor Sherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, and the university's vice presidents.
The AL_Mustaqbal University delegation included:
_Professor Muzaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision
_Professor Ammar Al-Husseini, Dean of the Faculty of Law
_Professor Saad Al-Alam, Director of the Measurement and Evaluation Unit
_Dr. Iman Abdel Aziz, Division of Sustainable Development
During the signing ceremony, the President of AL_Mustaqbal University emphasized that this protocol represents a pivotal step toward building a solid academic partnership with Mansoura University. He noted that it aligns with the university's institutional strategy of opening up to regional and international universities and developing the higher education environment in Iraq according to the latest international standards. He also expressed his appreciation for the support shown by Mansoura University, congratulating it on its recent achievement in the Shanghai 2025 rankings, ranking third locally and in the 601-700 category globally.
The signing ceremony included a documentary film about the experience of AL_Mustaqbal University students participating in a short training program at Mansoura University. This was followed by the exchange of commemorative shields and the honoring of the university president's accompanying team in recognition of their efforts in making this collaboration a success.
This agreement embodies the University of theAL_Mustaqbal vision of academic leadership and international openness, consolidating its position as a leading academic institution in Iraq, contributing to the development of a generation of researchers and students capable of keeping pace with global developments and actively participating in community service and sustainable development.
(AL_Mustaqbal University is the first university in Iraq)