Evaluating the Bologna Process at Al-Mustaqbal University

31/10/2026   Share :        
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Al-Mustaqbal University hosted, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, the Turkish international evaluator, Dr. E. Burak Arıkan, assigned by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to conduct an external evaluation visit of the University's experience in implementing the Bologna Process and assess the extent to which its academic practices comply with the standards adopted within the European Higher Education Area. The visit took place in the Ceremonial Hall at the University Presidency. The visit was attended by the President of the University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, and the Dean of the Technical Engineering College, Professor Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, alongside the Assistant Presidents of the University, the Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, college deans, heads of academic departments, quality assurance officers, and several academic and administrative leaders. The activities commenced with a specialized workshop, opened with a speech on behalf of the University President, delivered by the Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision. The speech emphasized that the Bologna Process represents a qualitative transformation in higher education through its focus on learning outcomes, student-centred education, skills and competency development, modernization of teaching and assessment methods, and the promotion of quality assurance and continuous improvement. The international evaluator delivered a scientific presentation outlining the philosophy of the Bologna Process and its implementation mechanisms. This was followed by academic discussions and specialized evaluation sessions addressing the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), student workloads, course descriptions, learning outcomes, assessment methods, as well as a review of the University's institutional documents, evidence, and established practices. Al-Mustaqbal University currently implements the Bologna Process in eight colleges: Engineering, Engineering Technologies, Sciences, Administrative Sciences, Law, Agricultural Technologies, Nursing, and Arts. The University also plans to expand its implementation during the 2026–2027 academic year to include three additional colleges: Education, Physical Education and Sports Sciences, and Fine Arts. The evaluation sessions also focused on identifying institutional strengths and opportunities for development, discussing mechanisms to enhance the efficiency of implementation, strengthening the quality of academic programmes, and aligning their outcomes with labour market requirements. These efforts aim to consolidate the University's academic standing and strengthen its presence at both national and international levels. This visit aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), through improving educational quality, developing skills and competencies, and supporting innovation and institutional modernization. Al-Mustaqbal University continues its commitment to developing its educational environment and advancing its academic performance in accordance with international standards, guided by its vision of becoming a leading institution in education, scientific research, and community service, further reinforcing its position as Al-Mustaqbal University, the number one private university in Iraq.