Al-Mustaqbal University hosted the Turkish international evaluator, Dr. E. Burak Arıkan, assigned by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to conduct an external evaluation visit to assess the university’s experience in implementing the Bologna Process and examine the extent to which its academic practices comply with the standards of the European Higher Education Area. This visit aims to enhance the quality of university education and develop academic performance in accordance with international standards.
The visit was attended by the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, the University Assistants, the Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, College Deans, Heads of Scientific Departments, Quality Assurance Officers, and several academic and administrative leaders.
The visit commenced with a specialized workshop, which included an address on behalf of the University Presidency, delivered by Prof. Dr. Mudhafar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision. In his address, he emphasized the importance of the Bologna Process in bringing about a qualitative transformation in university education through a focus on learning outcomes, student-centered education, skills and competencies development, modern teaching and assessment methods, and the strengthening of quality assurance and continuous improvement.
The university presented its experience in implementing the Bologna Process across eight colleges: Engineering, Engineering Technologies, Science, Administrative Sciences, Law, Agricultural Technologies, Nursing, and Arts. It also outlined its plan to expand implementation during the 2026–2027 academic year to include three additional colleges: Education, Physical Education and Sports Sciences, and Fine Arts.
The workshop featured a scientific presentation by the international evaluator addressing the philosophy of the Bologna Process and its implementation mechanisms. This was followed by academic discussions and evaluation sessions covering the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), academic workload, course descriptions, learning outcomes, assessment methods, as well as a review of the university’s approved institutional documents, evidence, and practices.
The evaluation sessions also focused on identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and discussing mechanisms to enhance the effectiveness of the Bologna Process implementation and ensure its quality, thereby contributing to the development of academic programmes and aligning educational outcomes with international standards and labour market requirements.
This visit reflects Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to benefiting from international expertise in developing its educational system and promoting a culture of evaluation and continuous improvement. It also supports the advancement of higher education quality and contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education).
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