Al Mustaqbal University held the second meeting of its University Council, chaired by the University President, Professor Hassan Shakir Majdi, and attended by Council members. The meeting addressed a range of academic, administrative, and developmental issues, as well as recent directives issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The University President emphasized the importance of sustaining academic achievements and strengthening the University’s position locally and internationally. He commended its outstanding performance in global rankings, particularly the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings and the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, reflecting the University’s ongoing efforts to enhance academic and research performance and promote quality and sustainability standards. Regarding international cooperation, the Council stressed the importance of engaging with Erasmus Days and expanding academic partnerships with international universities and institutions through the European Union’s Erasmus+ 2028–2034 programme. These efforts aim to support academic mobility for students and faculty members, expand scholarship opportunities, and promote Jean Monnet Actions projects, through which Al Mustaqbal University has achieved a distinction as the first private university in Iraq to secure such projects. The University President also reviewed his participation in the UNIMED General Assembly 2026, hosted by the University of Barcelona in Spain in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of the Union’s establishment. The meetings addressed key priorities for university cooperation, including higher education governance, digital education, intercultural dialogue, aligning graduate competencies with labour market needs, education during crises, and sustainable development. With regard to student activities, the Council emphasized the need to support cultural and scientific events, encourage student participation in competitions, and expedite the procedures for establishing student councils, thereby strengthening students’ role in university life. The Council also discussed the implementation of the Ministry’s directive concerning the recognition of the 2025–2026 academic year as a non-failure year for students covered by the cancellation-of-enrolment provisions, in accordance with the applicable regulations and instructions. As part of its efforts to attract students and strengthen community engagement, the Council directed the intensification of media and marketing campaigns to introduce newly established academic departments and highlight the University’s educational services, achievements, and international rankings. The directives also emphasized providing guidance to prospective students and their parents and facilitating student registration procedures. The meeting concluded by emphasizing the continued development of academic programmes and curricula, the establishment of joint educational programmes with international universities, and the implementation of expert committee recommendations and development requirements to ensure academic integrity and enhance the quality of higher education. These initiatives reflect Al Mustaqbal University’s ongoing commitment to institutional development, expanding international cooperation, and improving the quality of its educational and research outcomes in line with scientific advancements and sustainable development requirements. Al Mustaqbal University The First University in Iraq