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The specialized workshop at Al-Mustaqbal University on strengthening institutional capacity and expanding access to European Union Erasmus+ programmes continued for a second day. Organized by the European Union Delegation in Iraq in cooperation with the Department of International and Arab Organizations at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the workshop brings together representatives of public and private universities from the Middle Euphrates region, supporting the internationalization of higher education and Iraqi universities’ engagement in international projects. The second day opened with remarks by Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairy, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, representing Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University. He stressed the importance of turning the workshop’s training outcomes into practical action by developing high-quality projects that respond to university and community needs, strengthen institutional and academic performance, create meaningful community impact, and advance the internationalization of higher education in Iraq. The sessions continued with International Credit Mobility (ICM), focusing on student exchange mechanisms and their implementation in line with Iraqi academic regulations, including the recognition of students’ study periods at European universities as part of their approved study periods in Iraq. The workshop also addressed the administrative and financial aspects of EU-funded projects, including the Ministry’s approval for Iraqi public universities to open foreign-currency accounts for managing and implementing EU-funded initiatives, including Erasmus+ projects. Another session introduced Jean Monnet Projects, highlighting their objectives, application mechanisms and preparation requirements. The experiences of Al-Mustaqbal University and Al-Turath University were presented as Iraqi success stories in securing grants under this strand, offering practical models for developing competitive proposals. The day featured active participation through questions, discussions and proposals covering the academic, administrative and technical dimensions of Erasmus+. Al-Mustaqbal University trainees also contributed actively, particularly on university registration, establishing an institutional presence on the EU platform, and designating university representatives for proposed projects. By hosting the workshop, Al-Mustaqbal University reaffirms its commitment to transforming international cooperation from training and knowledge into actionable projects with tangible institutional and community impact, strengthening Iraqi universities, fostering effective academic partnerships, and expanding opportunities for students, researchers and academics.