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Al-Mustaqbal University concluded Erasmus+ Days 2026, held from 12 to 17 October, with the participation of University President Prof. Dr. Hasan Shakir Majdi, department directors, faculty members, staff, and a large number of students. The event highlighted the opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ programme to promote international academic mobility, strengthen institutional partnerships, and foster knowledge and cultural exchange. In his address marking the start of the new academic year, the University President Prof.Dr. Majdi emphasized the importance of encouraging students to develop innovative projects, engage actively in university initiatives, and take advantage of Erasmus+ mobility opportunities and grants to enhance their academic competencies, develop professional skills, and gain international experience. Delivering the University Presidency’s closing address, Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Sadeq Al-Zuhairy, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, underscored the strategic role of Erasmus+ and international cooperation in advancing higher education and research. He stressed the need to translate international academic partnerships into impactful projects, expand student and staff participation in exchange and capacity-building initiatives, and align these efforts with the University’s vision, “Towards a Sustainable University.” The programme featured an introductory lecture by Dr. Samir Badrawi, Director of Cultural Relations, who outlined four key areas of Erasmus+: academic exchange, capacity building, joint master’s programmes, and Jean Monnet projects supporting European studies and policy. Particular attention was given to joint master’s programmes and the opportunities they offer for advanced study, international collaboration, and academic development. Prof. Dr. Tariq Jawad Kadhim, Director of Scientific Affairs, also presented the University’s key achievements in international rankings, highlighting its progress towards greater global recognition. Through Erasmus+ Days 2026, Al-Mustaqbal University reaffirmed its commitment to maximizing engagement with Erasmus+, expanding international mobility and cooperation opportunities, and enabling students and academic staff to benefit from global educational networks. These efforts support the University’s pursuit of academic excellence, innovation, and sustainable international partnerships. #Al-Mustaqbal_University #Ranked_first_among_private_universities_in_Iraq #Goal_17_Partnerships_for_the_Goals