The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR) oversees the administration of institutions of higher education in Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The work of the Ministry covers areas in both higher education and scientific research polices.
This is not possible for the first year students. During subsequent years, succesful students may submit their request for consideration.
Allocating proportional seats at the College of Arts for candidates of the Journalistists Syndicate.
On Thursday, 26th Nov, 2009, the Minister met Mr. Farhad Awni, the President of Kurdistan Journalists Syndicate, and Dr. Jwan Jalal, the Director of Student Admission Center.
On Saturday, 14 Nov, 2009, the Minister, , Prof. Ala’Aldeen visited Hawler Medical University (HMU) and met with Dr. Pshtiwan H. Bazaz, President of the University, and members of the University Council. Prof. Ala’Aldeen took this opportunity to listen to the academic leaders and students who complained about chronic issues that have hindered progress.
On Thursday, 12 Nov, 2009, the Minister welcomed Dr. Fredric Tisso, the French Consul in Hawler, and his colleagues. The Consul offered his congratulations for the appointment of the Minister, and his country’s support for the system of Higher Education in Kurdistan Region.
On Tuesday 10 Nov, 2009, in an unprecedented event, the Minister brought together all the heads of state- and private-funded Universities in Kurdistan for a working lunch and introductory seminar. He wanted to meet them all in person and help them meet each other.
On Thursday, 10 Nov, 2009, the Minister chaired the second meeting of the Council of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Council, which includes in its membership presidents of all the State-funded Universities and Technical Institutes, made a series of key decisions relating to power-sharing and quality assurance.
On Sunday, 8 Nov, 2009, the Minister welcomed in his office the Governor of Erbil, Mr Nawzad Hadi, and his deputy Mr Tahir Abdullah. During this meeting, the visitors and the host emphasized the need to reform our system of Higher Education in Kurdistan and the importance of close cooperation between the city’s leaders.