New Academic Bridges from Istanbul Gelisim University in Iraq

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) continues to develop new partnerships worldwide in the fields of education, research, and cultural exchange. Within this scope, an IGU delegation signed a Cooperation Protocol with Al-Kunooze University, located in Basra, Iraq, to strengthen academic collaboration between the two institutions. Through this protocol, the two universities aim to take joint steps in various areas, including student and faculty exchange programs, collaborative research projects, scientific publications, online education programs, and community-oriented sustainability initiatives.

“It Will Also Contribute to Strengthening Cultural Ties”

IGU representatives stated that this collaboration would not only contribute to academic progress but also to the strengthening of the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between Türkiye and Iraq. They emphasized that the shared cultural heritage of the two countries would foster mutual understanding and academic interaction through these higher education partnerships. The agreement aims to elevate academic relations between Türkiye and Iraq in the field of higher education to a deeper and more sustainable level.

Academic Engagements with Iraqi Universities and Educational Institutions

As part of the visit, the IGU delegation also met with the Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in Basra and visited several higher education institutions in Iraq, including Al-Farqadein University and Iraq University, among others.
During these meetings—attended by IGU Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Serdar Egeli, Head of the Department of Public Relations and Publicity Asst. Prof. Bülent Deyirmenci, and Lecturer Mohammed Abdulqader—comprehensive discussions were held on topics such as student and faculty exchange programs, joint research projects, education models based on international standards, and sustainable academic collaborations.
As a result of the meetings with both Al-Farqadein University and Iraq University, the parties expressed their mutual goodwill and commitment to cooperation in education and research and agreed to take joint steps toward future collaborations.

Expanding the Vision of “Internationalization”

While Istanbul Gelisim University continues to broaden its vision of internationalization, its global academic engagements enable the mutual exchange of knowledge, experience, and culture—thus contributing to the development of a universal language in education.
With its approach centered on learning, producing, and sharing, IGU continues to build a sustainable higher education ecosystem both regionally and globally.