Partnership

University of Pavia
The University of Pavia is one of the world’s oldest academic institutions, with its foundations existing as early as the 9th Century and until the 20th century it was the only university in the Milan Area and the region of Lombardy. Today it is a comprehensive university, which covers all subject areas – Science and Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences – and is composed of 18 Departments offering study programmes at all levels, from Bachelor’s degrees to Doctorate programmes. The academic staff counts more than 900 professors and researchers. 24,000 students, from both Italy and overseas, study at the University of Pavia. The University of Pavia participates in more than 400 international agreements with universities all over the world, and it collaborates in research projects with the most advanced international laboratories and organizes Masters and PhD research programs. UNIPV is also actively involved in European projects (Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020 above all) and national cooperation activities. In particular, UNIPV has a good experience in managing CBHE projects, both as coordinator and as a partner.

The University of Pavia is one of the world’s oldest academic institutions, with its foundations existing as early as the 9th Century and until the 20th century it was the only university in the Milan Area and the region of Lombardy. Today it is a comprehensive university, which covers all subject areas – Science and Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences – and is composed of 18 Departments offering study programmes at all levels, from Bachelor’s degrees to Doctorate programmes. The academic staff counts more than 900 professors and researchers. 24,000 students, from both Italy and overseas, study at the University of Pavia. The University of Pavia participates in more than 400 international agreements with universities all over the world, and it collaborates in research projects with the most advanced international laboratories and organizes Masters and PhD research programs. UNIPV is also actively involved in European projects (Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020 above all) and national cooperation activities. In particular, UNIPV has a good experience in managing CBHE projects, both as coordinator and as a partner.

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD)

The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) is an institution located inland in the North of Portugal in a region of low population density. It is made up of 5 Schools that offer different training and postgraduate courses. They have a School of Human and Social Sciences (ECHS) and Department of Education and Psychology that will be involved in the project implementation activities.

This department includes the Degree in Basic Education, the Masters in Initial Teacher Training, the Masters in Educational Sciences, in the Specializations in Educational Technology, School Administration, Adult Education and Pedagogical Supervision and the Doctorate in Education Sciences where thesis have carried out in the different scientific areas listed above.

The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) is an institution located inland in the North of Portugal in a region of low population density. It is made up of 5 Schools that offer different training and postgraduate courses. They have a School of Human and Social Sciences (ECHS) and Department of Education and Psychology that will be involved in the project implementation activities.

This department includes the Degree in Basic Education, the Masters in Initial Teacher Training, the Masters in Educational Sciences, in the Specializations in Educational Technology, School Administration, Adult Education and Pedagogical Supervision and the Doctorate in Education Sciences where thesis have carried out in the different scientific areas listed above.

University of Granada

The UGR (founded in 1531) is a public comprehensive research university with approx. 56,000 students, 3,600 academics and 1,900 administrative and support staff. Its 27 Faculties and Schools and 124 Departments offer 62 undergraduate degrees, 106 master’s degrees and 28 doctoral programmes organized in 3 overarching doctoral schools. It has 15 research institutes and over 400 research teams working in all disciplinary fields. The UGR is currently ranked 3rd in Spain according to the Shanghai ranking (2021) and is the leading regional university in the south of Spain, with 33 disciplines appearing in the top 500. As a public higher education institution, it is committed not only to quality and excellence in education, learning and research but also to activities targeting the transfer of scientific, technical and artistic knowledge to society, the betterment of society and a sustainable future for the planet.

The UGR (founded in 1531) is a public comprehensive research university with approx. 56,000 students, 3,600 academics and 1,900 administrative and support staff. Its 27 Faculties and Schools and 124 Departments offer 62 undergraduate degrees, 106 master’s degrees and 28 doctoral programmes organized in 3 overarching doctoral schools. It has 15 research institutes and over 400 research teams working in all disciplinary fields. The UGR is currently ranked 3rd in Spain according to the Shanghai ranking (2021) and is the leading regional university in the south of Spain, with 33 disciplines appearing in the top 500. As a public higher education institution, it is committed not only to quality and excellence in education, learning and research but also to activities targeting the transfer of scientific, technical and artistic knowledge to society, the betterment of society and a sustainable future for the planet.

UNIMED - Mediterranean Universities Union

UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union – is a network of Higher Education and Research Institutions, founded in 1991, and active in promoting academic cooperation in the Euro- Mediterranean region and in Sub-Saharan Africa, in Middle East and in Western Balkans.It counts 157 Associated Universities coming from 26 countries.UNIMED main mission is to facilitate international academic and research cooperation in order to enhance the scientific, cultural, social, and economic development of the region. UNIMED works on several topics as many as the Universities and regional priorities are. It carries on projects in different fields, ranging from governance issues at the University level to integration of refugees, as well as sustainable development, digitalisation, employability and intercultural dialogue promoting mobility in the Euro-Mediterranean Region. Besides, it keeps a strong dialogue with Academic experts in the framework of its thematic SubNetworks and with its institutional partners. All its activities aim at contributing to scientific, cultural, social and economic cooperation.

UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union – is a network of Higher Education and Research Institutions, founded in 1991, and active in promoting academic cooperation in the Euro- Mediterranean region and in Sub-Saharan Africa, in Middle East and in Western Balkans.It counts 157 Associated Universities coming from 26 countries.UNIMED main mission is to facilitate international academic and research cooperation in order to enhance the scientific, cultural, social, and economic development of the region. UNIMED works on several topics as many as the Universities and regional priorities are. It carries on projects in different fields, ranging from governance issues at the University level to integration of refugees, as well as sustainable development, digitalisation, employability and intercultural dialogue promoting mobility in the Euro-Mediterranean Region. Besides, it keeps a strong dialogue with Academic experts in the framework of its thematic SubNetworks and with its institutional partners. All its activities aim at contributing to scientific, cultural, social and economic cooperation.

University of Duhok

The University of Duhok was founded on 31st of October 1992, following a resolution by the Kurdistan Parliament to address the increasing demand for higher education in the region. Initially, the university was established with two colleges; the College of Medicine and the College of Agriculture. The Medical College started with 48 students, while the College of Agriculture with 166. During the first two years, the two embargoes imposed by the UN on Iraq and by the Iraqi Central Government on Kurdistan contributed to the slow paced growth of the University and the poor economic conditions in Kurdistan. After these hardships had passed, the university found itself in a position to steer towards progress and improvement. Today the UoD has 18 colleges with 78 Departments, 21265 undergraduate students, 1607 academic staff and 2353 administration staff.

The University of Duhok was founded on 31st of October 1992, following a resolution by the Kurdistan Parliament to address the increasing demand for higher education in the region. Initially, the university was established with two colleges; the College of Medicine and the College of Agriculture. The Medical College started with 48 students, while the College of Agriculture with 166. During the first two years, the two embargoes imposed by the UN on Iraq and by the Iraqi Central Government on Kurdistan contributed to the slow paced growth of the University and the poor economic conditions in Kurdistan. After these hardships had passed, the university found itself in a position to steer towards progress and improvement. Today the UoD has 18 colleges with 78 Departments, 21265 undergraduate students, 1607 academic staff and 2353 administration staff.

University of Zakho

The University of Zakho is one of the institutions of higher education in the Kurdistan region government of Iraq, and one of the main local leaders in university education, scientific research and knowledge development. The University of Zakho is a public institution, located in Zakho, the Duhok Governorate, northern Kurdistan-Iraq. It was founded and established by the Government of Kurdistan-Iraq on July 08, 2010 as an independent university. The University of Zakho vision is achieving scientific, cognitive and behavioral excellence of society for integrated and sustainable development. Moreover, the University of Zakho adopted the Bologna process from the academic year 2017-2018.

The University of Zakho is one of the institutions of higher education in the Kurdistan region government of Iraq, and one of the main local leaders in university education, scientific research and knowledge development. The University of Zakho is a public institution, located in Zakho, the Duhok Governorate, northern Kurdistan-Iraq. It was founded and established by the Government of Kurdistan-Iraq on July 08, 2010 as an independent university. The University of Zakho vision is achieving scientific, cognitive and behavioral excellence of society for integrated and sustainable development. Moreover, the University of Zakho adopted the Bologna process from the academic year 2017-2018.

University of Halabja

The University of Halabja is a public university established in 2011 in the city of Halabja. Four graduate programs and twenty-three undergraduate study degree programs are delivered across six colleges and one affiliation institution namely: college of Science, Humanities, Basic Education, Physical education and Sport Sciences, Law and Administration, Education of Sharezoor and department of Engineering. The University of Halabja has two campuses; the main campus is located at the edge of the city of Halabja close to Ababaile village. The other and subsidiary campus is located in Sharazoor District. The current president of Halabja University is Dr. Mahabad Kamil Abdullah.

The University of Halabja is a public university established in 2011 in the city of Halabja. Four graduate programs and twenty-three undergraduate study degree programs are delivered across six colleges and one affiliation institution namely: college of Science, Humanities, Basic Education, Physical education and Sport Sciences, Law and Administration, Education of Sharezoor and department of Engineering. The University of Halabja has two campuses; the main campus is located at the edge of the city of Halabja close to Ababaile village. The other and subsidiary campus is located in Sharazoor District. The current president of Halabja University is Dr. Mahabad Kamil Abdullah.

University of Raparin

University of Raparin (UoR) is located in Raparin District and has a College of Basic Education working in the field of preparing basic education level teachers. The college comprises six departments which are departments of English, Kurdish and Arabic languages, departments of Mathematics and Computer Science, and department of Kindergarten. It has around 110 teaching staff, 62 administrative staff and around 1500 students (in both morning & evening classes). The college, since its establishment in 2010, has strived to renovate its curriculum for which action plans have been set. The plans included college level workshops to update all the departments’ curriculum.

University of Raparin (UoR) is located in Raparin District and has a College of Basic Education working in the field of preparing basic education level teachers. The college comprises six departments which are departments of English, Kurdish and Arabic languages, departments of Mathematics and Computer Science, and department of Kindergarten. It has around 110 teaching staff, 62 administrative staff and around 1500 students (in both morning & evening classes). The college, since its establishment in 2010, has strived to renovate its curriculum for which action plans have been set. The plans included college level workshops to update all the departments’ curriculum.

Salahaddin University-Erbil

Salahaddin University-Erbil is one of the oldest and largest public comprehensive universities in Kurdistan Region. It was found in July 1981 in Erbil, the capital of Kurdistan Region. It is the educational home to more than 25,000 undergraduates and more than 2000 graduate students. Salahaddin University-Erbil offers about 80 undergraduate departments and awards bachelors, masters and doctoral degree certificates. The program includes: Engineering, Science, law , Political Sciences, Agriculture, Business & Administration, Physical Education, Basic Education, Arts, Fine Arts, Languages and Islamic Studies. Salahaddin University-Erbil has more than 2290 academic staff and 4,000 employees in administration and professional staff. The instructional, research, and service missions of the University reflect the needs of the respective geographic areas. The University also serves state wide, national, and international needs by offering consultancy, educational and research activities in communities throughout the state and through research and training exchanges and world-wide partnership programs. In this way, Salahaddin University-Erbil has enriched the cultural, political, and industrial sectors of Kurdistan for four decades, playing a major role in the advancement of Kurdish society.

Salahaddin University-Erbil is one of the oldest and largest public comprehensive universities in Kurdistan Region. It was found in July 1981 in Erbil, the capital of Kurdistan Region. It is the educational home to more than 25,000 undergraduates and more than 2000 graduate students. Salahaddin University-Erbil offers about 80 undergraduate departments and awards bachelors, masters and doctoral degree certificates. The program includes: Engineering, Science, law , Political Sciences, Agriculture, Business & Administration, Physical Education, Basic Education, Arts, Fine Arts, Languages and Islamic Studies. Salahaddin University-Erbil has more than 2290 academic staff and 4,000 employees in administration and professional staff. The instructional, research, and service missions of the University reflect the needs of the respective geographic areas. The University also serves state wide, national, and international needs by offering consultancy, educational and research activities in communities throughout the state and through research and training exchanges and world-wide partnership programs. In this way, Salahaddin University-Erbil has enriched the cultural, political, and industrial sectors of Kurdistan for four decades, playing a major role in the advancement of Kurdish society.