New Cooperation with Iraqi Higher Education

On 9 July 2026, the Rector of the Technical University of Leoben, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Peter Moser, accompanied by Dr. Riyaz Kharrat, International Liaison Officer for International Partnerships, visited the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Vienna to meet with His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Hisham Ali Akbar Ibrahim Al Alawi.

The meeting focused on expanding academic cooperation between the Technical University of Leoben and Iraqi higher education institutions, with discussions covering research collaboration, student mobility, and partnerships in mining, petroleum engineering, materials science, and sustainable technologies.

Prof. Moser presented the university's research strengths and reaffirmed Leoben's commitment to welcoming Iraqi students and strengthening institutional partnerships. Both sides also discussed the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and agreed to continue developing joint initiatives.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to advancing long-term cooperation in education, research, and innovation between Austria and Iraq.

Rektor Peter Moser zu Besuch in der irakischen Botschaft. Credit: MUL

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