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Republic of Iraq to consider recognizing AIOU degrees


Islamabad, The Third Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Pakistan, Dr. Abdullah, met with the Vice Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, yesterday. During the meeting, they discussed the recognition of AIOU degrees in the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education, as well as potential collaborations between Allama Iqbal Open University and universities in Iraq.
Dr. Abdullah said that the degrees from 31 universities in Pakistan are recognized in Iraq, and they are interested in recognizing the degrees from Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) as well. After observing the infrastructure, international student enrolment, and the use of both open distance learning and face-to-face learning modes at AIOU, the Secretary expressed hope that Iraqi students will also enroll in AIOU. Additionally, he assured that he will recommend the recognition of AIOU’s credentials and degrees to the Ministry of Education in Iraq. The Directorate of International Collaboration and Exchange (ICE) at AIOU will send an official letter to the Third Secretary requesting the recognition of degrees and he will recommend and forward it to the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education Commission.
Vice Chancellor AIOU, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood said that Allama Iqbal Open University is focused on building relationships with international universities. The university offers all possible facilities to international and overseas students. Dr. Zahid Majeed, Director of ICE, explained to the Third Secretary that there are deep religious, historical, and cultural ties between Iraq and Pakistan. They hope to strengthen these ties through educational linkages. AIOU is the only university in Pakistan that offers education from the school level to PhD. The university promotes education through distance learning, face-to-face, and online modes of learning. As of June 2023, over 46 lakh students have graduated from Allama Iqbal Open University, and after digitization, the university is teaching 100,000 students online every day.

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