In a significant step toward strengthening international academic collaboration, Sharif University of Technology and Al-Farahidi University of Baghdad have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly launch a Master’s program in Mechatronics.
Under the agreement, Sharif University will be responsible for delivering the academic curriculum, while both institutions will independently award their own degrees to graduates upon successful completion. Admissions for the inaugural cohort will open in the spring semester of the 2025–2026 academic year .
Dr. Masoud Tajrishy, Acting President of Sharif University, praised the efforts of the university’s International Cooperation Office and Al-Farahidi’s executive team in establishing the necessary legal and operation frameworks. He emphasized the importance of attracting talented and high-achieving students to the program.
Dr. Tariq Al-Khayyat, President of Al-Farahidi University, expressed strong support for the initiative, noting that his institution will provide a robust academic and research environment to ensure the program’s success and scholarly advancement.
This joint program marks a strategic move to enhance the quality of engineering education and foster deeper academic ties between Iran and Iraq.
