University of Duhok Showcases Academic Innovation and German-Partnered Degrees at MEETS 2026
Erbil recently played host to the 5th Middle East Education, Technology & Students Exhibition (MEETS 2026), held at the Erbil International Fairground from July 30 through August 2, 2026. The four-day event served as a major regional platform connecting prospective university students, researchers, industry stakeholders, and community advocates.
A joint delegation from the University of Duhok (UoD) - under the leadership of UoD President Dr. Dawood Sulaiman Atrushi and College of Engineering Dean Dr. Nashwan Shawkat Mahmood - represented the institution throughout the forum. Representatives from the College of Engineering (Dr. Soleen Jaladet Mohammed Saleh and Mr. Dilsher Idrees Mustafa) and the College of City and Regional Planning (Ms. Lava Nashwan Ramzi), alongside Media Directorate officer Mr. Hussein Ismael Titmy, highlighted the university’s expanding research capabilities, answered questions from prospective applicants, and forged strategic ties with visiting organizations and academic bodies.
Exhibition Highlight:
A central focus for the College of Engineering representatives at MEETS 2026 was introducing future undergraduates to the B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering - a joint international degree program developed in strategic collaboration with THM (Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen / University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen) in Germany.
About the Program
The Biomedical Engineering (BME) program at UoD merges principles of physical engineering with biological and clinical sciences to revolutionize patient care and medical technology in the Kurdistan Region.
About the Program
- The Biomedical Engineering (BME) program at UoD merges principles of physical engineering with biological and clinical sciences to revolutionize patient care and medical technology in the Kurdistan Region.
- German Academic Partnership: Established through a multi-year German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) grant in cooperation with THM Giessen, the program incorporates joint faculty exchanges, workshops, and international standards into its curriculum.
- Practical & Healthcare Impact: Students train to model complex physiological systems, analyze diagnostic data from the human body, and design or optimize clinical devices.
- Regional Mission: By cultivating local technical expertise, the department aims to modernise medical infrastructure across private and public healthcare sectors in Kurdistan, enhancing local diagnostic and therapeutic self-reliance.
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