Under the direction of Professor Dr Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Assistant Professor Dr Ali Shakir Majdi, Dean of the College of Engineering, conducted an official visit to the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) in Budapest, Hungary, as part of Al-Mustaqbal University’s efforts to expand its academic and scientific relations with leading international universities and strengthen cooperation in education, scientific research, and innovation.
Budapest University of Technology and Economics is a long-established academic institution renowned for its contributions to engineering, technology, and scientific research. Its academic roots date back to 1782, and its history is associated with a number of distinguished scientists and Nobel laureates, reflecting its longstanding position within the European academic and scientific community.
The visit included a meeting with Professor Dr András Nemeslaki, Vice-Rector for International Affairs at BME, in the presence of Mr Mohammed Hamza Abdul-Salhi, an Iraqi PhD student at the University. Discussions focused on prospects for academic, scientific, and research cooperation between the two universities, as well as future opportunities and initiatives aimed at strengthening institutional communication, exchanging expertise and knowledge, and making use of the scientific and research capabilities available at both institutions.
The meeting also explored opportunities to develop cooperation in areas of mutual interest, with the aim of providing high-quality academic and research opportunities for students, faculty members, and researchers, supporting academic exchange and international engagement, and strengthening collaboration in engineering, technology, and research.
During the meeting, Assistant Professor Dr Ali Shakir Majdi reaffirmed the University Presidency’s commitment to establishing effective and sustainable international partnerships with distinguished global universities. He highlighted the importance of developing practical programmes, projects, and activities that add value to education and scientific research, contribute to enhancing the skills of students and researchers, and strengthen the University’s international presence.
The visit forms part of Al-Mustaqbal University’s strategy to expand its international network of academic relationships and partnerships and engage with leading academic and research institutions, in line with its vision of advancing education, scientific research, and innovation, promoting knowledge and expertise exchange, and strengthening its academic standing both nationally and internationally.
SDG 4 – Quality Education: Enhancing opportunities for academic exchange and developing the capacities of students, faculty members, and researchers.
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Supporting cooperation in engineering, technology, scientific research, and innovation.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Building sustainable international partnerships and promoting knowledge and expertise exchange between academic institutions.