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Al-Mustaqbal University concluded a specialized training workshop on Erasmus+ programs and grants, organized by the European Union Delegation in Iraq in cooperation with the Department of International and Arab Organizations at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The workshop brought together representatives of public and private universities across the Middle Euphrates region and was attended by Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University. The third and final day featured specialized training and dialogue sessions addressing Erasmus Mundus opportunities for students and academics, key application requirements, university partnerships, and the preparation of joint Master’s program proposals, supporting international academic cooperation and the development of joint educational programs. Sessions also highlighted universities’ role in promoting Erasmus+ opportunities and supporting students in preparing applications. Participants discussed key challenges facing Iraqi universities in engaging with these programs and explored practical steps to address them and strengthen institutional readiness to develop and submit competitive projects and proposals. During the workshop, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi stressed the importance of moving beyond awareness of Erasmus+ toward transforming available opportunities into practical international partnerships and implementable projects, while using the training outcomes to strengthen Iraqi universities’ capacities and enhance their engagement in European academic and research cooperation programs. Held over three days, the workshop covered Erasmus+ opportunities, institutional capacity building, competitive international project development, International Credit Mobility (ICM), student exchange, administrative and financial aspects of European projects, and Jean Monnet grant applications. Hosting the workshop reflects Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to internationalizing higher education, strengthening global academic partnerships, and enabling students and academics to benefit from EU programs, while encouraging universities across the Middle Euphrates region to develop high-quality projects that advance education, research, and international cooperation.