Following the announcement of participation opportunities for university students on April 19, 2026, published on the official university website and the social media platforms of all affiliated colleges and institutes via the following link (https://spu.edu.iq/ku/?p=63080), more than 25 students from Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU) applied to participate in the 5th Mediterranean Student Summit (MSS-2026), which will be held in Italy. This initiative is one of the international programs managed by the Directorate of International Relations at SPU.
To ensure equal opportunities for all applicants and to uphold transparency in selecting the most qualified candidates, the Presidency of Sulaimani Polytechnic University established a specialized selection committee. The committee was chaired by Asst. Prof. Dr. Bakhtiar Obaid Sharif, Vice President for Student Affairs, and included Asst. Prof. Dr. Awder Mohammed Ahmed, Director of International Relations, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Hoger Mohammed Tawfiq, Director of the International English Language Center at SPU.
After thoroughly reviewing and verifying all application files, the committee conducted oral interviews with the applicants. Candidates were evaluated based on a set of standardized questions aligned with the program’s selection criteria. Following the interviews, the committee selected five outstanding candidates to represent Sulaimani Polytechnic University. Their names and supporting documents have been forwarded to the final evaluation committee in Italy, where the program coordinators and organizers will make the final decision regarding participant selection.
The Presidency of Sulaimani Polytechnic University extends its appreciation to the selection committee for its professional efforts and wishes all applicants the best of luck. The university remains committed to providing its students with more international opportunities in the future.