In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah (swt), Lord of the Worlds, and may peace and blessings be upon the noblest of creation and the Seal of the Messengers, Mohammad, and upon his pure and virtuous Household. Welcome to the official webpage of the Arab and International Students’ Residence Unit at Al-Zahraa University for Women. We pray that Almighty Allah grants us success in fulfilling our responsibilities and serving our valued students. Operating under the University Presidency, the Arab and International Students’ Residence Unit is responsible for assisting Arab and international female students wishing to study at ZUW. Additionally, its responsibilities begin with following up on their arrival in Iraq through the country’s points of entry and airports, and overseeing their residence permit procedures for study purposes. The Unit also works to provide a suitable university environment that ensures their safety, security and stability throughout their academic journey. The Unit further undertakes the continuous follow-up of students’ affairs within the University and works to address their needs in coordination and cooperation with the relevant University staff and units. Furthermore, these efforts are carried out in accordance with the directives of the University Presidency and its commitment to providing the highest standards of care and support for incoming female students. At the Unit, we believe that welcoming female students from various countries extends beyond academic provision; it represents a humanitarian and cultural responsibility that contributes to strengthening communication between peoples and presenting a positive image of Iraq and its educational institutions, particularly Al-Zahraa University for Women.
Comprehensive Information About the Unit
Vision, Message and Goals
Vision
1. Providing a comprehensive academic and administrative environment that ensures the stability of incoming female students and meets their needs throughout their studies.
2. Fostering cultural and intellectual exchange between local and international students, while promoting communication and cultural diversity within the university environment.
3. Simplifying and facilitating legal and administrative procedures, including entry visas, residence permits and accommodation arrangements, in accordance with professional standards that enhance the University’s international academic standing and reputation.
Message
1. Providing comprehensive care and support for incoming female students from admission through to graduation, while ensuring a safe and stable academic and living environment.
2. Delivering efficient and timely administrative and legal services.
3. Fostering a multicultural university environment founded on respect, cooperation and peaceful coexistence, thereby reflecting a positive and civilised image of the University and its host country.
4. Strengthening communication and coordination with embassies, cultural attachés and relevant authorities to facilitate the affairs of incoming international students and expand opportunities for international student recruitment.
Goals
1. Following up on and completing all procedures related to entry visas, passports and official residence permits, in coordination with the competent security and governmental authorities.
2. Providing direct support and guidance to incoming female students, assisting them in integrating into the university environment and familiarising themselves with the applicable regulations and instructions.
3. Coordinating with the University’s student accommodation administration to provide suitable and secure university housing that meets incoming female students’ needs throughout their studies.
4. Monitoring any problems and challenges faced by incoming female students and working to address them in coordination with the relevant University authorities.
5. Serving as a liaison between incoming female students and the various deanships, departments and administrative units, ensuring a prompt response to their requirements and needs.
6. Strengthening relationships and coordination with embassies, cultural attachés and relevant academic institutions to attract international students and enhance the University’s international academic presence.
