Ministry of Higher Education and scientific research

Dr. Amanj Saeed Advisor to the Minister of Higher

education and Scientific Research amanj.saeed@krg.org

Higher education initiatives

Higher education initiatives

Human Capacity Development Program (HCDP)

HCDP Investing in human recourses to prepare

future academic and business leaders.

Annual Budget of (US$100 million) has been allocated.

Sending top students abroad to study and train in some of the best universities in the world.

Fully funded scholarship Living expenses 1800 USD per person & 2700

USD for families

Annual travel expenses

Health insurance

One year Language course fee.

Academic tuition fees

Target program and Duration of Study:

Msc/MA/PHD

Duration of Study:

The duration of a scholarship program depends on the field of specialty, the institution, and the country.

Generally

Master studies: 1-2 year(s).

Doctorate programs PhD 3-5 years.

Specialties:

Based on Requirements of:

Higher Education and Universities

Government sector.

private sector

organizations of civil society

Reflection of requirements of job market in Kurdistan Region.

Specialities Science

Engineering

Humanities

Language

Low and political Science

Business and Administration

Agriculture

Medical studies

Target countries

Who can apply for HCDP scholarship

Ministry of Higher Education staff.

Entire work force and staff of the ministries and establishments of KRG

Private sector

Selection criteria Based on Merit

Point based system depending on:

Average BSc Score

Language test score

Age of the candidate

Years of Experience.

Offer letter (conditional/unconditional)

Electronic system Online application

Advanced software, changes the applicant profile to points (Point based system)

Electronic ranking

Electronic selection

Total Score Calculator (point based system)

Online application

MHE discussion portal

Point based system Transparency

Equal opportunity

Social justice

Change the culture

People confidence in the system.

Self motivation and hard work are the only way to secure the scholarship.

Result Announcement (transparency)

HCDP Awards

Round one 1252 Awards

Round two 1031 Awards

Round three 630 Awards

Ministry of planning R1 and R2

1438 Awards

Total 4351 Awards

Great Success

Within two year period 2200 students reached their classroom

Great success

Students went to the universities of the following countries

UK Denmark

USA FinlandAustralia ItalyFrance Malaysia

Germany TurkeySpain EgyptSweden IranCanada IndiaNetherlands Tiwan

Management

Ministry of Higher education Ministry of Planning

Supreme committee

HCDP committee HCDP committee

HCDP investment for future

4425 scholarships

Counselling servicesLanguage courses Offer letters and placement .Pre-departure orientation Academic follow up

Challenges English language.

Changing University.

Placement of Medical candidates.

New PhD pathway The key objectives of this program

revitalize research

clear focus on needs of Kurdistan while connecting with the outside world. 

New PhD pathwayThe new PhD program consists

of four years of full-time research

students will be jointly supervised by a local and an international scientist from a centre of excellence.  

New PhD pathway Outcomes:

Production of internationally competitive collaborative research

Publication of research with international impact.

In-depth experience in research and encourage them to be creative and innovative.

Potential areas for collaboration