Minister of Education's initial steps
The Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Haider Baha Al-Hassani, announced the postponement of the collection of fees for the "Heepk" system for one month to allow time for negotiations with the operating company. This step aims to protect students’ rights and maintain the free education policy. He also confirmed that the company is Iraqi and operates with national personnel, not a foreign company as some claims suggest. This move comes amid student protests against the imposition of fees reaching up to 70,000 Iraqi dinars for services related to the electronic system managing academic affairs. Additionally, the minister mentioned plans to develop universities through infrastructure and laboratory support, transforming them into productive institutions in partnership with the private sector, without imposing additional fees on students. The plans also include evaluating the performance of private universities and colleges. He announced measures to directly invest the ministry’s land assets following consultations with the Council of Ministers, as part of efforts to improve the educational process and enhance the effectiveness of universities.
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