Yarmouk University President, Professor Dr. Malek Alsharairi, received the Head of the Kuwaiti Cultural Office in Amman, Counselor Dr. Mohammed Al-Jarallah, to discuss ways of enhancing academic cooperation between Yarmouk University and the Kuwaiti Cultural Office.
During the meeting, Alsharairi emphasized Yarmouk University’s interest in welcoming students from various brotherly Arab and friendly foreign countries. He noted that the university hosts around 160 Kuwaiti students enrolled in its different faculties and academic programs, pursuing degrees at various levels.
He stressed that Yarmouk University has always given great care and attention to international students. The university is distinguished by its logistical support and positive engagement with them, through providing a safe and inclusive campus environment that enables them to achieve their desired academic goals on one hand, and to integrate into the student community on the other, through a series of purposeful events and activities.
Alsharairi pointed out that the university is moving forward according to a clear strategic plan regarding the expansion of its distinguished academic programs and obtaining international accreditation for various disciplines. He added that the university is also keen on maintaining and improving its standing in recognized international academic rankings, which requires it to remain among the best and most qualified institutions in both education and research.
He added that the university is preparing to open admissions for the new Technical College, which will offer bachelor’s and professional diploma programs in various fields. The college will play an important technical role in graduating qualified and well-trained personnel who are in demand in different labor markets.
For his part, Al-Jarallah affirmed the Kuwaiti Cultural Office’s keenness to strengthen academic and cultural cooperation with Yarmouk University. He emphasized the office’s commitment to sponsoring outstanding Kuwaiti students to continue their studies at Yarmouk, as they are capable of achieving excellence in their academic pursuits, thereby contributing to the graduation of well-qualified and trained professionals.
Al-Jarallah also commended Yarmouk University’s efforts in supporting and assisting Kuwaiti students studying there, praising its continuous commitment to providing all necessary care and organizing purposeful programs, events, and student activities.
It is worth noting that a total of 948 Kuwaiti students have graduated from Yarmouk University with various academic degrees and qualifications.
