The President of Mustansiriyah University, Professor Dr. Safaa Taqi Al-Issawi, participated in the conference launching the Central Admissions Guide for the academic year 2025-2026. The conference was held by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research under the patronage and attendance of His Excellency the Minister, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, and was attended by presidents of public and private universities, undersecretaries of the Ministry, and a number of academic stakeholders.

The conference witnessed the launch of the updated version of the Central Admissions Guide, which included new details about application mechanisms, newly introduced specializations, and admission plans. It announced the creation of (222) new university formations in various Iraqi universities, including the College of Nursing at Mustansiriyah University, as part of the Ministry's efforts to expand admission capacity and meet labor market needs in vital fields.

 In a statement on the sidelines of the conference, Dr. Al-Issawi emphasized that the establishment of the College of Nursing at Mustansiriyah University represents a qualitative addition to the university's academic system and comes in response to the health sector's need for qualified nursing staff. He noted that the university is working to provide all the scientific and human resources necessary for the launch of this college, in accordance with quality standards and academic accreditation.

This conference falls within the framework of the Ministry's general policy to develop the university environment and achieve a balance between higher education outcomes and the requirements of sustainable development