The Office of International Relations is an administrative unit under the supervision of the Assistant President for International Academic Cooperation, playing a pivotal role in implementing the universitys vision for effective global engagement.

The office aims to solidify the universitys position as a leading institution at the national, regional, and global levels through a comprehensive strategy for constructive interaction with the international academic community, and by fostering purposeful global ties in alignment with national and international higher education policies. These policies aim to develop the knowledge economy, cross-border cooperation, and enhance the quality and effectiveness of education, scientific research, innovation systems, and community service.

The office works to support and expand the universitys global academic network by building strategic partnerships that enable the university to achieve mutual growth and impactful global performance, contributing to elevating the universitys standing and academic reputation as an institution that embraces the values of diversity, inclusion, and international collaboration.

The office contributes to providing and implementing international mobility programs for students, administrative staff, and academic faculty members to acquire the necessary experiences, skills, capabilities, competencies, and knowledge to face global challenges through training opportunities, exchanges, joint learning, and cross-cultural collaboration, thus enhancing competencies and reinforcing the concepts of sustainability and global.

Towards a leading university that enjoys reciprocal international partnerships and an active role in global academic and research communities, thereby enhancing its position worldwide.

Facilitate international cooperation and build effective partnerships with international bodies through scientific and research collaboration, cultural exchange, and reciprocal academic and administrative visits.

The Office of International Relations aims to achieve a set of strategic objectives that contribute to enhancing the universitys position locally and globally, which include the following:
• Building and developing strategic international partnerships with leading academic and research institutions that contribute to the universitys development and enhance its standing at both local and international levels.
• Enhancing scientific and research cooperation through joint research projects that support excellence and innovation, and contribute to knowledge development and building a sustainable research ecosystem.
• Expanding academic exchange and mobility programs for students, academic staff, and administrative staff with the aim of supporting global citizenship, developing skills, and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
• Empowering students, academic staff, and administrative staff and raising their competencies by developing their skills, knowledge, and capabilities to be leaders in their fields.
• Enriching and developing academic programs and courses in alignment with global standards, and considering quality, excellence, digitalization, and contemporary developments in higher education.
• Improving and developing the universitys academic and research facilities to meet the needs of students and researchers, and at the international level.
• Contributing to institutional capacity building and institutional development through updating policies and administrative procedures in line with international educational standards.
• Active participation in international scientific events that raise the universitys presence and influence in the global academic arena.
• Contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals, institutional governance, and climate action through participation in relevant programs and initiatives at the international level.