Evening study at the University of Technology

An Iraqi experience between reality and ambition

Abstract

Higher education is considered one of the most important components in the lives of developed and developing peoples, as it shapes the human mind and thought and develops his awareness in various areas of life. The university's mission is represented in three main functions: education, preparing specialists, scientific research, and contributing to the development of society and serving the development movement.
Higher education in Arab countries witnessed remarkable quantitative growth during the sixties and seventies, but to accommodate the huge numbers of students requires the establishment of a large number of universities and faculty members, which requires huge funds that most Arab countries are unable to provide. Therefore, some alternatives were considered, such as the Open University and the Productive University, in addition to various means to rationalize spending and mobilize additional sources to finance university higher education.