On Thursday, February 7, 2019, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Yasin T. Mustafa-Vice President of the University of Zakho for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies, Dr. Karwan F. Sami-Director of the Statistics and ICT Center, Dr. Ismail A. Ali-Director of Higher Studies, and Mr. Islam Selah-Director of Quality Assurance paid an official visit to the American University in Duhok city. The delegate was warmly welcomed by the staff of the American University. Then a meeting, to discuss issues related to higher studies and the progress of universities, was held. The aim of this visit was to get benefit from the experience of the American University in higher education and the process that they use at their university.