The representatives of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and the University of Wasit met on September 12, 2021 at the office of SSU President in Yazd, to officially develop academic and research collaborations. A memorandum of understanding was developed between the two universities and after being signed by the President of Shahid Sadoughi University, it was sent to Iraq and signed by the President of Wasit University, Dr. Mazen Al-Hassani, on 30 September.
Established in January 2003, the University of Wasit is located in al Kut, Wasit, Iraq including eight faculties in science, art and technology.