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President's Message

H.E. Abdel Rahim Mourad

Founder and President

"I extend my warmest and most enthusiastic welcome to our students — most especially the new ones who joined IU. On behalf of the entire IU community of dedicated faculty and extraordinary staff, we will do all that is possible..."

I extend my warmest and most enthusiastic welcome to our students — most especially the new ones who joined IU. On behalf of the entire IU community of dedicated faculty and extraordinary staff, we will do all that is possible to ensure you have an exceptional educational experience.

The International Universities Network was built on a single conviction: that geography should never be a barrier to a world-class education. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown from a single campus in Lebanon to a network spanning four countries across the Middle East and Africa — and that journey is only beginning.

Our model is unique. Each institution within the Diplomax network maintains its own identity, academic traditions, and deep roots in its local community. Yet all are united by shared standards of excellence, mutual recognition of credits and degrees, and a culture of cross-border collaboration that gives our graduates a genuinely international perspective.

To our students: you are the reason this network exists. The investments we make in faculty, infrastructure, technology, and partnerships all serve one purpose — to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and character to lead in your fields and your communities. We expect great things from you, and we are committed to supporting you every step of the way.

To our faculty and staff: your dedication and expertise are the foundation on which this institution rests. Thank you for your tireless commitment to our students and to the values of intellectual rigour, integrity, and compassion.

The road ahead is full of opportunity. Together, we will continue to build an institution worthy of the trust placed in us — by our students, our families, our communities, and our world.