The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) is the Iraq government agency responsible for higher education and scientific research. It monitors the work of universities and allocates their budgets. It is also responsible for the sponsorship of Iraqi students to study in overseas universities in Britain, the United States, Australia, and other countries, and has consulates in those places as well. See also List of universities in Iraq External links MOHESR official website London Cultural Attaché website Higher education Education in Iraq Educational organizations based in Iraq Iraq