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Volume 7, Special Issue 4 (2026)

Published: August 25, 2026

Pages: 172-186

Research Article

Transformation towards Metaverse education: A strategic vision of opportunities and challenges in academic educational institutions (An analytical study of the opinions of faculty members at the University of Kufa)

Safa T. Mohammed 1
1Department of Finance and banking Sciences, Faculty of management and Economics, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
History
  • Received: June 13, 2026
  • Available Online: August 25, 2026
DOI

https://doi.org/10.56967/ejfb2026928

Abstract

The current research aims to study the reality of the transition towards metaphysical education in Iraqi academic educational institutions, through analyzing the opportunities, challenges and strategic requirements associated with the application of metaphysical technologies in university education, based on the opinions of faculty members at the University of Kufa, and emphasizes the importance of research from the growing global interest in virtual reality and augmented reality technologies and immersive digital environments, and what they can provide great potential in developing the educational process and improving the quality of learning and academic interaction. The research was based on the descriptive-analytical approach for its suitability to the nature of the subject, and the questionnaire was used as the main tool for data collection, as it included three main axes, which were the opportunities for applying the Metaverse, the challenges of application, the strategic vision and readiness for transformation towards metaphysical education. The research community included faculty members and academic staff at the University of Kufa, and an intentional sample of teachers interested in digital transformation and modern educational technologies was selected. The research has reached a set of important results, most notably, there is a high positive trend towards the adoption of Metaverse technologies in university education, because of its ability to enhance interactive and immersive learning, develop students ' skills, improve the educational environment, as well as support academic innovation and expand learning opportunities without time or spatial restrictions .therefore, the results showed the existence of technical, financial, organizational and human challenges that may hinder the actual application of these technologies, including poor infrastructure, high hardware costs, lack of technical support, privacy concerns and legislation. The research stressed the importance of having a clear strategic vision for digital transformation, including the development of infrastructure, the provision of financial support, the qualification of academic cadres, the modernization of educational systems and legislation related to virtual environments, and the research ended with a set of recommendations, the most important of which is the need to adopt a comprehensive strategy for the transformation towards metaphysical education, strengthening partnerships with global technology companies, and the implementation of pilot projects before expanding the comprehensive application.

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