The delegation that consisted of officials from University of Auckland, University of Waikato, University of Otago, Auckland University of Technology, and Victoria University of Wellington was hosted by Prof. Movaghar, Dean of International Affairs Office and several faculty members from Sharif University of Technology, Sharif University web site reported.

The meeting took place at the office of international affairs. During the meeting, Dr. Movaghar introduced Sharif University of Technology. Then, the delegates introduced their respective universities.

Most of the universities in New Zealand have man-made and natural disaster management Masters and Ph.D. programs.

The visit ended after the delegation visited Institute for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (INST).