Yearly Archives: 2025

Erbil, Kurdistan Region – 3 December 2025: Tishk International University (TIU) proudly hosted the Majaz Awards Distribution Ceremony today at its main campus in Erbil. Majaz represents the first cycle of a national competition dedicated to showcasing exceptional architecture graduation projects from universities across Iraq. Tishk International University served as the main partner, with the Faculty of Engineering, including the Architecture Department and the Interior Design Engineering Department, providing full academic and organizational support. This year’s competition drew significant nationwide attention, with 100 graduating students submitting their projects from leading Iraqi universities, including the University of Baghdad, University of Technology – [...]

  Tishk International University hosted a distinguished ceremony to celebrate and award the top researchers and best-performing academic departments for the 2024–2025 academic year. The event was graced by Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu Orabi, President of the Tishk International University; Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir, Academic Vice President; and Dr. Fatih Cura, Admin. & Fin. Vice President, Deans of the faculties, Heads of the departments, and the unit directors. During the ceremony, the awardees were recognized for their exceptional contributions to research and academic excellence. The university leaders expressed their appreciation for the remarkable achievements accomplished throughout the year and [...]

December 2, 2025 – Tishk International University proudly announces the success of the “Community Service Projects and Extracurricular Activities Day,” a heartwarming event organized by the Dean of Students in collaboration with all faculties. This special day showcased the university’s strong commitment to community service and student engagement. The event was hosted by our student Shazad Hassan Babakr from the Computer Education Department, and featured an inspiring speech by Professor Dr. Sultan Abu Orabi, the University President, who enriched the program with valuable insights and motivation for our community. Serving the Community Through Social Community Projects The main focus of the [...]

Under the continuous activities of the Tishk International University to expand international relations, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) officially visited TIU to negotiate the opportunities of strategic collaboration and academic cooperation. The delegation was enthusiastically welcomed by Dr. Idris Hadi, the Head of the Board of Trustees; Dr. Sultan Abu-Orabi Prsident of Tishk International University; Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir Vice President for Educational and Scientific Affairs Dr. Hiwa Banna, Dean of the Nursing Faculty; Dr. Dara Abdullah, Head of the Nursing Department; Dr. Salih Ahmad;  Mr.Dana Shamsaddin, Director of International Relations Office and Dr. Norhan Shaker. In the meeting, the [...]

Tishk International University (TIU) has accomplished a major milestone, as it has moved up to rank 97 in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2026, which is a significant leap from the university's last year's band, 141-160. This upward march reflects the enhanced academic reputation, expanded research contribution and increased regional presence of TIU. The achievement is an expression of the university's continued dedication to excellence and steady progress towards becoming one of the leading institutions in the Arab world. The presidency of Tishk International University extends its heartfelt congratulations to all faculty members, administrative staff, students, and partners for [...]