The Faculty of Pharmacy at Tishk International University organized a two-day conference under the theme “The Role of Kurdish Medicinal Plants in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-Being.” The first day of the event was held at the Dedeman Hotel, while the second day took place at Faculty of  Pharmacy, TIU. 1st Day (Dedeman Hotel) The conference commenced with a welcome speech by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Javed, Head of the Pharmacy Department, who greeted the attendees and introduced the event. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Kalar, Representative of the Minister of Higher Education, also welcomed participants and spoke [...]

Erbil, Kurdistan Region – April 22, 2025 Tishk International University (TIU) was honored to welcome Mr. Abdulsattar Younus, Head of the Hawler Marathon Organization, along with his esteemed team, for a special meeting aimed at reinforcing community collaboration through the ‘Hope Run’ fundraising and marathon project. The distinguished guests were warmly received by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Prof. Faiq Hussain, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science; Dr. Tola Faraj, Vice Dean; and the Head of the Medical Analysis Department, and the main initiators of the project from TIU. Both parties expressed their delight in [...]

The 8th International Conference of the Union of Arab Statisticians was successfully held on April 16–17, 2025, at Tishk International University in Erbil, Iraq. The event was conducted under the esteemed patronage of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, highlighting its significance in the academic and statistical communities. The general theme was “The Synergy Between Artificial Intelligence and Effective Statistics to Achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.” There were five major themes for the conference as follows: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals 2030: This theme addresses how AI can transform societal functions, enhancing [...]

On April 14, 2025, Tishk International University (TIU) was officially re-certified with the ISO 21001:2018 standard for Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding, a globally recognized certification body. This marks TIU’s second successful certification cycle, reaffirming the university’s ongoing commitment to quality education and continuous improvement. The ISO 21001:2018 standard is an international framework that provides a common management tool for educational organizations aiming to improve their processes and align their services with the needs and expectations of learners and other beneficiaries. The re-certification confirms that TIU’s Education Management System has been thoroughly audited and found to [...]

Tishk International University has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by being ranked 151–175 in the world in Petroleum Engineering, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. This marks a historic achievement as Tishk is the only university in the Kurdistan Region to earn a spot in this prestigious ranking. The QS World University Rankings by Subject is one of the most respected global assessments of university performance, based on academic reputation, employer reputation, Research citations per paper, H-index,  and International research network. Tishk’s inclusion in the Petroleum Engineering subject category highlights the university’s excellence in research, teaching quality, and its [...]

Tishk International University (TIU) is proud to announce the establishment of a formal academic partnership with Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Germany through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This milestone was marked during a meeting held on April 14, 2025, at 13:00 (Iraqi Time), where representatives from both institutions convened to explore avenues for academic cooperation and future joint initiatives. The meeting was attended by a distinguished delegation from TIU, including the President, Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi; the Academic Vice President, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir; and Dr. Jwan J. Mohammedshareef, Dean of the Faculty of [...]