Tishk International University (TIU) has demonstrated its commitment to excellence in education, research, and community engagement by achieving outstanding results in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

According to the newly released rankings:

•1st Placeamong all universities in Kurdistan

•5th Placeamong universities in Iraq for 2026

•Ranked in the 1201–1400 band among all universities in Iraq and worldwide

This marks a significant first: TIU is now the only university from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to appear in this prestigious global ranking. QS evaluates institutions based on academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, research citations, international outlook, and sustainability.