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As part of Tishk International University’s commitment to expanding international academic partnerships and fostering collaboration with leading higher education institutions, Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi, President of Tishk International University, paid an official visit to Al-Balqa Applied University in Al-Salt, Jordan, on May 31, 2026. During the visit, Prof. Dr. Abu-Orabi was received by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Fakhry Al-Ajlouni, President of Al-Balqa Applied University. He also met with Prof. Dr. Zaid Ahmed Al-Anber, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Prof. Dr. Haitham Al-Shibly, Vice President for Quality Assurance and Centers Affairs; and a number of senior officials and academic leaders from the [...]

Tishk International University held its regular University Council Meeting on June 1, 2026, attended by Asst. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees. In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi, President of TIU, welcomed attendees and expressed his best wishes, hoping all had enjoyed a restful holiday period. The meeting also highlighted key international engagements, including Dr. Idris Hadi’s recent visit to the United Kingdom, where he explored opportunities for academic collaboration and international networking. Additionally, Prof. Dr. Sultan participated in the 8th ICABEP Conference in Poland (May 25–26, 2026), at which Tishk International University [...]

Today on May 22nd, 2026, Tishk International University (TIU) proudly announces its official membership in UNIMED, the Mediterranean Universities Union (Tishk International University | UNIMED), a distinguished network that brings together higher education institutions, research centers, and academic organizations from across Europe, the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and beyond. This milestone marks a significant achievement in TIU’s ongoing commitment to internationalization, academic excellence, and global collaboration. Joining UNIMED strengthens TIU’s position within the international higher education landscape and opens new avenues for strategic partnerships, collaborative research projects, academic mobility programs, innovation initiatives, and intercultural dialogue. Through this membership, TIU will [...]

On 20 May 2026, Tishk International University (TIU), in cooperation with the Royal Thai Embassy in Amman, successfully organized the Thailand Corner Competition at Ibn Sina Hall. The event was organized by the Dean of Students’ office and aimed to strengthen cultural understanding and enhance students’ knowledge of Thailand, its traditions, educational opportunities, and international relations. The program began with the national anthems of Iraq, the Kurdistan Region, and Thailand, followed by promotional videos introducing Tishk International University, the Kurdistan Region, and Thailand. The event was attended by Assistant Professor Dr. Idris Hadi, Head of the Board of Trustees of Tishk [...]

Tishk International University (TIU) proudly concluded the 11th National Innovation Competition in Engineering (NICE 2026) on 17 May 2026, marking another milestone in promoting innovation, creativity, and engineering excellence. Organized under the theme of National Innovation, the competition brought together an outstanding community of young innovators, academic supervisors, distinguished jury members, and representatives from universities across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. The event was held in the presence of Asst. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees of Tishk International University, and Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi, President of Tishk International University, alongside university Vice Presidents, Deans, [...]

ERBIL — The 11th Annual Job Fair and Career Days officially commenced on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Tishk International University in collaboration with Soran University under the theme “Pathways to Success and Building a Sustainable Future.” The two-day event was inaugurated by Dr. Aram Muhammad Qadir, accompanied by the Ministry’s Undersecretary, alongside Asst. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees at TIU, the presidents of both universities, the Head of the Soran Independent Administration, ministerial advisors, directors general, faculty members, and a large number of students and graduates. Held at the TIU Main Building Reception Hall, [...]