Highlights

Professor Dr. Sultan Abu Orabi, President of Tishk International University, delivered a distinguished scientific lecture at Yarmouk University in Jordan on July 29th 2026 as the keynote speaker at a high-level academic seminar entitled "Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Arab World: Reality and Prospects." The event was held under the patronage of Professor Dr. Malek Ahmad Al-Shrairi, President of Yarmouk University, and was organized by the Samir Al-Rifai Chair for Jordanian Studies. The seminar brought together university leaders, academics, researchers, and higher education stakeholders to discuss the current status and future directions of higher education and scientific research across [...]

Tishk International University (TIU) is proud to announce that the innovative student project “AI-Based Interactive Holographic Display System for Real-Time Medical Visualization and Education (HoloMed AI)” has been selected to represent the University at the Start Cup Competition 2026 – Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean, scheduled to take place in Italy on November 23–24, 2026. The project was selected on July 7, 2026, following a comprehensive evaluation process conducted by TIU’s Selection Committee. The evaluation considered the competition requirements and assessment criteria, with HoloMed AI recognized for its originality, technological innovation, and potential contribution to medical education and healthcare training. HoloMed AI was developed by Abdullah Salim Mahmood, [...]

Tishk International University Welcomes the Consul General of the Republic of Korea to Strengthen Academic Cooperation Tishk International University (TIU) had the honor of welcoming H.E. Mr. Eoon-Gyo Shim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea, during his official visit to the university on July 29, 2026. The distinguished guest was warmly received by Asst. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees, along with senior university officials. As part of the visit, H.E. Mr. Shim toured the Korean Corner at Tishk International University, where he was briefed on its recent activities and initiatives. The Korean Corner serves [...]

Tishk International University welcomed Prof. Dr. Kamaran Younis Mohammed Amin, President of Salahaddin University-Erbil, who paid an official visit to Assist. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees of Tishk International University. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between the two institutions and discussed opportunities for future academic collaboration. The discussions focused on fostering partnerships in areas of mutual interest, including academic exchange, research cooperation, and initiatives that contribute to the advancement of higher education in the Kurdistan Region and beyond. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to maintaining close communication and [...]

Tishk International University (TIU) has reached another remarkable milestone in the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities – July 2026 Edition, proudly securing 1st place among universities in the Kurdistan Region, 5th among all universities in Iraq, and #2673 worldwide. This achievement reflects TIU’s outstanding performance in research and scholarly impact, academic openness and visibility, and digital engagement, further reinforcing its position as one of the region’s leading institutions of higher education. This success is a testament to the University’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, innovation, and international recognition. For more information, please visit the results in the following link: [...]

Chengdu, China – July 23, 2026 Tishk International University (TIU) participated in the Seminar on Rail Transit Building and Operation Management for Belt and Road Partner Countries, which successfully concluded on July 23, 2026, in Chengdu, China. The international seminar was organized by the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO) under the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM), in cooperation with Southwest Jiaotong University. The two-week program brought together officials, academics, engineers, and transportation professionals from six countries, including Iraq, Brazil, Zambia, Panama, Jordan, and Nigeria, to exchange knowledge and experiences in rail transit development, infrastructure management, intelligent transportation systems, and sustainable transportation [...]