Highlights

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 [...]

TIU Expands Global Partnerships in Poland Tishk International University Expands Its Global Academic Network Through Strategic Visit to Poland In line with its vision of strengthening international cooperation and enhancing academic excellence, Assist. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees of Tishk International University, conducted an official business visit to the Republic of Poland from 12 to 18 July 2026. The visit represented another important step in the University's ongoing efforts to establish strategic partnerships with internationally renowned higher education institutions and to create broader opportunities for academic collaboration and global engagement. During his visit, Assist. Prof. Dr. Idris visited Jagiellonian University, the University of Agriculture in Krakow, Cracow University of Technology, and AGH University of Krakow, where he held a series of high-level meetings with the presidents, rectors, and senior university officials. The discussions focused on expanding academic and scientific cooperation between [...]