QS Arab University Rankings 2026

Key Achievement

1st

All Kurdistan Universities

8th

Iraq Universities

95

Arab Region Universities

QS World University Rankings has released the Arab University Rankings 2026, where Tishk International University (TIU) achieved strong results:

🥇 1st in Kurdistan Region

🇮🇶 8th in Iraq

🌍 95th among Arab universities

This improvement from previous rankings highlights TIU’s continued excellence in academic performance, research, and regional impact, strengthening its position as a leading university in the Arab region.

Other QS Arab University Rankings

QS Arab University Rankings 2025

Tishk International University (TIU) has achieved the top ranking among universities in Kurdistan in the QS Arab University Rankings 2025. This notable accomplishment positions Tishk International University as a leading higher education institution in the Kurdistan Region. The ranking results places TIU in the:

  • 1st Place among all universities in Kurdistan
  • 8th Place among universities in Iraq
  • 111 place among all universities in the Arab region.

The QS Arab Region University Rankings is a prominent ranking system for Arab universities that assesses institutions based on various criteria, including academic reputation, employer reputation, international faculty and student presence, citations per faculty, international research, and collaboration. TIU’s status as the premier university in Kurdistan reflects the institution’s educational quality and unwavering commitment to excellence.