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Tishk International University Participates in International Rail Transit Seminar in China The International Relations Office (IRO) at Tishk International University (TIU), in coordination with the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China, has facilitated TIU's participation in the Seminar on Rail Transit Building and Operation Management for the Belt and Road Countries, which will be held from July 10 to July 23, 2026, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. As part of this international initiative, Dr. Safwan Mawlood, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, has been nominated to represent Tishk International University and participate in the program. The seminar is organized [...]

Tishk International University Participates in Docudrama Screening Event on Addressing Irregular Migration Tishk International University proudly participated in the Docudrama Screening Event organized by SEEVAR, WEO, and the British Consulate General in Erbil on July 13, 2026. The event was held to promote community engagement and raise awareness aimed at reducing irregular migration from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to the United Kingdom and France. Representing Tishk International University were Dr. Rozhan Dizayee, Dean of the Faculty of Law, and Mr. Dana Shamsaddin, Director of the International Relations Office. Their participation reflected the University's continued commitment to supporting initiatives that address [...]

Tishk International University Explores Collaboration with the Public Aid Organization on Cultural Heritage and Peacebuilding Initiative As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening international and community partnerships, Tishk International University (TIU) hosted a coordination meeting with representatives of the Public Aid Organization (PAO) and international experts to discuss opportunities for collaboration on a proposed initiative focusing on cultural heritage, youth empowerment, and peacebuilding in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The proposed initiative aims to establish a regional consortium to enhance heritage collections, archive management, and community dialogue through academic and civil society cooperation. The meeting brought together Mr. Dana Shamsaddin, [...]

Tishk International University Hosts European Union Delegation for an Academic Session on Global Affairs The International Relations Office, in coordination with the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy at Tishk International University (TIU), organized a distinguished academic session featuring a delegation from the European Union Liaison Office in Erbil on June 14, 2026.  The event was held at the university campus and brought together university leadership, faculty members, and students for an engaging discussion on contemporary international affairs. The session was delivered by Mr. Radu Butum, Head of the European Union Liaison Office in Erbil, who presented a lecture entitled “The [...]

Start Cup Competition 2026 Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean The International Relations Office at Tishk International University is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for TIU students to participate in the 7th edition of the Start Cup Competition – "Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean", organized by UNIMED (Mediterranean Universities Union) in collaboration with the Lebanese University, the European Training Foundation (ETF), AUF-Moyen Orient, and CIHEAM Bari. The competition will take place in Turin, Italy, on 23–24 November 2026 and will bring together talented student entrepreneurs from universities across the Mediterranean region. About the Competition The Start Cup Competition is an international contest [...]

Tishk International University Hosted Delegation from the French Embassy in Baghdad Tishk International University (TIU) hosted Ms. Pauline Lapointe, Attachée for Higher Education and Scientific Research at the French Embassy in Baghdad, along with Mr. Yadikar Kouja, Head Office of Campus France at the French Institute in Erbil, during an official visit held on May 19, 2026, at the university’s main campus. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Asst. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees; Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi, President of TIU; Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir, Academic Vice President; Asst. Prof. Dr. Fatih Cura, [...]

Tishk International University and Effat University Signed Memorandum of Understanding in Virtual Ceremony Tishk International University (TIU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Effat University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during an official virtual signing ceremony held on May 18, 2026. Effat University is a private non-profit institution located in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1999 under the patronage of Queen Effat Al-Thunayan Al-Saud, the university is recognized as one of the leading higher education institutions for women in the region. Effat University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, architecture, business, humanities, and design. During the meeting, [...]

Tishk International University Delegation Visits the Consulate General of Poland in Erbil  On May 13th May 2026, a delegation from Tishk International University, represented by Assistant Professor Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees, and Mr. Dana Shamsaddin, Director of the International Relations Office, paid an official visit to the Consulate General of Poland in Erbil. The delegation was warmly received by Mr. Maciej Zajdel, Deputy Consul General of Poland in Erbil, where both sides engaged in productive discussions on strengthening academic cooperation and expanding international partnerships between higher education institutions in the Kurdistan Region and Poland. During [...]

Tishk International University Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Quantum University, India Tishk International University (TIU) successfully held a virtual signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Quantum University, Roorkee, India, on May 6, 2026, marking a significant step toward strengthening international academic collaboration. Quantum University, Roorkee, is a multidisciplinary private institution integrating engineering, business, and applied sciences. It is known for its innovative, industry-oriented and interdisciplinary education approach. The event commenced with a welcoming address by Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi, President of TIU, who emphasized the university’s ongoing commitment to expanding its global partnerships and fostering academic excellence [...]

Tishk International University Strengthens Collaboration with KCAC Tishk International University took an important step toward enhancing its engagement in cultural and creative initiatives through an official visit to the Kurdistan Center for Arts and Culture On 28 April 2026. The delegation from TIU included Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir, Academic Vice President, and Mr. Dana Shamsaddin, Director of International Relations. They were warmly received by Mr. Mohammed Fatih, Managing Director of KCAC, and Mr. Fateh Rebar, Head of Communications and Media. Kurdistan Center for Arts & Culture (KCAC) is an organization based in Erbil dedicated to building an inclusive global community [...]