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Tishk International University Welcomes Delegation of Arab Students as Part of Regional Academic Exchange Erbil, July 19, 2025 — Tishk International University (TIU) was honored to participate in a regional welcoming ceremony hosted at Salahaddin University-Erbil, which received a delegation of students from Egypt, Palestine, and Yemen as part of a summer academic exchange program. The ceremony was held with the presence of several prominent academic leaders and diplomatic representatives, including Prof. Dr. Kamaran Younis Mohammed-Amin, President of Salahaddin University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Dezayi, President of Knowledge University, Dr. Mohammed Ozdemir, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Tishk International University, and [...]

TIU hosts Students from Yemen and Palestine Tishk International University (TIU) proudly reaffirms its commitment to regional academic collaboration by welcoming visiting students as part of the Summer Training Opportunity with Arab World Universities 2025. This initiative supports TIU’s dedication to Quality Education and Partnerships. As part of this important academic exchange, eight students from Yemen and Palestine Universities arrived in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to participate in the summer training program hosted by various regional institutions, including Knowledge University, Salahaddin University- Erbil, and Tishk International University. While three of these students have been assigned to receive their training at [...]

TIU Students Join Summer Training Program with Arab World Universities Tishk International University (TIU) is proud to announce its active participation in the Summer Training Opportunity with Arab World Universities for the academic year 2025, an initiative that promotes Quality Education and strengthens Partnerships for the Goals across the Arab region. As part of this inclusive academic exchange, three outstanding TIU students—one male and two female—from the Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Faculty of Applied Sciences have commenced a month-long international training at the Egypt University for Science and Technology (EUST). This program not only nurtures academic growth but [...]

TIU Delegation Visits German-Jordanian University on Community Day As part of its ongoing efforts to foster international collaboration and academic excellence, a high-level delegation from Tishk International University (TIU) visited the German-Jordanian University (GJU) in Amman, Jordan. The visit was led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Idris Saleh, Head of the Board of Trustees at TIU, and Prof. Dr. Sultan Abu-Orabi, President of TIU, and came at the kind invitation of GJU. The visit coincided with GJU’s Community Day celebration, a vibrant cultural event that brings together diverse communities in a spirit of unity and cooperation. The TIU delegation was warmly received [...]

Tishk International University Signs Academic and Cultural Cooperation Agreement with Applied Science Private University in Jordan As part of Tishk International University’s (TIU) ongoing commitment to building meaningful international academic partnerships, a delegation from TIU visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where a significant academic and cultural cooperation agreement was signed with Applied Science Private University (ASU) in Amman on May 27th 2025. This landmark agreement, initiated by the Faculty of Arts and Design at ASU, aims to establish a long-term strategic partnership between the two institutions. The collaboration will cover various areas, including joint efforts in higher education, the development [...]

TIU Delegation Participates in Jordan’s 79th Independence Day Celebration As part of Tishk International University’s (TIU) ongoing commitment to fostering global academic cooperation and strengthening international partnerships, a senior delegation from TIU visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to participate in a prestigious national event. The senior delegation, Prof. Dr. Idris Saleh, Head of the Board of Trustees, and Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi, President of TIU, attended the 79th Anniversary of the Independence of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, held on May 26, 2025. The event was organized by the Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi Kurdish Charitable Association, under the patronage of [...]

TIU Signs MoU with Faculty of Architecture and Design, STU Bratislava On January 9, 2025, Dr. Azad Ahmad Yasien, lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, Tishk International University (TIU), visited the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (FAD STU). Dr. Yasien was warmly received by key university officials and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on behalf of TIU President, Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi. Located in the heart of Bratislava, FAD STU is a leading institution in architecture and design, known for its innovative research and industry partnerships. The agreement aims to strengthen [...]

TIU Delegation Signs MoU with USIM During ICOWOBAS 2025 Visit On the sidelines of the (ICOWOBAS 2025), hosted by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in Johor Bahru from May 5 to 7, 2025, a distinguished delegation from Tishk International University (TIU) visited Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) to strengthen academic relations and explore avenues for collaboration. The TIU delegation was led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees, and Prof. Dr. Sultan Abu-Orabi, President of the University. They were warmly received by Prof. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Sharifuddin Md Shaarani, Vice Chancellor of USIM, along with his [...]

TIU President Receives Delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Baghdad April 27, 2025 – Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi, President of Tishk International University (TIU), welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Baghdad, Iraq. The delegation was led by Mr. Abraham Franky, Acting Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia. The visit aimed to discuss participation in TIU’s upcoming Spring Festival, scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2025, and to explore opportunities for future collaboration between TIU and Indonesian universities. During the meeting, it was shared that a new Ambassador of the Republic [...]

TIU Leaders Join Prestigious Arab Universities Conference in Kuwait Tishk International University (TIU) is proud to announce the participation of Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees, and Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi, President of TIU, in the 57th General Conference of the Association of Arab Universities (AARU), held on April 23–24, 2025, at the International University of Kuwait (IUK), in Kuwait. Held under the theme “Arab Higher Education in Light of Digital Transformation and Enhancing Regional Integration,” this distinguished event brought together over 250 Arab university presidents and ministers of education to collaboratively shape the future [...]