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Tishk International University

Location

Erbil campus, Erbil Iraq

Ranking

# 151-175QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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18Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

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About Tishk International University

Tishk International University (TIU), (previously Ishik University), is a private  university  established in 2008 in Erbil-Kurdistan, Iraq and owned by local and International investors and educators.

Tishk International University is granted  ISO 9001:2015  Certificate for the Quality Management System and is a member of the Union of Arabic Universities.

The university started educational service with 5 faculties containing 9 departments on the first campus in Erbil. The rules and regulations of Tishk International University allow international students from any country to join any study program within the University. In the academic year 2015–2016, the number of international students studying at the University reached 100 students.

The teaching language at Tishk International University is English, except the law program which is based on the Arabic language. Also, Tishk International University has adopted the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to assess the achievement of expected learning outcomes. At TIU the academic year is divided into two main terms: fall and spring. In addition, the University offers intensive summer schools which allow students to study a number of courses and cover the required credits.

At Tishk International University, several programs are awarded International Accreditation. These are Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, accredited by the “Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency” (ZEvA) ; Physics Education, Biology Education, Mathematics Education, English Language Teaching accredited by the “Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges & Universities” (ASIC) and Law program accredited the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Center of  AArU (The Association of Arab Universities). Tishk International University has also been awarded Institutional Accreditation by ZEvA in January 2021.

In May 2018, TIU was certified to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Certificate by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS-UK Branch. The Certificate was accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Services Body (UKAS). There is more than 100 international staff working in both academic and non-academic positions, from a wide range of countries such as Turkey, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Syria, Kenya, Nigeria, India, Yemen, Russia, Bangladesh, UK and the United States.

2014-2015 Academic Year was a turning point for the University from many angles:

      A new building dedicated to the Faculty of Education was constructed. Sulaimani campus was establishedThe Research Center and Engineering Consultation Bureau were established.The University was certified with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.Memorandums of Understanding with more than 40 universities from around 20 countries all over the world were signed.Student Exchange Programs started with 16 studentsA double Diploma opportunity with the University of North American University in Houston, Texas was implemented.TIU became a member of the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC).TIU became a member of the Association of Arab Universities.

 

 

About Tishk International University

Tishk International University (TIU), (previously Ishik University), is a private  university  established in 2008 in Erbil-Kurdistan, Iraq and owned by local and International investors and educators.

Tishk International University is granted  ISO 9001:2015  Certificate for the Quality Management System and is a member of the Union of Arabic Universities.

The university started educational service with 5 faculties containing 9 departments on the first campus in Erbil. The rules and regulations of Tishk International University allow international students from any country to join any study program within the University. In the academic year 2015–2016, the number of international students studying at the University reached 100 students.

The teaching language at Tishk International University is English, except the law program which is based on the Arabic language. Also, Tishk International University has adopted the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to assess the achievement of expected learning outcomes. At TIU the academic year is divided into two main terms: fall and spring. In addition, the University offers intensive summer schools which allow students to study a number of courses and cover the required credits.

At Tishk International University, several programs are awarded International Accreditation. These are Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, accredited by the “Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency” (ZEvA) ; Physics Education, Biology Education, Mathematics Education, English Language Teaching accredited by the “Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges & Universities” (ASIC) and Law program accredited the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Center of  AArU (The Association of Arab Universities). Tishk International University has also been awarded Institutional Accreditation by ZEvA in January 2021.

In May 2018, TIU was certified to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Certificate by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS-UK Branch. The Certificate was accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Services Body (UKAS). There is more than 100 international staff working in both academic and non-academic positions, from a wide range of countries such as Turkey, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Syria, Kenya, Nigeria, India, Yemen, Russia, Bangladesh, UK and the United States.

2014-2015 Academic Year was a turning point for the University from many angles:

      A new building dedicated to the Faculty of Education was constructed. Sulaimani campus was establishedThe Research Center and Engineering Consultation Bureau were established.The University was certified with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.Memorandums of Understanding with more than 40 universities from around 20 countries all over the world were signed.Student Exchange Programs started with 16 studentsA double Diploma opportunity with the University of North American University in Houston, Texas was implemented.TIU became a member of the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC).TIU became a member of the Association of Arab Universities.

 

 

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Cost of Living

Accomodation
$5,330
Food
$1,960
Transport
$360
Utilities
$2,010

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Rankings & Ratings

Tishk International University is one of the top universities in Erbil, Iraq. It is ranked #151-175 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tishk International is licensed by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Kurdistan Region of Iraq, 2008, and Baghdad, 2017.

Tishk International University provides 29 academic degrees and programs:

Please see the Undergraduate degrees at https://tiu.edu.iq/departments/

Yes, it does. The summer term education is carried out in accordance with the Tishk International University Regulations for Summer Terms. In summer Term a student can take a maximum three (3) courses on condition that not exceeding twelve (12) credits. Law Faculty Summer Term regulations are announced specifically.

To be eligible to enroll into the desired faculties of TIU by means of Preparatory School it requires successful completion of B2 Intermediate Level. Alternatively, students may take a proficiency exam. In this exam, students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are evaluated. It is required to get at least 65 out of 100 points in order to be accepted and start university education in the enrolled program. The students who get less than 65 are accepted as unsuccessful and sent to the adequate level and class according to the placement exam results. Students who successfully complete a preparatory program of another university are required to take our university proficiency exam. Then again, students providing evidence that they have previously scored a minimum of 68 in TOEFL IBT, 5.5 in academic IELTS, or an equivalent score in other international exams, are exempt from the proficiency exam and can start studying in the programs they are enrolled into. These exams are valid for three years.

Please visit the academic calendar at  https://tiu.edu.iq/academic-calendar/

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