Online MOU Signing Ceremony between Northwest International University and Tishk International University (Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq) on 17 December 2025, marking academic and research collaboration.


 Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between Northwest International University and Tishk International University

On December 17, 2025, the online signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding for academic and research collaboration between Northwest International University and Tishk International University, located in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, was successfully held.
From Tishk International University (TIU):
Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi – President
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir – Academic Vice President
Dr. Fatih Cura – Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs
Prof. Dr. Bayan Salim – Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
Prof. Dr. Hiwa Banna – Dean of the Faculty of Nursing
Prof. Dr. Rozhan Dizayee – Dean of the Faculty of Law
Asst. Prof. Dr. Dogan Ozdemir – Dean of the Faculty of Education
Prof. Karwan Sherwani – Acting Dean of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics
Mr. Dana Shamsaddin – Director of International Relations Office and meeting moderator
From Northwest International University (NWIU):
Dr. Mohammadali Morshedi – Founder and Chairman of the Board
Dr. Hamidreza Mansouri – Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Souzan Seyednaghvi – Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Narjes Maleki – Head of the Department of Foreign Languages
During the ceremony:
✅ Presentation of academic programs and research achievements of both universities
✅ Emphasis on international collaboration and development of joint academic and research opportunities
✅ Official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and commitment to educational and research cooperation
💎 It is worth noting that TIU is recognized as the number one private university in Iraq with an international ranking, making this partnership even more significant for future academic and research projects.
🌐 This MoU marks a milestone in the development of scientific and international collaboration between the two universities and opens new horizons for students and researchers.