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Zakho University Achieves a Distinguished Advancement in the Arab University Rankings 2026

27 November 2025, 13:57

Zakho University Achieves a Distinguished Advancement in the Arab University Rankings 2026

Zakho University is pleased to announce a significant academic achievement following the release of the Arab University Rankings 2026. According to the newly published results, Zakho University—together with the Universities of Sulaimani and Rapar...


University of Zakho Ranking Committee Reviews Outstanding Times Higher Education Achievement

26 November 2025, 17:12

University of Zakho Ranking Committee Reviews Outstanding Times Higher Education Achievement

The University Ranking Committee at the University of Zakho held a meeting this week to review the institution’s remarkable achievement in the Times Higher Education (THE) global ranking for Interdisciplinary Science and to discuss future plans fo...


“The head of District (8) paid a visit to Zakho University.”

26 November 2025, 14:10

“The head of District (8) paid a visit to Zakho University.”

“On Wednesday, 26 November 2025, Dr. Diyar Abdulkarim Said, President of Zakho University, welcomed a high-level delegation led by His Excellency Omar Urii, head of Branch 8 of the Kurdistan Democratic Party. The visit aimed to convey congratulati...


“A delegation from Zakho University took part in a specialized chess tournament among universities in the Kurdistan Region.”

26 November 2025, 13:27

“A delegation from Zakho University took part in a specialized chess tournament among universities in the Kurdistan Region.”

“On Saturday, 22 November 2025, a delegation from Zakho University, consisting of Mr. Mehvān Khalid, head of the delegation; Mr. Biwar Salim, team supervisor; and Mr. War Ramadhan, coach, along with five chess players, participated in a specialize...


The Geography Department at the College of Education, University of Zakho, organized a scientific activity on the occasion of the International Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day

25 November 2025, 20:13

The Geography Department at the College of Education, University of Zakho, organized a scientific activity on the occasion of the International Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day

On Monday, 24/11/2025, the Department of Geography at the College of Education, University of Zakho, held a scientific activity on the occasion of the International GIS Day.
With the attendance of Prof. Dr. Diyar Abdulkarim Saeed, President of...


Participation of University of Zakho Delegation in the RISE Project Training at the University of Murcia, Spain

25 November 2025, 16:02

Participation of University of Zakho Delegation in the RISE Project Training at the University of Murcia, Spain

A delegation from the University of Zakho participated in the RISE Project Training held at the University of Murcia, Spain, from 18th to 21st November 2025. The delegation comprised the following esteemed members:  

- Asst. Prof. Dr. Jasim...


The President of the Union of Islamic Scholars in Kurdistan visited the University of Zakho.

24 November 2025, 20:32

The President of the Union of Islamic Scholars in Kurdistan visited the University of Zakho.

On Monday, 24 November 2025, an official delegation from the Union of Islamic Scholars in Kurdistan visited the University of Zakho. The delegation was headed by Dr. Abdullah Waisi, President of the Union, and was warmly received by the respected...


The 16-day campaign against violence towards women and girls will be carried out at the University of Zakho.

24 November 2025, 19:02

The 16-day campaign against violence towards women and girls will be carried out at the University of Zakho.

Under the supervision of Dr. Diyar Abdulkarim, President of Zakho University, and with the cooperation of the Gender Equality Center at Zakho University and the Roshin Organization for Women’s Rights Advocacy, a 16-day campaign against violence to...


University of Zakho Welcomes Official Delegation from Moorhead, USA

21 November 2025, 12:44

University of Zakho Welcomes Official Delegation from Moorhead, USA

The visit aimed at strengthening collaboration and building sustainable academic partnerships. The delegation was headed by the representatives of the City of Moorhead and included the Head of International Relations at the Independent Administrat...


University of Zakho Achieves Top Regional Position in Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Ranking

20 November 2025, 13:17

University of Zakho Achieves Top Regional Position in Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Ranking

The University of Zakho has achieved a remarkable academic milestone by securing first place among universities in the Kurdistan Region (both public and private), and second place among universities in Iraq, in the global Times Higher Education ra...