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 ranking for Interdisciplinary Science.

This achievement reflects the substantial efforts made by the university’s administration to enhance the quality of scientific research, develop an advanced research environment, and support researchers across various fields. It also highlights the university’s ability to attract innovative research ideas from the community and transform them into impactful scientific projects.

The university excelled in several key areas within this ranking, including:

• The quality of published interdisciplinary research

• Efficiency in managing the research process

• The quantity and quality of interdisciplinary scientific output

• Research infrastructure and resources supporting scientific activity

Details of the ranking can be viewed through the following link:

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/interdisciplinary-science-rankings