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21 June 2026 – Tishk International University The Civil Engineering Department at Tishk International University successfully organized the BIM Revit Structure Design Competition on 21 June 2026, providing students with an opportunity to demonstrate their structural engineering and Building Information Modeling (BIM) skills through a practical design challenge. The competition challenged participants to independently design a hybrid structural system, consisting of a fully reinforced concrete building with a steel roof structure. Students were encouraged to develop their own structural concepts, apply engineering principles, and create complete structural models using Autodesk Revit Structure. The event aimed to enhance students’ technical abilities while [...]

The Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU), successfully conducted an intensive training program on “Entrepreneurship and Career Development” for 3rd stage students. The training was presented by Instructor Mr. Heersh Omar Faraj, in accordance with university academic directives and the guidelines of the Ministry of Higher Education. The program aimed to develop students’ entrepreneurial skills, enhance career planning strategies, and improve their preparedness for future employment opportunities. Throughout the training period, students participated in a series of structured learning activities, discussions, and applied exercises focused on building professional competencies and strengthening their understanding of career pathways [...]

The Civil Engineering Department organized a heartfelt farewell gathering for its graduating 4th-grade students at 5:00 PM, celebrating the successful completion of their academic journey. The event brought together students, faculty members, and staff in a warm and joyful atmosphere filled with appreciation, memories, and best wishes for the future. As part of the celebration, freshly made burgers and refreshments were prepared and served to the students in the garden area located between the department’s two buildings. The outdoor setting provided an enjoyable space for graduates to spend time with their classmates and professors, reflecting on their years of study and [...]

As final examinations approach, the Civil Engineering Department at Tishk International University (TIU) successfully hosted an impactful seminar titled “Time Management Strategies and Career Development for Civil Engineering Students.” The event reflects TIU's ongoing commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 4 (Quality Education), by enriching the academic environment with practical mentorship and essential life skills. The seminar featured guest speaker Engineer Hozan Himdad, a proud alumnus of the TIU Civil Engineering Department, who delivered an informative and motivational address tailored to students across all academic grades. With finals around the corner, Mr. Himdad shared actionable strategies [...]

Erbil, January 29, 2026 — The Civil Engineering Department at Tishk International University (TIU) took a major step toward safer and more sustainable urban development by serving as the main organizer for the "Technical Symposium on Sustainable, Resilient and Earthquake-Resistant Structures" held on January 28, 2026. This high-level event served as a crucial platform for knowledge exchange, uniting key decision-makers such as Assist. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi (Chair of the TIU Board of Trustees), Prof. Dr. Sultan Abu-Orabi (President of TIU), and Dr. Agreen Abdullah (Vice Minister of the Ministry of Housing and Construction), who all emphasized the urgent need for [...]

The Department of Civil Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) extends its warmest congratulations to fourth-grade students Ahmed Sabah Mahmood and Mohammed Firas Hussam for achieving a prestigious second-place finish at the National Innovation Competition in Engineering (NICE 2026), held on May 17, 2026. Competing against 25 innovative projects representing four different universities, the duo stood out with their exceptional graduation project titled "Design of a 21-Story RC Building with an Inclined Facade," supervised by the expert guidance of Prof. Dr. Najmadeen M. Saeed. The students accomplished a complex engineering feat by designing a high-rise structure entirely out of reinforced concrete [...]

The Department of Civil Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) is thrilled to announce that its American Concrete Institute (ACI) Student Chapter has officially been recognized as an Outstanding Chapter for 2025, with the official award plaque sticker successfully received last week. This prestigious honor, which follows a previous win in 2022, is awarded by the ACI Student and Young Professional Activities Committee to recognize student chapters whose diverse activities align with global strategic goals and add immense value to its members. Throughout 2025, the TIU ACI Student Chapter demonstrated an exceptional commitment to excellence by organizing a wide range of [...]

The 11th International Engineering Conference (IEC’2026), hosted by Tishk International University in collaboration with Erbil Polytechnic University and Nusa Putra University, reached a key highlight with a specialized panel discussion titled “Sustainability in Construction: Materials, Methods, and Management.” Moderated by Dr. Barham Haydar and Dr. Aras Jalal JalyZada, the session featured expert insights from Assist. Prof. Dr. Hardi K. Abdullah, Dr. Ali Rashid Khoshnaw, and Mr. Haval M. Salih, who together explored the integration of eco-friendly materials and advanced management techniques to address modern infrastructure challenges. This impactful exchange was made possible through the generous support of SuliKim Company, serving as [...]

The Department of Civil Engineering at Tishk International University successfully hosted the International Conference on Advances in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (ICACIE’26) as a primary component of the 11th International Engineering Conference on April 29–30, 2026. Aligned with the theme of “Innovative Engineering Research for Sustainable Development,” the civil engineering tracks demonstrated exceptional academic rigor, achieving an 86.7% acceptance rate with 13 high-quality papers accepted out of 15 reviewed submissions. Research excellence was particularly evident in the fields of Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering, and Sustainable Built Environments, all of which saw a 100% acceptance rate for reviewed [...]

Tishk International University (TIU) has achieved a historic milestone in international professional recognition, establishing the Civil Engineering Department as a premier gateway for global engineering careers. Currently, TIU stands as the one of the university in all of Iraq whose Civil Engineering program is officially recognized and listed by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in the United Kingdom. This distinction allows our graduates to meet the full educational base required for ICE Membership (MICE) and to go to enter the exam so that can be registered as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) without the requirement of additional academic credits. This level [...]