KTI Named in Times Higher Education Ranking as the First Institute in Iraq

Date : 11 - Oct - 2025

Continuing its remarkable streak of academic achievements, Kurdistan Technical Institute (KTI) has reached a new milestone by being listed in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings. This marks the first time in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region that a technical institute has been recognized in one of the world’s most prestigious and competitive university ranking systems.

KTI has been included as a “Reporter” in the 2025 edition of the ranking—an acknowledgment that the institute meets the rigorous eligibility and performance criteria set by THE. This recognition reflects KTI’s continuous growth and its commitment to academic excellence, research development, and societal impact.

As KTI continues to expand its academic programs, strengthen international collaborations, and promote innovation-driven learning, this recognition represents a key step toward climbing higher in future editions of the global rankings.

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Why Is This Important?

• Global Recognition: Inclusion in the Times Higher Education ranking places KTI on the world map, strengthening its reputation and academic visibility internationally.

• Evidence of Quality: The ranking highlights KTI’s dedication to high-quality education, research advancement, and its positive contribution to society.

• Historic Milestone: KTI becomes the first technical institute in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region to achieve such a distinction, setting a new benchmark for higher education institutions nationwide.

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It is worth mentioning that this milestone builds on KTI’s earlier success in being featured in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assess universities’ contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, these recognitions affirm KTI’s growing influence as a forward-looking institution dedicated to academic innovation and global engagement.

KTI — Building the Future with Global Recognition.