Celebrating the moments, achievements, and memories that have defined AUIS Commencements over the years. 
The next chapter is almost here.
Stay tuned for the 15th AUIS Commencement:
📅 October 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00 pm
🔴 Live on YouTube!

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) participated in the International School of Choueifat (ISC) Sulaimani Carnival on October 3, 2026.

During the event, the AUIS team connected with students, families, and members of the community, introducing them to the University’s academic programs, American-style education, student experience, and opportunities available to prospective students.

Students also had the opportunity to meet the AUIS team, ask questions, and learn more about studying at AUIS and the academic pathways available to support their future goals.

On September 30, 2026, the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the American Corner of Sulaymaniyah, marking a new chapter of collaboration between the two institutions.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) officially launched its Teaching Dental Clinics, marking an important step in advancing practical dental education and expanding dental services for the community.

The new clinics provide College of Dentistry students with the opportunity to move from simulation-based learning to supervised, hands-on patient care. Through direct clinical experience, students can strengthen their practical skills while working under professional supervision and contributing to the delivery of quality dental services.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) will participate as a Gold Sponsor in the Iraq Student Exhibition & Higher Education Conference 2026, taking place on October 28–29, 2026, in Baghdad.

The exhibition brings together universities, educational institutions, students, and higher education professionals, providing a platform for students to explore academic opportunities and connect directly with participating institutions.

The 2026 Kurdish Studies Forum will take place in Slemani on November 11–12, bringing together scholars, writers, artists, researchers, and cultural practitioners for two days of dialogue, creativity, and exchange.

Professor Dr. Ahmed Salih Mohammed, a faculty member in the Department of Engineering at American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS), published new research examining the environmental impacts associated with the 2026 USA–Israel–Iran conflict.

The study was published in Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, a Wiley journal published in association with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, with an Impact Factor of 2.6.

American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) announced the publication of new research by Dr. Shwan Jamal Azeez, Assistant Professor of International Relations, examining natural gas governance in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

The research article, titled “Fragmented Authority, Credible Commitment, and Natural Gas Governance in a De Facto State: The Kurdistan Regional Government,” was published in The Extractive Industries and Society, an Elsevier journal. The journal is Q1-ranked in Scopus, with an Impact Factor of 4.5 and a CiteScore of 8.0.

American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) participated in the Kurdistan Institutes and Universities Exhibition, organized by Zanyary Poli 12 at the Youth Hub in Erbil on September 6–7, 2026.

During the two-day exhibition, the AUIS Admissions Team connected with prospective students and families, providing information and guidance on the University’s academic programs, scholarship opportunities, admission requirements, and application process.