The American University of Sulaimani (AUIS) successfully hosted the three-day closing conference of the DAAD-funded Developing Jordanian and Iraqi Support Systems in Entrepreneurship Resources (DJISSER) Project, marking the culmination of 2.5 years of collaboration with Saarland University in Germany and Hashemite University in Jordan.

The American University of Sulaimani (AUIS) proudly hosted the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS), the center for policy research and training based at AUIS, and the Ministry of Migration and Displacement. The ceremony took place in the presence of Her Excellency Minister Evan Faek Yakoub, AUIS President Dr. Bilal Wahab, representatives from AUIS, and leading researchers.

The American University of Sulaimani (AUIS) proudly held its 4th annual University Day, welcoming the community to explore campus life and discover what makes AUIS unique. The event brought together students, faculty, alumni, and guests for a full day of learning, creativity, and celebration.  

Join us for the AUIS Academy, a non-degree program for high school students that will offer an authentic experience of American university lectures, discussions, and group work. If you are eager to learn more about the world, engage and debate the most significant contemporary global issues, then this is the program for you!

On October 23, 2025, the American University of Sulaimani (AUIS), in partnership with Faruk Medical City (FMC), hosted a Pink October awareness event aimed at educating the AUIS community about breast cancer prevention and early detection.

The event featured a keynote presentation by Dr. Nariman Fattah, a renowned breast surgeon and specialist at Faruk Medical City, and Ms. Tavga Raaof and Ms. Lava Star provided participants with practical guidance on proper techniques and emphasized the importance of regular self-checks for early detection.

The Moulakis Library at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) has successfully completed the third annual Summer of Hope Project, a two-month initiative that empowered thirty orphaned children in Sulaimani through education, awareness, and creativity.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) proudly celebrated its Commencement 2025 ceremony, honoring the achievements of this year’s graduating class—future leaders, innovators, and changemakers of the region.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) has officially launched the Petraeus AI Lab, named in honor of General David H. Petraeus, to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation in the region.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) proudly celebrates Rezan Fawzi Abdulaziz, a senior Mechanical Engineering student, for her remarkable achievement at the Young Professionals and Students (YPS) Program during MEOS GEO 2025, one of the Middle East’s most prestigious engineering and geoscience conferences held in Bahrain.

The American University of Sulaimani was honored to host The Kamkars, one of the most renowned groups in Kurdish music and culture, for a panel discussion on the history and influence of Kurdish music.

Moderated by Dr. Bilal Wahab, President of AUIS, the discussion explored the evolution of Kurdish music, its role in shaping cultural identity, and its lasting influence across generations. The event also featured Bizhan Kamkar, a distinguished member of the Kamkars group known for his contributions to Kurdish and Persian classical music.