On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Board of Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Education and Higher Education in the Kurdistan Region (KAAE) convened and officially included the University of Garmian in its accreditation pilot project.

The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (Chairman of the Board) and Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani (Deputy Chairman), focused on adopting higher education standards, guidelines for accreditation, and a ranking framework for academic institutions across the Kurdistan Region.

As part of this initiative, University of Garmian , alongside Catholic University in Erbil, Soran University, Newroz University, and Sulaimani Polytechnic University, will participate in the pilot project, marking a significant milestone for institutional quality enhancement.

In preparation, Dr. Evin Hidayat, Director of Quality Assurance and Program Development, and Assistant Professor Dr. Nazim Abdulwahid Hamasur, Head of Ranking at the University of Garmian, took part in related KAAE sessions in Erbil on September 30, 2025.

Reflecting on this achievement, Assistant Professor Dr. Nazim Abdulwahid stated:

“Being part of the accreditation project is a great step for Garmian University. This recognition will elevate the University’s scientific, administrative, and academic standing to a new stage.”

The KAAE, established by the Kurdistan Regional Government in June, is mandated to raise the quality of education through transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. It works closely with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to enforce strict standards and ensure world-class academic practices.