On Sep 21st, 2023, the UoR president, Asst. Prof. Dr. Paiman R. Ahmed and her delegation paid a visit to Duhok University where they were received by the president of Duhok University, Pr. Dr. Dawd Atrushy. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the Academic Relations between the two institutions.

In the latest edition of the SCIMAGO Foundation's University Rankings, The University of Raparin has achieved significant improvements in its rankings within Iraq and Kurdistan.

In alignment with the Ministry of Higher Education's strategic plans to enhance international accreditation and collaboration within Kurdistan's universities, the University of Raparin (UoR) and Kent State University have entered into a partnership to implement a substantial project. This initiative is under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, as well as the Supervising and Quality Assurance Agency.