Iraqi universities have made significant progress in rankings related to global academic reputation and indicators of sustainable development (SDGs).
Ten Iraqi universities achieved significant positions in the QS World University Rankings 2026, which competed against more than 1,500 universities from around the world. The University of Baghdad ranked 741-750, Al-Nahrain University ranked 951-1000, Al-Mustansiriya University and Anbar University ranked 1001-1200, and the universities of Tishkek, Babylon, Basra, Karbala, Kufa, and Mosul ranked 1201-1400.
This ranking is based on a methodology based on academic reputation (30%), employer reputation (15%), student-to-faculty ratio (10%), number of research citations (20%), international faculty ratio (5%), international students (5%), international research network (5%), employment outcomes (5%), and sustainability (5%).
Conversely, the results of the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2025 showed a significant presence for Iraq, with (88) Iraqi universities participating in this ranking. This ranking measures the contribution and impact of university institutions in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through indicators covering the areas of scientific research, institutional governance, community engagement, and education.
In this context, Iraq achieved an accomplishment, with Future University ranking first globally in Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), making it among the top universities according to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
QS World University Rankings 2026👇:
https://www.topuniversities.com/world-university-rankings?countries=iq
Impact Rankings 2025👇:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/impact-rankings-2025-results-announced?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Department of Media and Government Communication
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
June 19
