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List of Universities in Iraq

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  • Jun 29, 2023
  • 6 min read

Updated: Jul 16, 2023

universities in Iraq along with some brief information about each of them:

  • University of Baghdad: University of Baghdad is a public research university located in Baghdad. It was founded in 1957 and is the largest university in Iraq. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Mosul: University of Mosul is a public research university located in Mosul. It was founded in 1967 and is one of the largest universities in Iraq. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Basrah: University of Basrah is a public research university located in Basrah. It was founded in 1964 and is the second-largest university in Iraq. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Technology, Iraq: University of Technology, Iraq is a public research university located in Baghdad. It was founded in 1975 and is known for its strong emphasis on engineering and technology education. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including engineering, science, and management.

  • University of Babylon: University of Babylon is a public research university located in Hillah. It was founded in 1991 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Duhok: University of Duhok is a public research university located in Duhok. It was founded in 1992 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Kufa: University of Kufa is a public research university located in Najaf. It was founded in 1987 and is known for its strong emphasis on Islamic studies and humanities education. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including Islamic studies, humanities, and social sciences.

  • University of Sulaimani: University of Sulaimani is a public research university located in Sulaymaniyah. It was founded in 1968 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Anbar: University of Anbar is a public research university located in Ramadi. It was founded in 1987 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • Al-Mustansiriya University: Al-Mustansiriya University is a public research university located in Baghdad. It was founded in 1227 and is one of the oldest universities in the world. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Diyala: University of Diyala is a public research university located in Diyala Governorate. It was founded in 1999 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Wasit: University of Wasit is a public research university located in Wasit Governorate. It was founded in 2007 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Tikrit: University of Tikrit is a public research university located in Tikrit. It was founded in 1987 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Karbala: University of Karbala is a public research university located in Karbala. It was founded in 2010 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Samarra: University of Samarra is a public research university located in Samarra. It was founded in 1991 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Thi-Qar: University of Thi-Qar is a public research university located in Thi-Qar Governorate. It was founded in 2003 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Salahaddin: University of Salahaddin is a public research university located in Erbil. It was founded in 1968 and is one of the largest universities in Northern Iraq. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Al-Qadisiyah: University of Al-Qadisiyah is a public research university located in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate. It was founded in 1987 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Misan: University of Misan is a public research university located in Misan Governorate. It was founded in 2007 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Dhi Qar: University of Dhi Qar is a public research university located in Dhi Qar Governorate. It was founded in 2001 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Kirkuk: University of Kirkuk is a public research university located in Kirkuk. It was founded in 2003 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Koya: University of Koya is a public research university located in Koya. It was founded in 2003 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • Hawler Medical University: Hawler Medical University is a public research university located in Erbil. It was founded in 2005 and is known for its strong emphasis on medical education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including medicine and health sciences.

  • University of An-Najah: University of An-Najah is a public research university located in Nablus, Palestine, with a branch campus in Baghdad. It was founded in 1918 and is one of the oldest and largest universities in Palestine. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Human Development: University of Human Development is a private research university located in Sulaymaniyah. It was founded in 2007 and is known for its strong emphasis on Kurdish language and culture education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Halabja: University of Halabja is a public research university located in Halabja. It was founded in 2008 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University of Raparin: University of Raparin is a public research university located in Ranya. It was founded in 2006 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine.

  • Islamic University of Iraq: Islamic University of Iraq is a private research university located in Baghdad. It was founded in 2003 and is known for its strong emphasis on Islamic studies education and research. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including Islamic studies and humanities.

  • Al-Mamon University College: Al-Mamon University College is a private research university located in Baghdad. It was founded in 2008 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Ahlulbait International University

  2. Al Iraqi University

  3. Alkafeel University College

  4. Al Maarif University College

  5. Al Mansour University College

  6. Al-Mustaqbal University College

  7. Al Muthanna University

  8. Al Nahrain University

  9. Al-Nisour University Collge

  10. Al Rafidain University College

  11. Al Rasheed University College

  12. Al Turath University College

  13. Al Yarmouk University College

  14. The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (Kurdistan Region)

  15. Baghdad College of Economic Sciences University

  16. Baghdad College of Pharmacy

  17. Cihan University

  18. College of Science, Baghdad University

  19. Dijlah University College

  20. Diyala University

  21. Erbil Polytechnic University

  22. Hawler Medical University

  23. Iraq University College

  24. Ishik University

  25. Islamic University College

  26. Kerbala University

  27. Knowledge University

  28. Komar University of Science and Technology

  29. Koya University (Kurdistan Region)

  30. Kurdistan Institution for Strategic Studies and Scientific Research (KISSR)

  31. Lebanese French University (Kurdistan Region)

  32. Madenat Alelem University College

  33. Middle Technical University

  34. Misan University

  35. Nawroz University

  36. Salahuddin University (Kurdistan Region)

  37. Samarra University

  38. Shat Al Arab University College

  39. Soran University

  40. Sulaimani Polytechnic University

  41. Tikrit University

  42. University of Babylon

  43. University of Al-Qadisiyah

  44. University of Anbar

  45. University of Baghdad

  46. University of Basrah

  47. University of Dohuk (Kurdistan Region)

  48. University of Human Development (Kurdistan Region)

  49. University of Kirkuk

  50. University of Kufa

  51. University of Kurdistan - Hawler

  52. University of Mosul

  53. University of Mustansiriyah

  54. University of Raparin

  55. University of Raparin (Kurdistan Region)

  56. University of Sulaimania (Kurdistan Region)

  57. University of Technology - Iraq

  58. University of Thi-Qar

  59. University of Wassit

 
 
 

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