Universities in Iraq

Iraq has 47 universities and higher education institutions. The oldest institution, Al-Mustansiriya University, was founded in 1227. Universities are distributed across 18 cities, with the highest concentration in Baghdad.

Total

Public

Private

QS Ranked

Universities by City

Other

21 universities

Baghdad

5 universities

Dihok

3 universities

Al Başrah al Qadīmah

2 universities

Karbala

2 universities

Al Mawşil al Jadīdah

1 universities

As Samawah

1 universities

Najaf

1 universities

Soran

1 universities

Al Diwaniyah

1 universities

Ramadi

1 universities

Al Hillah

1 universities

Baqubah

1 universities

Al Fallūjah

1 universities

Kirkuk

1 universities

All Universities

#	University	City	Founded	QS Rank
1	Al-Hadba University	Al Mawşil al Jadīdah	1994	—
2	Al-Hikma University	—	1956	—
3	Al Mamoon	Baghdad	—	—
4	al-Mirbad University	Al Başrah al Qadīmah	—	—
5	Al-Mustansiriya University	Baghdad	1227	—
6	Al-Muthana University	As Samawah	2007	—
7	Al-Qasim Green University	—	2012	—
8	Baghdad Pharmacy College	Baghdad	2000	—
9	Basrah Technical College	Al Başrah al Qadīmah	—	—
10	Charmo University	—	2014	—
11	Cihan University-Duhok	Dihok	2007	—
12	Dohuk Polytechnic University	—	2012	—
13	Duhok Technical Institute	Dihok	—	—
14	Hawler Medical University	—	2005	—
15	Hayat Private University for Science & Technology	—	2009	—
16	International University of Erbil	—	2009	—
17	Iraqi Defense University for Military Studies	—	—	—
18	Iraqi University	Baghdad	1989	—
19	Islamic University of Najaf	Najaf	2004	—
20	Karbala Technical Institute	Karbala	—	—
21	Koya University	—	2003	—
22	Nahrain University	Baghdad	1987	—
23	Salahaddin University-Erbil	—	1981	—
24	Sawa University	—	2020	—
25	Slemani Polytechnic University	—	1996	—
26	Soran University	Soran	2009	—
27	Sumer University	—	2014	—
28	University of Al-Qadisiyah	Al Diwaniyah	1987	—
29	University of Anbar	Ramadi	1987	—
30	University of Babylon	Al Hillah	1991	—
31	University of Basrah	—	1964	—
32	University of Diyala	Baqubah	1999	—
33	University of Duhok	Dihok	1992	—
34	University of Fallujah	Al Fallūjah	2014	—
35	University of Halabja	—	2011	—
36	University of Information Technology and Communication	—	2014	—
37	University of Karbala	Karbala	2002	—
38	University of Kirkuk	Kirkuk	2003	—
39	University of Kurdistan Hewler	—	2006	—
40	University of Misan	Al ‘Amārah	2007	—
41	University of Raparin	—	2010	—
42	University of Samarra	—	2012	—
43	University of Sulaymaniyah	—	1968	—
44	University of Thi Qar	Nasiriyah	2000	—
45	University of Tikrit	Tikrīt	1987	—
46	University of Wasit	Al-Kut	2003	—
47	University of Zakho	—	2010	—

Higher Education in Iraq

Iraq's higher education system encompasses 47 institutions. The country's oldest institution of higher learning dates back to 1227. Universities are present in 18 different cities across the country, providing broad geographic access to higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are in Iraq?

Iraq has 47 universities and higher education institutions.

What is the top university in Iraq?

Al-Mustansiriya University is among the most notable institutions in Iraq.

Which city in Iraq has the most universities?

Baghdad has the highest concentration of universities in Iraq.

What is the oldest university in Iraq?

Al-Mustansiriya University, founded in 1227, is the oldest higher education institution in Iraq.

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