Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, praised the advanced results achieved by the university in the 2025 Arab University Ranking issued by the Association of Arab Universities on 22/12/2025, affirming that this achievement represents an important milestone in the university’s academic and scientific journey.
He stated that the university secured first place among private universities and colleges in Iraq, and fifth place nationally after the University of Baghdad, the University of Anbar, Al-Mustansiriyah University, and the University of Technology, out of 63 Iraqi universities participating. In addition, the university achieved 62nd place at the Arab level among 236 universities from 20 Arab countries.
He explained that the ranking is organized in cooperation with the Association of Arab Universities, the League of Arab States, the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), and the Union of Arab Scientific Research Councils. The ranking is based on precise criteria including quality of education, research output, faculty excellence, international cooperation, and community service.
The University President emphasized that this progress reflects the sustained efforts of the academic staff, employees, and students, and underscores the university’s commitment to enhancing the quality of education and scientific research, thereby strengthening its competitive standing at both regional and international levels.
Al-Mustaqbal University is the first among private universities in Iraq.