In a remarkable academic achievement added to its growing record of excellence, Professor Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, announced that the university has ranked first among Iraqi universities, both public and private, in the 2025 edition of the US News & World Report – Best Global Universities Ranking—one of the world’s most prestigious rankings evaluating academic and research performance.
According to the results, seven Iraqi universities made it to the global list of 2,250 institutions this year. Al-Mustaqbal University secured the top national position, followed by the University of Sulaymaniyah in second place and the University of Baghdad in third. The University of Technology, Cihan University - Erbil, the University of Babylon, and the University of Basrah were ranked fourth to seventh, respectively.
Regionally, Al-Mustaqbal University was ranked 396th in Asia, while also earning notable positions in subject-specific rankings—751st globally in Chemistry and 771st in Engineering—reflecting significant strides in scientific and applied disciplines.
The US News & World Report Ranking is based on a set of rigorous indicators that measure a university’s academic and research impact. These include global and regional research reputation, number of publications, citation impact, international collaboration, and subject-specific excellence. The data is collected automatically from the Clarivate Analytics global database.
This accomplishment reflects the university’s strategic investment in developing a robust academic and research infrastructure, particularly within engineering and chemical sciences. The university’s growth in scientific publishing, innovation, and global impact stands as a testament to its commitment to academic distinction.
In a statement to the university’s media office, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi congratulated the entire university community—faculty, staff, and students—on this prestigious milestone, praising their vital role in elevating the university’s global standing. He also urged continued dedication and teamwork to achieve further accomplishments that honour Iraq’s academic legacy and contribute to a brighter scientific future.
He concluded by affirming that this success is the result of concerted efforts, visionary leadership, and the unwavering support of the university’s Board of Trustees, along with ongoing encouragement of international research and scientific publication.
**Wishing Al-Mustaqbal University continued progress and success as it advances among
AL-MUSTAQBAL UNIVERSITY, FIRST UNIVERSITY IN IRAQ.