In a remarkable academic milestone, Al-Mustaqbal University has ranked first among private universities and colleges in Iraq, achieving the 15th position nationally and 3224th globally, according to the Webometrics Ranking for July 2025.
Webometrics is a globally recognized academic ranking system that evaluates universities based on three key indicators of digital and scientific performance. Al-Mustaqbal University showed significant improvements across all indicators:
Impact Rank
Current global position: 3224
Improvement from previous ranking: 1452 places
Growth rate: 8.82 percent
This metric reflects the number of external links to the university’s website, indicating an enhanced digital presence and engagement.
Openness Rank
Current global position: 3157
Improvement: 113 places
Growth rate: 3.45 percent
This indicator measures the availability of research and academic materials through open access, highlighting the university’s commitment to transparent knowledge dissemination.
Excellence Rank
Current global position: 1411
Improvement: 5 places
Growth rate: 0.35 percent
This reflects the number of top-tier research publications among the top 10 percent most cited globally, demonstrating academic quality and research excellence.
This accomplishment is the result of collective efforts by the university’s leadership, deans, faculty members, and researchers who continue to raise the standards of education and strengthen the university’s academic and digital footprint.
Through this advancement, Al-Mustaqbal University reaffirms its unwavering commitment to academic excellence and its growing influence at both national and international levels.
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