Professor Dr. Hasan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, announced that the university has secured the first place among Iraqi universities in the prestigious US News & World Report Global Ranking for the year 2025, marking a new academic achievement added to the university’s distinguished record of excellence and progress. According to the ranking results, seven Iraqi universities made it into this year s list, which included 2,250 universities worldwide. Al-Mustaqbal University ranked first in Iraq, among both public and private universities, followed by the University of Sulaymaniyah in second place, and the University of Baghdad in third. The ranking continued with the University of Technology, Cihan University – Erbil, the University of Babylon, and the University of Basrah occupying the fourth to seventh places respectively. Regionally, Al-Mustaqbal University ranked 396th in Asia among the best Asian universities. In terms of disciplines, the university achieved rank 751 in Chemistry and rank 771 in Engineering, according to subject-based evaluations. The US News & World Report – Best Global Universities Ranking is based on a set of rigorous indicators that measure academic and research performance. The data is collected automatically from the global Clarivate Analytics database. Key indicators used in the ranking include global and regional research reputation, the number and impact of published papers, international collaboration, as well as the quality and quantity of citations, and excellence in scientific disciplines. It is worth noting that Al-Mustaqbal University’s excellence in several academic programs, particularly in engineering and chemistry, reflects its continued investment in developing a strong research infrastructure and an academic environment that fosters innovation and creativity. In a statement to the university’s media, Professor Dr. Hasan Shaker Majdi congratulated all faculty members, staff, and students on this significant achievement. He praised their vital role in raising the university’s name among top global institutions and encouraged them to continue their dedication and efforts to achieve further accomplishments that reflect positively on Iraq and contribute to building a prosperous scientific future. He also emphasized that these ongoing achievements are the result of collective efforts, teamwork, and the technical and research support provided by the university’s board of directors, along with the encouragement and promotion of international scientific publishing. Wishing continued progress and success for the university and its members in their pursuit of becoming among the world’s leading universities.