The results of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, which assess universities’ contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), were recently announced. Al-Mustaqbal University has ranked: ✅ 1st in Iraq 🌍 60th globally in SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. This achievement reflects the university’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability and its active role in serving the community in line with the UN’s 2030 Agenda.

As part of its commitment to advancing higher education quality, Al-Mustaqbal University hosted the central training workshop titled: “Addressing Cases of Conditional Institutional Accreditation”, organized by the Supervision and Scientific Evaluation Authority – Quality Assurance Department, in coordination with the Institutional Accreditation Council. The workshop brought together quality assurance directors and accreditation unit representatives from several Iraqi universities. Discussions focused on strategies to bridge institutional gaps, enhance academic governance, and meet the requirements for full accreditation. This event underscores Al-Mustaqbal University’s leading role in supporting accreditation initiatives and promoting an academic environment grounded in continuous improvement and institutional excellence.

Professor Dr. Hasan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, expressed his pride in the university’s outstanding achievement of ranking 1st globally in SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 — the highest position ever awarded to an Arab university in this category. He also highlighted the university’s 1st place in Iraq for SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, in addition to being ranked among the top 200–300 universities worldwide, reflecting its continuous commitment to high-quality education, impactful research, and active societal contribution — all aligned with its strategic vision for sustainable development and global academic leadership. The President extended his sincere appreciation to the faculty, students, and dedicated partners whose efforts were instrumental in this achievement, affirming that such recognition serves as a strong motivation for continued innovation and excellence.

Al-Mustaqbal University has been ranked 1st globally in SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025. This prestigious recognition reflects the university’s commitment to advancing sustainable development and its growing prominence on the global academic stage.

Al-Mustaqbal University took part in the Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC 2025), organized by Times Higher Education in Istanbul from June 16 to 19, 2025. The event brought together leading universities, international organizations, and global experts in education and sustainability. The congress serves as a global platform to align higher education with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its sessions addressed key strategic topics such as integrating sustainability into university policies, the future of smart classrooms, the role of AI in environmental protection, and sustainable university governance. The university was represented by a delegation of experts in global rankings and quality assurance, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing international competitiveness, embracing global best practices, and advancing sustainable education, research, and partnerships.

As part of its continuous efforts to enhance Al-Mustaqbal University’s standing in national and international rankings, the Department of Quality Assurance and University Performance, represented by Dr. Riyadh Hamed, participated alongside the Assistant President of the University in the national conference for launching the fourth edition of the Iraqi University Ranking for the year 2025. The event was organized by the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and was hosted by Al-Turath University on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The conference, held under the patronage of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, witnessed the participation of Assistant University Presidents, Directors of Quality Assurance, and Scientific Affairs Departments. The sessions focused on presenting the new ranking indicators and opening discussions on implementation mechanisms and improvement strategies that contribute to the advancement of higher education quality in Iraq. This participation reflects the ongoing efforts of the Quality Assurance Department at Al-Mustaqbal University to strengthen institutional performance, enhance the quality of academic programs, and achieve excellence in educational rankings.