Al-Mustaqbal University has achieved another remarkable international academic milestone with the announcement of the results of the 2026 University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP). The university maintained its position as the No. 1 private university in Iraq for the third consecutive year, following its outstanding performance in the 2024 and 2025 editions. This achievement reflects the university’s sustained leadership and the stability of its strategic vision in scientific research and academic excellence. At the national level, encompassing both public and private institutions, Al-Mustaqbal University secured the third position in Iraq, surpassed only by the University of Baghdad and the University of Technology. Internationally, the 2026 edition witnessed an exceptional leap for the university, which advanced by 294 positions worldwide compared with last year’s ranking, highlighting the significant growth in the quality and impact of its scientific output. The University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) is one of the world’s leading ranking systems, focusing primarily on academic performance and research productivity. The ranking is based entirely on data documented in the prestigious Clarivate Analytics databases, taking into account: The number of internationally indexed and published research papers. The number of citations received by the university’s scholarly publications. Overall scientific productivity and international collaboration in joint research activities. This repeated achievement provides clear evidence of Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to meeting international standards and continuing its efforts to elevate Iraq’s name in global academic forums. #AlMustaqbal_University_First_Among_Private_Universities_in_Iraq