Al-Mustaqbal University has achieved a new international academic milestone by ranking first among Iraq's private universities and colleges for the third consecutive year, according to the 2026 University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP). The University also secured third place among all Iraqi public and private universities, advancing 294 positions globally compared with last year. This achievement underscores Al-Mustaqbal University's leadership in scientific research and academic excellence, while strengthening its position among Iraqi and international universities in line with its vision of enhancing the quality of higher education and meeting international ranking standards. The ranking results confirmed the University's continued first-place position among Iraq's private universities for the third consecutive year, alongside a significant improvement in its global standing. The ranking is based on academic performance indicators, including the number of published scientific papers, citation impact, research productivity, and international collaboration, using data from Clarivate Analytics. This accomplishment reflects the success of the University's strategic plans to support scientific research, encourage publication in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals, and expand global academic partnerships, thereby enhancing academic performance and strengthening Al-Mustaqbal University's scientific presence at both the regional and international levels. This achievement is part of Al-Mustaqbal University's ongoing strategy to consolidate its position among leading universities and to continue advancing academic and research excellence in accordance with international standards, contributing to the development of higher education and promoting Iraq's reputation in the global academic community. Al-Mustaqbal University... The First University in Iraq.