The President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdy, affirmed that the University's rapid achievements across academic, research, and international ranking domains are the result of a clear strategic vision, integrated institutional work, and a strong team spirit shared by all members of the University community. He praised the outstanding efforts of the colleges, academic departments, and teaching and administrative staff, whose contributions have strengthened the University's position as one of the leading academic institutions at both the national and international levels.
These remarks were made during an expanded meeting dedicated to reviewing the University's most significant achievements over the past period and recognizing the efforts that contributed to these accomplishments. The meeting was attended by the University leadership, college deans, department directors, and heads of administrative units.
The University President emphasized the importance of maintaining a unified team spirit and making optimal use of the University's local, regional, and international partnerships to further enhance its global academic reputation. He stressed the need to advance high-quality scientific research, strengthen the educational process, and adopt innovative strategic initiatives that address contemporary challenges, particularly in the fields of energy, healthcare, and climate change. He also highlighted the University's commitment to continuing its digital transformation project, promoting entrepreneurial initiatives, and integrating artificial intelligence technologies across academic and administrative operations, in line with its vision of achieving sustainable leadership and excellence.
The meeting also included a review of the results of the national standardized examinations. Professor Dr. Abbas Al-Bawi, Assistant President for Scientific Affairs, presented a comprehensive report on the academic performance indicators of the University's departments, highlighting disciplines that achieved outstanding success rates compared with their counterparts at public and private universities. These results reflect the quality of the University's academic programs, the competence of its faculty members, and the effectiveness of its educational development strategies.
Professor Dr. Mudhafar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, delivered a detailed presentation on the University's achievements in international rankings. He explained that Al-Mustaqbal University has further strengthened its global presence after ranking first among all Iraqi public and private universities in the **Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026**. The University also secured first place nationally in several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ranked first among Iraq's private universities in both the **U.S. News** and **URAP** rankings. He also reviewed the University's key scientific, research, community engagement initiatives, and international collaborations that directly contributed to these remarkable achievements, emphasizing that this success stems from a comprehensive strategic vision integrating education, scientific research, community service, international partnerships, and the adoption of global best practices in higher education.
In the same context, Dr. Riyadh Hamed Salman, Director of the Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Department, congratulated the Colleges of Law and Physical Education and Sports Sciences on obtaining program accreditation for their academic programs. He commended the remarkable efforts made by the colleges' leadership, specialized committees, and academic and administrative staff in fulfilling accreditation requirements, emphasizing that this achievement represents a significant milestone in the University's journey toward strengthening a culture of quality and academic accreditation while demonstrating its continued commitment to applying the highest national and international standards in academic program development and educational quality enhancement.
The meeting concluded with honoring the colleges, academic departments, committees, teams, and staff members who played a pivotal role in achieving outstanding results in the national standardized examinations, international rankings, and academic accreditation. This recognition reflects the University's appreciation for their distinguished contributions and serves as motivation to continue the journey of innovation, excellence, and institutional achievement.
In closing, the University Presidency emphasized that these accomplishments are not the final destination but rather a strong incentive to continue advancing at an even greater pace, enhancing the University's competitiveness regionally and globally through investment in human capital, support for scientific research and innovation, expansion of international partnerships, and the promotion of a culture of quality and excellence. These efforts are fully aligned with Al-Mustaqbal University's vision of becoming a globally leading model in higher education and an active partner in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals while contributing to a more prosperous future.
**Al-Mustaqbal University – Ranked No. 1 Among Iraq's Private Universities.**