*Another achievement that strengthens the University’s leadership in sustainability and consolidates its presence among Iraqi and international universities* Al-Mustaqbal University has achieved a new milestone in the field of university sustainability, ranking **first among private universities in Iraq and third among Iraqi public and private universities**, according to the results of the **UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026**. The achievement was announced in a statement issued today by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, adding another accomplishment to the University’s growing record in sustainability and institutional excellence. The University achieved a total score of **8,475 out of 10,000**, reflecting its continued commitment to embedding sustainability principles across its academic, administrative, and environmental activities, while advancing the transition toward a smart and sustainable university environment, in line with its slogan, **“Towards a Sustainable University.”** Al-Mustaqbal University demonstrated outstanding performance across several ranking indicators, most notably the **Water** category, where it achieved a perfect score of **1,100 out of 1,100 (100%)**, ranking **first in Iraq and 23rd globally** in this category. In the **Education and Research** category, the University ranked **second in Iraq and 102nd globally**, with a performance rate of **94.23%**. It also ranked **second in Iraq in the Waste Management** category, with a performance rate of **82.35%**. The University also recorded advanced results in other categories, including **Governance and Digitalization (85.23%)**, **Transportation (84.56%)**, and **Energy and Climate Change (83.75%)**, demonstrating the comprehensive nature of its efforts to build an integrated and sustainable university ecosystem. On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, congratulated the University’s professors, staff, and students on this distinguished achievement, commending their efforts and contributions. He emphasized that this accomplishment is the result of joint institutional work, a strong spirit of teamwork, and the University’s commitment to continuing its journey toward excellence and sustainability. The University President further affirmed that this achievement serves as an incentive to continue developing and expanding sustainability initiatives, strengthening Al-Mustaqbal University’s position, and consolidating its role as an Iraqi academic model that brings together **education, innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility**. This advancement in the **UI GreenMetric 2026 Rankings** confirms that sustainability at Al-Mustaqbal University is no longer merely a goal, but has become an integrated institutional approach reflected in education, scientific research, resource management, infrastructure, and governance, thereby strengthening the University’s contribution to building a more sustainable future for Iraq.