On September 27, 2026, Al-Mustaqbal University achieved a new academic and environmental milestone by ranking first among private universities in Iraq and third among all public and private Iraqi universities in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced that 92 Iraqi universities and colleges participated in the ranking, reaffirming the university’s prominent position in campus sustainability and the promotion of sustainable environmental practices. The university scored 8,475 out of 10,000 points in the ranking, reflecting the effectiveness of its institutional strategy to integrate sustainability into its academic, research, administrative, and environmental activities. This achievement also demonstrates its commitment to developing an integrated university environment that promotes resource efficiency, improves infrastructure, and advances innovation and digital transformation, in line with its vision of building a smart and sustainable university. Outstanding Performance in Environmental and Academic Sustainability Indicators Al-Mustaqbal University recorded outstanding results across several key indicators of the UI GreenMetric 2026 ranking. It achieved a perfect score in the water category, earning 1,100 out of 1,100 points, equivalent to 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, achieving a performance rate of 94.23%. It also secured second place nationally in the waste management category, with a score of 82.35%. Further strong results were achieved in governance and digitalization, with 85.23%; transportation, with 84.56%; and energy and climate change, with 83.75%. These results reflect the university’s integrated efforts in natural resource management, energy conservation, the development of environmental practices, and strengthening the role of education and scientific research in supporting the transition toward sustainability. University Presidency Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Sustainability Initiatives On this occasion, the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, congratulated the university’s academic staff, employees, and students on this achievement. He praised their continuous efforts and valuable contributions, emphasizing that the results were the outcome of collaborative institutional work, cooperation among the university’s various departments and units, and a strong spirit of teamwork. The university president noted that this progress serves as an incentive to further develop and expand sustainability initiatives, strengthen integration between education, scientific research, innovation, and social responsibility, and enhance university performance in line with internationally recognized sustainability standards. Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals This achievement reflects Al-Mustaqbal University’s adoption of an integrated institutional approach that places sustainability at the core of its academic and developmental vision. Its efforts include water and waste management, improving energy efficiency, addressing climate change, developing transportation systems, strengthening governance and digital transformation, and supporting education and scientific research aimed at finding solutions to environmental challenges. These efforts align with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education; SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 13: Climate Action; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. This progress reaffirms Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to advancing education and scientific research, promoting innovation and environmental and social responsibility, and strengthening its presence in international sustainability rankings. These efforts contribute to creating a more sustainable university environment and supporting Iraq’s broader development goals. Al-Mustaqbal University — Ranked First Among Private Universities in Iraq.