In a remarkable academic achievement reflecting its continued journey of excellence and institutional development, Al-Mustaqbal University has secured first place among private universities in Iraq and third place among all Iraqi public and private universities. Furthermore, the University has been ranked in the 101–125 band among Arab universities, out of 269 ranked institutions, according to the results of the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2027. This achievement is the result of the University's continuous academic and research efforts and its commitment to enhancing the quality of education, advancing scientific research, and strengthening international academic engagement. The ranking results highlighted the University's performance across several key indicators, particularly Research Quality and International Outlook, with the following scores out of 100: Research Quality: 60.6 International Outlook: 59.6 Industry: 19.1 Research Environment: 14.5 Teaching: 12.3 On this occasion, the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majid, expressed his pride in this achievement, emphasizing that this progress reflects collective institutional efforts and a continued commitment to quality standards, accreditation, and academic excellence. He also praised the contributions of faculty members, researchers, students, and administrative staff in attaining this distinguished position. This achievement represents another significant step in Al-Mustaqbal University's journey towards strengthening its academic presence at both regional and international levels and consolidating its position among higher education institutions, in line with its ambitious vision of providing university education in accordance with international standards. Al-Mustaqbal University is the First University in Iraq.