For the third consecutive year: Al-Mustaqbal University ranks first among Iraqi private universities in the global URAP ranking for 2026 Al-Mustaqbal University has achieved a new international academic milestone to be added to its record of success, following the announcement of the global university ranking results, URAP (University Ranking by Academic Performance), for the 2026 edition. The university maintained its first place position among all private universities and colleges in Iraq for the third consecutive year (following its excellence in the 2024 and 2025 editions), confirming its continuous leadership and the stability of its strategic plan in scientific research and academic excellence. On the overall national level (both public and private), Al-Mustaqbal University firmly established its position by securing third place locally, preceded only by the University of Baghdad and the University of Technology. On the international stage, this year's edition witnessed a qualitative and exceptional leap for the university, as it advanced by 294 global ranks compared to last year's edition, reflecting the significant acceleration in the quality and impact of its scientific outputs. It is worth noting that the global URAP ranking is considered one of the most prominent international rankings that focuses primarily on academic performance and scientific research outputs. The ranking relies entirely and exclusively on university data documented in the databases of the prestigious international institution (Clarivate Analytics), which includes: 1- The number of research papers published and indexed globally. 2- The number of citations received by the research papers of the university's staff. 3- Total scientific output and international cooperation in joint research fields. This repeated achievement proves conclusively Al-Mustaqbal University's commitment to keeping pace with international standards, and continuing its pursuit to raise Iraq's name high in global academic forums. Al-Mustaqbal University, the first university in Iraq.