Clarification Statement Issued by Al-Mustaqbal University Regarding Student Admissions for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

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In reference to the information circulated on certain social media platforms regarding the suspension of student admissions at Al-Mustaqbal University for the 2026–2027 academic year due to the alleged non-payment of social security contributions, the University would like to clarify the following facts to the public, as well as to its students and their families: First: The issue being circulated is solely related to the completion of the social security contribution payment procedures for the year 2025. It is in no way connected to any academic, scientific, or administrative matter concerning the University. Al-Mustaqbal University reaffirms its full commitment to complying with all applicable laws and regulations. Any delay that occurred was the result of completing the final reconciliation and verification procedures for the year 2025, which are standard administrative processes carried out by the competent authority. The University was not responsible for this delay. Second: Pursuant to the provisions of the Pension and Social Security Law for Workers No. (18) of 2023, particularly those regulating employers’ obligations regarding pension and social security contributions, the University has undertaken all necessary financial, legal, and administrative measures to complete the payment process. It has also submitted all required information and documentation to the Pension and Social Security Department in Babylon Governorate to finalize the payment procedures in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Third: Al-Mustaqbal University reassures its students and their families that the matter being discussed is merely a routine financial procedure currently undergoing completion through the official administrative channels. It has no impact whatsoever on the University’s academic standing, educational process, or scientific excellence. The University will continue to welcome its students across all scientific and humanities disciplines, as it has always done. It also urges everyone to rely on official sources for accurate information and to avoid misinformation or misleading reports circulated by unofficial platforms. Fourth: Al-Mustaqbal University continues to strengthen its position as one of Iraq’s leading higher education institutions through an outstanding record of academic achievements, national recognition, and international partnerships. Among its most notable accomplishments are: * Academic Recognition: The University received an official Letter of Appreciation from the Head of the Scientific Supervision and Evaluation Authority, based on the recommendation of the competent committee, in recognition of its excellence and adherence to high academic quality standards. * National Leadership: Al-Mustaqbal University ranked first among Iraq’s private universities and colleges in the Iraqi National University Ranking issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research / Scientific Supervision and Evaluation Authority for three consecutive years. * Institutional and Program Accreditation: The University has obtained full institutional accreditation. In addition, the Colleges of Pharmacy, Law, and Physical Education and Sports Sciences, as well as the Department of Anesthesia, have received specialized program accreditation from the Scientific Supervision and Evaluation Authority. * International Partnerships and Accreditation: The University has established extensive academic partnerships with distinguished international institutions and has become an accredited host for postgraduate programs offered by internationally recognized universities ranked in the Shanghai Ranking. These include Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Mansoura University in the Arab Republic of Egypt, reflecting the University’s strong academic reputation and international credibility. * Community Responsibility and Student Support: The University has provided tens of thousands of scholarships and financial tuition discounts to students from various segments of the local community, benefiting more than 10,000 students and reaffirming its commitment to social responsibility and educational support. Conclusion Al-Mustaqbal University attaches the official documents issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, which confirm the University’s full compliance with all applicable regulations and instructions. These documents also highlight its distinguished academic and institutional achievements, reflecting the prestigious position the University has attained and the trust it enjoys at both the national and international levels. Al-Mustaqbal University… the leading private university in Iraq.
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