As part of the participation of the Al-Mustaqbal University delegation in the 12th International Workshop of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings for Sustainable Universities (IWGM 2026), hosted by Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld, affiliated with Trier University of Applied Sciences in Germany, Assist. Prof. Dr. Ali Shakir Majdi, Dean of the College of Engineering at Al-Mustaqbal University, presented a scientific study entitled: “The Impacts of Visual Pollution from Waste Sites on the Mental and Psychological Performance of School Students.” The presentation addressed the issue of visual pollution resulting from the accumulation of waste and indiscriminate dumping in areas surrounding schools, highlighting its effects on students’ psychological, cognitive, and behavioral well-being. The study presented the findings of a field survey involving 400 secondary school students in Babil Governorate, using a 15-item scale that examined several indicators, including concentration, organization of thoughts, anxiety, psychological discomfort, behavior, and environmental awareness. The presentation also included a collection of real field photographs from the study sites in Babil Governorate, along with key findings indicating noticeable levels of difficulty concentrating, psychological discomfort, and anxiety among students exposed to visually polluted environments. The study also highlighted the impact of such environments on certain behaviors and environmental practices. The research attracted considerable interest and interaction from workshop participants, particularly regarding the relationship between sustainability, the quality of the environment surrounding educational institutions, and students’ mental well-being. The discussion emphasized the importance of addressing visual pollution as an issue that extends beyond aesthetics to encompass educational, psychological, environmental, and community dimensions. This scientific participation reflects Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to strengthening its international scientific presence and linking scientific research with sustainable development issues and real-world environmental challenges. It also reinforces the university’s role in transferring sustainability concepts and practices from the university campus to the wider community and surrounding environment, contributing to the development of a healthier and more sustainable educational environment. Al-Mustaqbal University is the first one university in Iraq.