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Al-Mustaqbal University has achieved a new academic milestone by ranking first among Iraqi universities in the 2025 edition of the prestigious US News & World Report – Best Global Universities ranking. This achievement highlights the university’s ongoing excellence and commitment to global academic standards.
The announcement was made by Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of the University, stating that Al-Mustaqbal ranked first in Iraq—surpassing both public and private institutions—among a list of 2,250 global universities evaluated this year.
Regionally, the university secured the 396th position in Asia, and at the program level, it ranked 751st globally in Chemistry and 771st in Engineering, based on performance indicators that assess academic reputation, research impact, international collaboration, and overall scholarly output.
Prof. Dr. Majdi commended the collective efforts of the faculty, researchers, and students, emphasizing that such accomplishments reflect a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous support from the university’s administration. He also stressed that this success aligns with the university’s strategic goal to elevate its global presence through scientific research and international publishing.
This achievement also contributes to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, by fostering a modern, research-driven academic environment that prepares students and faculty for global impact.

Al-Mustaqbal University, the First in Iraq.