Al-Mustaqbal University has achieved a new academic and scientific milestone with its first-ever appearance in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 (THE WUR 2027), one of the world’s leading university rankings. The University was placed in the 1201–1400 global band, marking a significant step in its ongoing efforts to advance academic and research performance and strengthen its presence in the global higher education landscape.
The achievement comes among 2,297 universities from 118 countries and territories, with Al-Mustaqbal University ranking second among Iraqi universities outside the Kurdistan Region, fourth when universities in the Region are included, and first among Iraqi private universities. This represents an important milestone in the University’s continued journey towards strengthening its international academic recognition.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings evaluate universities through a comprehensive framework of international indicators covering key dimensions of higher education performance, including teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook.
Across the individual ranking indicators, Al-Mustaqbal University achieved second place in Iraq for international outlook, fifth for research environment, and sixth for research quality. These results reflect the University’s growing research activity, expanding international academic partnerships, and continued efforts to strengthen its educational and research environment.
On this occasion, Professor Dr Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, congratulated the University’s faculty members, administrative staff, researchers, and students on this achievement. He expressed his appreciation and pride in the sustained efforts of the University’s academic, administrative, and research teams, whose collective contributions have supported this international recognition.
Professor Dr Majdi emphasized that the achievement is the result of integrated academic, research, and administrative efforts, investment in educational quality, support for scientific research and international publication, and the expansion of global academic partnerships and collaboration.
Al-Mustaqbal University’s debut in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 represents a further step in its ongoing efforts to advance academic, research, and institutional performance, strengthen its international outlook, and foster a sustainable educational and research environment. It also contributes to enhancing the international presence of Iraqi higher education and supporting the University’s vision of building a sustainable and globally connected institution.
SDG 4 – Quality Education: Advancing educational quality and strengthening the academic and research environment.
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Supporting scientific research, innovation, and the development of research performance and infrastructure.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Expanding international academic and research partnerships and strengthening global collaboration.