History
The University of Baghdad was founded in 1957 as the second largest university in the Middle East and the oldest university in Iraq, including the Faculty of Law (1908), the Faculty of Engineering (1921), the High Teachers’ House (later called the Faculty of Education) in (1923) and the Faculty of Medicine (1921).
Education
it contains 171 fields of specializations. It believes that building Man and developing the society are the basis of having generations who can build the country.
Research
Research Centers: The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Center for Educational and Psychological Research, Center for Women’s Studies and the Center for Market Research and Consumer Protection.
University of Baghdad Key Statistics & Highlights
- #741 Ranking
- 53 Scholarships
- 71,840 Students
University of Baghdad Overview
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University of Baghdad Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 60 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 951 | 801 | 741 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 68 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1301 | 1297 | 1365 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1501 | - | 1501 |
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Student services
Institutes: Laser Institute for Postgraduate Studies, Institute of Urban and Regional Planning for Postgraduate Studies, Institute of Genetic engineering and Bio-technology For Postgraduate Studies and the Postgraduate Institute for Accounting and Financial Studies.
Colleges: College of Engineering, Al-Khwarizmi College of Engineering, College of Science, College of Science for Women, College of Political Sciences, College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, College of Education for Women, College of Media and the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences.
Housing services
This directorate was founded at University of Baghdad in (1960) to facilitate housing for students who are studying at the university’s colleges from across provinces of Iraq in comfort and safety as well as providing a proper atmosphere of (residence, heating, cooling, kitchens, bathrooms, drinking water, media, medical treatment and immediate aid and others). The directorate of dormitories is associated with the university’s presidency and it is supervised directly by the university’s president or the rector’s assistant for administrative affairs.
ICT services
Service Centers: Computer Center, Center for Development and Continuing Education and Ibn Sina Center for E-Learning.
Campus life
- Al-Jadriya campus.
- Bab Al-Muadham campus.
- Al-Waziriya campus.
- Nahda CrossRoad.
Sports facilities
- Swimming Pools: Consisting of two pools, one Olympic estimated area of at about 15 m length / width 15 m And another educational estimated area of about 50 m length / width of 25 m and depth to accommodate at least two meters from the spectators almost 400-500.
- Football stadiums: There stadium contains a runway and electronic board held its championships and Official matches and 65 playground estimated area of 120 m length and 90 m width can not exceed supply for 80 yards.
- Handball: Consisting of 7 courts (indoor,outdoor) estimated area of 40 m length/width
- Tennis: Consisting of 6 tennis courts estimated area of 79 feet (23.77 m) length and 27 feet (8.23 m) width nearly.
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University of Baghdad Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 8 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 4 Reviews
- 3 Star 3 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Good
I have gained experience as a researcher there and published a research in a sopus index journal
good
A good experience full of academic and personal challenges The study added a special character to my personal life and helped me to form a strong personality A lot of beautiful things
A typical university experience
University of Baghdad is one of the best universities in Iraq. It is definitly the biggest university in Iraq. My experience was typical. I didn't have a great time in the first and second year because of COVID-19 and the online education. My department was a new department so there was a very noticable needs for improvements.