Pioneering Private Higher Education in Iraq

A private research university in Baghdad — 14 colleges, three medical schools, fully accredited by the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR).

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Prospective Student

Everything you need to apply — programs, curriculum, calendar.

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International Student

Study in Iraq — visa, housing, and language guides.

International Student Guide

Staff & Faculty

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Al-Turath by the Numbers

15,995Active students

14Colleges

30+Academic programs

5,200+Researchers (RIS)

10Interdisciplinary programs

Accreditation & Rankings

Accredited · Ranked · Independent

A private university accredited by the Iraqi MoHESR, present on global rankings.

MoHESR

Institutional AccreditationIraqi Ministry of Higher Education

Global RankingsQS · THE · Webometrics

ScimagoPeer-reviewed output

Quality AssuranceProgrammatic accreditation

Institutional Excellence

For Rankings & Accreditation Review Teams

A unified evidence hub for review teams — QS · THE · Webometrics · Scimago. Accreditation documents, quality assurance, and research output in one place.

Academic Descriptions

56 program & course descriptions per MoHE standards.

Research Output

Peer-reviewed publications, citations, and FWCI metrics.

Faculty Directory

Researcher Portal (RIS) — academic profiles.

International Partnerships

MoUs with universities and organizations worldwide.

Sustainability · THE Impact

Our Commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Al-Turath University publishes evidence of its contribution to all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Click any goal to view evidence and initiatives.

9Industry & Innovation

10Reduced Inequalities

11Sustainable Cities

12Responsible Consumption

Latest News & Events

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Academic Structure

Our Colleges

14 colleges awarding bachelor degrees in medicine, engineering, sciences, humanities, and arts.

Dentistry

Pharmacy

Nursing

Health & Medical Techniques

Engineering

Technical Engineering

Sciences

Arts

Law

Media

Management & Economics

Fine Arts

Education

Physical Education

Prof. Ali Al-Ukaili — Chair of the Board of Trustees

A message from

“At Al-Turath we believe that pioneering private higher education in Iraq is built on three pillars: academic accreditation, serious research, and student-first partnership.”

Prof. Ali Al-Ukaili

Chair, Board of Trustees

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Research & Innovation

Research · The Engine of Knowledge

Peer-reviewed journals · Digital repository · Research archive · A wide network of researchers and the faculty portal.

5,200+Researchers (RIS)

30+Peer-reviewed journals

MoHESRAccredited repository

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Campus Life

Campus

Virtual tour

Libraries

Central & digital

Student Activities

Cultural & sports

Study in Baghdad — Al-Turath

Complete gateway for international students: visa, housing, Arabic language, and life in Baghdad.