Domain · Physical Sciences · Iraq
Physical Sciences research in Iraq
University of Baghdad ranks first in Iraq for Physical Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#830 worldwide), followed by University of Sulaimani and University of Babylon.
- Iraq's world rank
- #41 of 157 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 54k
- Top-10% rate
- 9.7%
- Ranked institutions
- 60
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Physical Sciences in Iraq?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of BaghdadBaghdad | #830 | 29.0 | 5.9% | 6,580 |
| 2 | University of SulaimaniSulaymaniyah | #873 | 28.5 | 19.8% | 954 |
| 3 | University of BabylonHillah | #1,053 | 26.5 | 10.6% | 2,926 |
| 4 | University of Technology - IraqBaghdad | #1,063 | 26.4 | 10.3% | 4,114 |
| 5 | University of KerbalaKarbala | #1,206 | 25.0 | 12.6% | 1,466 |
| 6 | Thi Qar UniversityNasiriyah | #1,334 | 24.0 | 11.6% | 1,395 |
| 7 | Mustansiriyah UniversityBaghdad | #1,577 | 22.2 | 6.6% | 3,246 |
| 8 | University of DuhokDihok | #1,605 | 22.0 | 13.1% | 613 |
| 9 | Iraqi UniversityBaghdad | #1,662 | 21.6 | 11.8% | 2,068 |
| 10 | University of ZakhoZakho | #1,665 | 21.6 | 16.0% | 426 |
| 11 | University of Al-QadisiyahAd Dīwānīyah | #1,687 | 21.5 | 9.5% | 1,453 |
| 12 | University of MosulMosul | #1,925 | 20.1 | 6.1% | 3,104 |
| 13 | University of AnbarRamadi | #2,282 | 18.3 | 10.3% | 1,717 |
| 14 | University of BasrahBasra | #2,394 | 17.8 | 7.1% | 2,282 |
| 15 | Nahrain UniversityBaghdad | #2,430 | 17.6 | 7.8% | 1,401 |
| 16 | University of RaparinṞaniye | #2,504 | 17.3 | 23.3% | 236 |
| 17 | Kurdistan Regional GovernmentErbil | #2,537 | 17.2 | 23.5% | 293 |
| 18 | University of DiyalaBaqubah | #2,645 | 16.7 | 7.4% | 1,143 |
| 19 | Koya UniversityErbil | #2,668 | 16.6 | 15.5% | 356 |
| 20 | University of TikritTikrit | #2,762 | 16.3 | 5.7% | 1,866 |
| 21 | Salahaddin University-ErbilErbil | #2,767 | 16.3 | 7.8% | 1,210 |
| 22 | University of KirkukKirkuk | #2,994 | 15.4 | 10.5% | 759 |
| 23 | Cihan University-ErbilErbil | #3,007 | 15.4 | 23.1% | 325 |
| 24 | University of KufaNajaf | #3,087 | 15.1 | 6.8% | 1,833 |
| 25 | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific ResearchBaghdad | #3,133 | 14.9 | 9.2% | 747 |
| 26 | Al-Ayen Iraqi UniversityNasiriyah | #3,202 | 14.7 | 25.7% | 223 |
| 27 | Tishk International UniversityErbil | #3,240 | 14.6 | 17.7% | 390 |
| 28 | Soran UniversitySoran | #3,684 | 13.2 | 16.7% | 325 |
| 29 | Alsalam University CollegeBaghdad | #3,918 | 12.6 | 14.4% | 641 |
| 30 | Middle Technical UniversityBaghdad | #4,100 | 12.1 | 7.6% | 1,288 |
| 31 | Komar University of Science and TechnologySulaymaniyah | #4,166 | 11.9 | 24.2% | 108 |
| 32 | Northern Technical UniversityMosul | #4,233 | 11.8 | 7.0% | 1,017 |
| 33 | Al-Nisour University CollegeBaghdad | #4,236 | 11.8 | 13.6% | 253 |
| 34 | Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical UniversityNajaf | #4,374 | 11.4 | 7.0% | 892 |
| 35 | University of WasitKut | #4,492 | 11.1 | 6.1% | 859 |
| 36 | Sulaimani Polytechnic UniversitySulaymaniyah | #4,617 | 10.9 | 16.9% | 497 |
| 37 | University of MisanAmara | #4,887 | 10.2 | 12.0% | 316 |
| 38 | Duhok Polytechnic UniversityDihok | #5,119 | 9.8 | 21.0% | 349 |
| 39 | Al-Muthanna UniversityAs Samawah | #5,280 | 9.4 | 11.4% | 353 |
| 40 | University of HalabjaHalabja | #5,455 | 9.1 | 23.9% | 148 |
| 41 | University of Kurdistan HewlerErbil | #5,579 | 8.9 | 21.0% | 155 |
| 42 | Alrafidain University CollegeBaghdad | #5,809 | 8.4 | 9.4% | 236 |
| 43 | University Of FallujahBaghdad | #5,878 | 8.3 | 15.8% | 130 |
| 44 | University of Al MaarifRamadi | #6,036 | 8.0 | 21.3% | 167 |
| 45 | Al Mansour University CollegeBaghdad | #6,178 | 7.8 | 13.5% | 223 |
| 46 | Al-Turath UniversityBaghdad | #6,676 | 6.9 | 11.9% | 137 |
| 47 | Southern Technical UniversityBasra | #6,751 | 6.8 | 10.4% | 399 |
| 48 | Nawroz UniversityDahuk | #7,033 | 6.4 | 28.3% | 106 |
| 49 | Iraq University CollegeBasra | #7,395 | 5.9 | 11.2% | 244 |
| 50 | American University of Iraq SulaimaniSulaymaniyah | #7,470 | 5.8 | 23.0% | 99 |
| 51 | Dijlah University CollegeBaghdad | #7,485 | 5.7 | 14.6% | 132 |
| 52 | University of AlkafeelNajaf | #7,898 | 5.2 | 11.7% | 128 |
| 53 | Hawler Medical UniversityErbil | #8,115 | 4.9 | 8.3% | 89 |
| 54 | University of SamarraSamarra | #8,337 | 4.6 | 7.2% | 212 |
| 55 | Lebanese French UniversityErbil | #8,397 | 4.5 | 23.9% | 119 |
| 56 | University of Human DevelopmentSulaymaniyah | #8,636 | 4.2 | 22.7% | 104 |
| 57 | Ahl Al Bayt UniversityKarbala | #9,573 | 3.1 | 12.1% | 96 |
| 58 | Baghdad Medical CityBaghdad | #10,244 | 2.4 | 6.7% | 115 |
| 59 | University of Information Technology and CommunicationsBaghdad | #10,705 | 2.0 | 10.1% | 222 |
| 60 | Ministry of HealthBaghdad | #11,173 | 1.5 | 4.8% | 77 |
Institutions in Iraq above the floor of 40 fractional works in Physical Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.