Domain · Social Sciences · Iraq
Social Sciences research in Iraq
Tishk International University ranks first in Iraq for Social Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#1,723 worldwide), followed by University of Baghdad and Salahaddin University-Erbil.
- Iraq's world rank
- #71 of 164 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 22k
- Top-10% rate
- 7.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 49
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Social Sciences in Iraq?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tishk International UniversityErbil | #1,723 | 19.5 | 26.5% | 347 |
| 2 | University of BaghdadBaghdad | #1,885 | 18.6 | 7.5% | 2,401 |
| 3 | Salahaddin University-ErbilErbil | #2,332 | 16.3 | 4.2% | 1,525 |
| 4 | University of MosulMosul | #2,708 | 14.6 | 6.3% | 1,249 |
| 5 | University of AnbarRamadi | #3,127 | 13.1 | 7.4% | 1,025 |
| 6 | University of BasrahBasra | #3,367 | 12.3 | 13.6% | 429 |
| 7 | University of TikritTikrit | #3,447 | 12.1 | 5.0% | 1,934 |
| 8 | Thi Qar UniversityNasiriyah | #3,921 | 10.7 | 10.0% | 441 |
| 9 | University of KufaNajaf | #4,212 | 9.9 | 7.3% | 610 |
| 10 | Iraqi UniversityBaghdad | #4,219 | 9.9 | 7.9% | 630 |
| 11 | University of KerbalaKarbala | #4,381 | 9.5 | 8.9% | 436 |
| 12 | Sulaimani Polytechnic UniversitySulaymaniyah | #4,385 | 9.4 | 14.0% | 306 |
| 13 | Southern Technical UniversityBasra | #4,602 | 8.9 | 16.9% | 117 |
| 14 | University of SulaimaniSulaymaniyah | #5,027 | 8.0 | 5.6% | 694 |
| 15 | Kurdistan Regional GovernmentErbil | #5,160 | 7.7 | 8.8% | 284 |
| 16 | Mustansiriyah UniversityBaghdad | #5,206 | 7.6 | 6.3% | 704 |
| 17 | University of Kurdistan HewlerErbil | #5,209 | 7.6 | 19.9% | 165 |
| 18 | University of BabylonHillah | #5,231 | 7.6 | 6.1% | 673 |
| 19 | University of Technology - IraqBaghdad | #5,289 | 7.4 | 16.5% | 251 |
| 20 | University of WasitKut | #5,396 | 7.2 | 6.4% | 483 |
| 21 | University of RaparinṞaniye | #5,465 | 7.1 | 9.3% | 245 |
| 22 | University of Al-QadisiyahAd Dīwānīyah | #5,490 | 7.0 | 5.7% | 444 |
| 23 | Cihan University-ErbilErbil | #5,636 | 6.7 | 18.2% | 201 |
| 24 | University of DiyalaBaqubah | #5,809 | 6.4 | 6.6% | 346 |
| 25 | University of KirkukKirkuk | #6,129 | 5.8 | 7.1% | 394 |
| 26 | University of DuhokDihok | #6,433 | 5.3 | 5.1% | 527 |
| 27 | Soran UniversitySoran | #6,526 | 5.2 | 5.2% | 378 |
| 28 | Middle Technical UniversityBaghdad | #6,655 | 4.9 | 8.6% | 314 |
| 29 | Nahrain UniversityBaghdad | #6,868 | 4.6 | 7.6% | 264 |
| 30 | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific ResearchBaghdad | #7,144 | 4.2 | 7.8% | 240 |
| 31 | University Of FallujahBaghdad | #7,199 | 4.1 | 5.6% | 238 |
| 32 | Koya UniversityErbil | #7,237 | 4.0 | 5.6% | 342 |
| 33 | Dijlah University CollegeBaghdad | #7,289 | 4.0 | 16.0% | 72 |
| 34 | Al-Muthanna UniversityAs Samawah | #7,396 | 3.8 | 4.8% | 164 |
| 35 | University of ZakhoZakho | #7,645 | 3.5 | 5.2% | 327 |
| 36 | Duhok Polytechnic UniversityDihok | #7,659 | 3.4 | 19.6% | 119 |
| 37 | Lebanese French UniversityErbil | #7,801 | 3.2 | 10.7% | 184 |
| 38 | Northern Technical UniversityMosul | #8,057 | 2.9 | 7.7% | 188 |
| 39 | University of SamarraSamarra | #8,066 | 2.9 | 5.5% | 158 |
| 40 | University of HalabjaHalabja | #8,090 | 2.8 | 10.5% | 141 |
| 41 | Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical UniversityNajaf | #8,091 | 2.8 | 5.9% | 185 |
| 42 | Alsalam University CollegeBaghdad | #8,506 | 2.3 | 9.4% | 141 |
| 43 | University of Al MaarifRamadi | #9,309 | 132.0 | 11.6% | 85 |
| 44 | University of Human DevelopmentSulaymaniyah | #9,341 | 128.0 | 8.5% | 79 |
| 45 | Iraq University CollegeBasra | #9,493 | 111.0 | 4.9% | 121 |
| 46 | University of MisanAmara | #9,912 | 64.0 | 6.2% | 98 |
| 47 | Baghdad Medical CityBaghdad | #10,216 | 32.0 | 7.0% | 68 |
| 48 | Hawler Medical UniversityErbil | #10,232 | 30.0 | 4.9% | 74 |
| 49 | Ministry of HealthBaghdad | #10,398 | 13.0 | 3.8% | 61 |
Institutions in Iraq above the floor of 40 fractional works in Social Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Social Sciences researchers in Iraq?
Unknown Author rank highest among researchers based in Iraq.
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