Quick Summary
Situated in Baghdad, Iraq, Al Nahrain University is a public established in 1987. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 11500 students including 1.2% from outside Iraq. Known for strengths in Information Engineering, Medicine, Biotechnology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 22%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is widely regarded as one of Iraq's elite academic institutions with a rigorous selection process and a strong focus on engineering and medical research.
Subject Strengths
Information EngineeringMedicineBiotechnologyPolitical ScienceComputer Science
Founded1987
TypePublic
Total Students11500
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusUrban
Campus SizeLarge
Affiliated HospitalsAl-Imamain Al-Jawadain Medical City,Al-Nahrain University Teaching Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Iraq)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Postgraduate Diploma,Master's,PhD
Programs
Information Engineering,Medical Physics,Chemistry,Applied Mathematics,International Relations
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Information Technology Center,Biotechnology Research Center,DNA Forensics Center,Renewable Energy Research Unit
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Iraq)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate22%
IELTS6
TOEFL79
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท September 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline ยท January 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is highly competitive; focus on the Iraqi National Baccalaureate scores for undergraduate entry and strong research proposals for PhD candidates.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Iraqi Dinar
UG Tuition
ุฏ.ุน1,575,000/yr
per year ยท IQD
Living Cost
ุฏ.ุน5,900,000/yr
per year ยท IQD
PG Tuition
ุฏ.ุน3,675,000/yr
per year ยท IQD
Application Fee
$40
one time ยท USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
ุฏ.ุน7,527,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท IQD
Scholarships AvailableIraqi Government Merit Scholarship,Top Graduates Tuition Waiver,International Student Cultural Exchange Fellowship
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidGrants available for low-income domestic students via Ministry of Higher Education
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Postgraduate Diploma,Master's,PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Network Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Molecular Biology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Clinical Pharmacy | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,000
Average Salary After Graduation
74%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong partnerships with Iraqi state ministries and oil sectors
Industry Connections
Ministry of OilMinistry of CommunicationsZain IraqAsiacell
Notable Alumni
Prominent Iraqi Ministers,Heads of Major Research Institutions,Leading Medical Specialists in the MENA region
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Indoor Sports Hall,Football Pitch,Tennis Courts
Student Clubs
Robotics Club,Debate Society,Medical Students Association,Arts and Photography Club
Library Resources
Main Central Library with extensive digital journal access via the Iraqi Virtual Science Library (IVSL)
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,DAAD Exchange Programs,Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
Summer Programs
Cybersecurity Bootcamp,Summer Language Institute