Quick Summary
University of Basrah is a public founded in 1964, located in Basra, Iraq. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 55000 students including 1.2% from outside Iraq. Known for strengths in Petroleum Engineering, Marine Sciences, Chemical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the primary educational hub in Southern Iraq, offering unmatched industry connections in the energy sector.
Subject Strengths
Petroleum EngineeringMarine SciencesChemical Engineering
Founded1964
TypePublic
Total Students55000
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio18.5
CampusMulti-campus Urban
Campus SizeLarge
Affiliated HospitalsAl-Sadr Teaching Hospital, Basrah Teaching Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Iraq)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201โ1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Medicine, Engineering, Science, Arts, Administration and Economics, Law, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Education, Fine Arts, Nursing, Physical Education, Veterinary Medicine
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited
Online Programs
Marine Science Centre, Basrah Studies Centre, Date Palm Research Centre
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 Rate35%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL65
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท September 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline ยท January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high scores in the national Baccalaureate examination for undergraduate entry and strong research proposals for PhD candidates.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Iraqi Dinar
UG Tuition
ุฏ.ุน1,965,000/yr
per year ยท IQD
Living Cost
ุฏ.ุน5,895,000/yr
per year ยท IQD
PG Tuition
ุฏ.ุน4,585,000/yr
per year ยท IQD
Application Fee
$25
one time ยท USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
ุฏ.ุน7,892,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท IQD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Medicine, Engineering, Science, Arts, Administration and Economics, Law, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Education, Fine Arts, Nursing, Physical Education, Veterinary Medicine programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Marine Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Medicine | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,000
Average Salary After Graduation
68%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh for Engineering and Medicine
Industry Connections
Strong (South Oil CompanyBasra Gas CompanyInternational Energy Firms)
Notable Alumni
Wali Al-Khafaji, prominent Iraqi ministers, several leading Gulf academics
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized football pitch, Indoor sports halls
Student Clubs
Cultural clubs, Scientific student unions, Fine arts societies
Library Resources
Central Library of the University of Basrah with over 250,000 volumes
Exchange Programs
Available through Erasmus+ and regional university partnerships
Summer Programs
Available