UNIVERSITY OF AL‑QADISIYAH
Office of Scientific Affairs & International Relations
Institutional Overview & International Cooperation Profile
2025–2026 Edition
Academic Heritage since 1987 · Al Diwaniyah, Iraq · Global Partnerships · Research for Society
Key Institutional Metrics (2025–2026)
1987
Year Established
31,965
Total Enrolled Students
18,387
Morning Undergraduates
10,321
Evening Undergraduates
3,257
Postgraduate Students
6,646
Scopus‑Indexed Publications
2,902
Scopus‑Indexed Faculty Authors
18
Academic Colleges
93+
Undergraduate Programmes
45+
Postgraduate Programmes
About the University of Al‑Qadisiyah
Established on 23 December 1987, the University of Al‑Qadisiyah is a prominent comprehensive public university located in Al Diwaniyah, the capital of Al‑Qadisiyah Governorate in the historic Middle Euphrates region of Mesopotamia — adjacent to the ancient city of Nippur. Officially recognized by the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the university combines a broad disciplinary base with an aggressive internationalisation strategy.
Serving a dynamic academic community of 31,965 enrolled students for the 2025–2026 academic year, the university accommodates 18,387 students in its morning undergraduate programmes, 10,321 students in evening programmes, and a flourishing postgraduate body of 3,257 master’s and doctoral candidates across 18 colleges. Its early colleges in Wasit and Al‑Muthanna became the nuclei of two independent universities, reflecting its foundational role in southern Iraq’s higher education landscape.
Campus Views — University of Al‑Qadisiyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
Academic Excellence & English‑Taught Programmes
The university offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across more than 93 undergraduate and 45 postgraduate programmes. Postgraduate studies commenced in 1993, with doctoral programmes offered since 1998.
Academic Faculties
- Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry & Nursing
- Engineering & Materials Sciences
- Sciences, Computer Science & Mathematics
- Veterinary Medicine & Agriculture
- Education Sciences & Teacher Education
- Administration, Economics & Law
- Arts, Archaeology & Humanities
- Physical Education & Sport Sciences
Medium of Instruction
Programmes in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, and Sciences are taught fully in English, ensuring seamless integration for international exchange, joint supervision, and global academic collaboration.
Research Output & Scopus Bibliometric Profile
The University of Al‑Qadisiyah demonstrates a robust international research capacity, backed by 6,646 Scopus‑indexed documents authored by 2,902 active institutional researchers. Its empirical output spans physical, life, health, and applied sciences:
| Subject Area | Scopus Documents | Distribution / Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,403 | 28.9% of total output |
| Physics & Astronomy | 1,145 | Core physical research |
| Medicine | 932 | Clinical & health sciences |
| Environmental Science | 817 | Ecology & resource management |
| Computer Science | 727 | AI, data science & IT |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmaceutics | 647 | Drug discovery & therapeutic sciences |
| Chemistry | 643 | Organic, analytical & materials chemistry |
| Mathematics | 631 | Applied & quantitative modeling |
| Agricultural & Biological Sciences | 620 | Plant, animal & bio‑research |
| Materials Science | 620 | Advanced materials & nanotechnology |
| Earth & Planetary Sciences | 573 | Geological & environmental research |
| Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology | 521 | Biomedical & genetic research |
| Chemical Engineering | 400 | Industrial process engineering |
| Social Sciences | 346 | Humanities & societal studies |
Global & National Rankings Profile
The University of Al‑Qadisiyah’s growing international reputation, research quality, and commitment to sustainable development are reflected in its active presence across global and national university rankings:
| Ranking Framework | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings | Global Institutional Quality |
| THE Impact Rankings | UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026 | Cross‑Disciplinary Research Output |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking 2025 | International Scientific Citation Impact |
| SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) | Research Output, Innovation & Societal Impact |
| URAP 2024–2025 | Scholarly Productivity & Citation Metrics |
| UI GreenMetric World University Rankings | Campus Sustainability & Green Infrastructure |
| Webometrics Global Ranking | Web Visibility & Open‑Access Footprint |
| Iraqi Ranking for Universities (IRU) | National Higher Education Quality Assessment |
International Networks, EU Consortia & Strategic Partnerships
The University of Al‑Qadisiyah actively fosters an extensive global network of academic collaborations, joint research initiatives, and EU‑funded capacity‑building programmes designed to drive academic excellence and international mobility.
1 Flagship European Union & International Consortia
- Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE): Proven track record as a trusted partner in EU‑funded structural projects, including WALADU (Archaeology BA curricula redesign), BANUU (Entrepreneurship & Humanities skills), and EDUU (Cultural heritage enhancement), implemented in direct collaboration with the University of Bologna and European partners.
- Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM): Active academic mobility partnership with Freie Universität Berlin (Germany), facilitating exchange programmes for students, faculty, and administrative staff alongside joint research activities.
- British Council Going Global Partnerships: Co‑leading the Higher Education Climate Literacy Project in collaboration with the British Council and Iraqi partner institutions to integrate climate resilience into higher education.
2 Key International & Regional University Partnerships (MoUs)
- United Kingdom: Durham University, University of Liverpool (Focus: Archaeological protection, cultural heritage management, joint scientific research, and academic exchange).
- Germany: Freie Universität Berlin, Friedrich‑Alexander‑Universität Erlangen‑Nürnberg (FAU) (Focus: Erasmus+ ICM mobility, interdisciplinary research, and humanities studies).
- Regional & Technical Excellence: Sharif University of Technology, University of Tehran, Amirkabir University of Technology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (Focus: Joint STEM and engineering research, joint doctoral co‑supervision, academic publishing, and scientific workshops).
- Pan‑Arab Academic Network: Academic partnerships across Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Libya, and Yemen (Focus: Regional academic integration, student exchange, joint conferences, and humanitarian/social research).
Archaeological excavation at the ancient city of Nippur — the university’s flagship cultural‑heritage research site.