23 Best universities for Literature in Iraq

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Iraq ranked based on their research performance in Literature. A graph of 11.7K citations received by 5.01K academic papers made by 23 universities in Iraq was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

1. University of Baghdad

For Literature

#210 in Asia

#1000 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Enrollment: 70,614
Founded: 1957

2. University of Kufa

For Literature

#552 in Asia

#1892 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 56%
Founded: 1987

3. University of Mosul

For Literature

#576 in Asia

#1966 in the World

Founded: 1967

4. University of Tikrit

For Literature

#602 in Asia

#2036 in the World

Founded: 1987

5. University of Sulaimani

Iraq | Sulaymaniyah

For Literature

#663 in Asia

#2157 in the World

Enrollment: 25,000
Founded: 1967

6. University of Mustansiriyah

For Literature

#669 in Asia

#2165 in the World

Founded: 1963

7. Salahaddin University - Erbil

For Literature

#756 in Asia

#2365 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 66%
Founded: 1968

8. University of Anbar

For Literature

#766 in Asia

#2384 in the World

Enrollment: 24,970
Founded: 1970

9. University of Babylon

For Literature

#1021 in Asia

#2931 in the World

Founded: 1991

10. University of Basrah

For Literature

#1076 in Asia

#3053 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 87%
Founded: 1964

11. University of Thi-Qar

Iraq | Nasiriyah

For Literature

#1134 in Asia

#3184 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 2002

12. University of Duhok

For Literature

#1196 in Asia

#3311 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 1992

13. Koya University

For Literature

#1213 in Asia

#3341 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 77%
Enrollment: 4,500
Founded: 2003

14. University of Zakho

For Literature

#1243 in Asia

#3393 in the World

Enrollment: 10,058
Founded: 2010

15. University of Technology - Baghdad

For Literature

#1252 in Asia

#3412 in the World

Founded: 1960

16. Al Nahrain University

For Literature

#1359 in Asia

#3667 in the World

Enrollment: 1,171
Founded: 1987

17. Tishk International University

For Literature

#1477 in Asia

#3908 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 2008

18. University of Kirkuk

For Literature

#1489 in Asia

#3930 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 87%
Founded: 2003

19. University of Diyala

For Literature

#1580 in Asia

#4100 in the World

Enrollment: 26,887
Male:Female: 44:56
Founded: 1999

20. University of Wasit

For Literature

#1599 in Asia

#4144 in the World

Enrollment: 20,000
Founded: 2003

21. Cihan University

For Literature

#1699 in Asia

#4341 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 66%
Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

22. Soran University

For Literature

#1756 in Asia

#4467 in the World

Enrollment: 4,992
Founded: 2009

23. University of Fallujah

Iraq | Fallujah

For Literature

#1761 in Asia

#4473 in the World

Founded: 2014

The best cities to study Literature in Iraq based on the number of universities and their ranks are Baghdad, Kufa, Mosul, and Tikrit.

Art & Design subfields in Iraq

Cinematography1

Computer Graphics7

Creative Writing8

Fashion Design21

Illustration and Concept Art2

Interior Design7

Landscape Architecture7

Painting and Drawing2

Performing arts2