23 Best universities for Literature in Iraq

Updated: March 02, 2025

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Iraq ranked based on their research performance in Literature. A graph of 9.64K citations received by 4.85K 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

#199 in Asia

#986 in the World

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

2. University of Kufa

For Literature

#535 in Asia

#1867 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 56%
Founded: 1987

3. University of Tikrit

For Literature

#569 in Asia

#1963 in the World

Founded: 1987

4. University of Mosul

For Literature

#577 in Asia

#1989 in the World

Founded: 1967

5. University of Mustansiriyah

For Literature

#653 in Asia

#2156 in the World

Founded: 1963

6. University of Sulaimani

Iraq | Sulaymaniyah

For Literature

#690 in Asia

#2238 in the World

Enrollment: 25,000
Founded: 1967

7. Salahaddin University - Erbil

For Literature

#710 in Asia

#2296 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 66%
Founded: 1968

8. University of Anbar

For Literature

#808 in Asia

#2501 in the World

Enrollment: 24,970
Founded: 1970

9. University of Babylon

For Literature

#992 in Asia

#2903 in the World

Founded: 1991

10. University of Basrah

For Literature

#1052 in Asia

#3025 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 87%
Founded: 1964

11. University of Thi-Qar

Iraq | Nasiriyah

For Literature

#1119 in Asia

#3185 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 2002

12. University of Duhok

For Literature

#1177 in Asia

#3291 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 1992

13. Koya University

For Literature

#1189 in Asia

#3313 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 77%
Founded: 2003

14. University of Technology - Baghdad

For Literature

#1248 in Asia

#3436 in the World

Founded: 1960

15. University of Zakho

For Literature

#1362 in Asia

#3696 in the World

Enrollment: 10,058
Founded: 2010

16. Al Nahrain University

For Literature

#1379 in Asia

#3731 in the World

Enrollment: 1,171
Founded: 1987

17. Tishk International University

For Literature

#1466 in Asia

#3903 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 2008

18. University of Kirkuk

For Literature

#1482 in Asia

#3938 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 87%
Founded: 2003

19. University of Diyala

For Literature

#1551 in Asia

#4066 in the World

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

20. University of Wasit

For Literature

#1600 in Asia

#4165 in the World

Enrollment: 20,000
Founded: 2003

21. Cihan University

For Literature

#1653 in Asia

#4270 in the World

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

22. University of Fallujah

Iraq | Fallujah

For Literature

#1715 in Asia

#4391 in the World

Founded: 2014

23. Soran University

For Literature

#1723 in Asia

#4404 in the World

Enrollment: 4,992
Founded: 2009

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

Art & Design subfields in Iraq

Cinematography2

Computer Graphics7

Creative Writing8

Fashion Design20

Illustration and Concept Art2

Interior Design7

Landscape Architecture7

Painting and Drawing2

Performing arts2