University of Mustansiriyah: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2012 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #604 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #2 of 62 | In Iraq |
| #2 of 10 | In Baghdad |
| #768 of 1,845 | For Transportation Engineering |
| Top50% | For 83 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uomustansiriyah.edu.iq
- Languages
- Arabic;English
- Acceptance rate
- 63%*
* The University of Mustansiriyah is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
Research profile
University of Mustansiriyah has published 14,735 scientific papers with 78,197 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Organic Chemistry, and Computer Science.
University of Mustansiriyah majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 32 |
| 1993 | 2 | 27 |
| 1994 | 8 | 30 |
| 1995 | 1 | 33 |
| 1996 | 4 | 27 |
| 1997 | 4 | 39 |
| 1998 | 5 | 26 |
| 1999 | 6 | 22 |
| 2000 | 1 | 28 |
| 2001 | 2 | 31 |
| 2002 | 7 | 21 |
| 2003 | 8 | 23 |
| 2004 | 8 | 44 |
| 2005 | 47 | 78 |
| 2006 | 66 | 141 |
| 2007 | 62 | 218 |
| 2008 | 83 | 187 |
| 2009 | 113 | 191 |
| 2010 | 180 | 239 |
| 2011 | 191 | 255 |
| 2012 | 283 | 374 |
| 2013 | 334 | 523 |
| 2014 | 331 | 704 |
| 2015 | 391 | 848 |
| 2016 | 526 | 1184 |
| 2017 | 604 | 1689 |
| 2018 | 1016 | 2610 |
| 2019 | 1164 | 3806 |
| 2020 | 1552 | 6207 |
| 2021 | 1959 | 9392 |
| 2022 | 1915 | 11614 |
| 2023 | 2108 | 17622 |
| 2024 | 1574 | 18546 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Mustansiriyah gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 10,000,000 IQD |
| Medicine | 15,000,000 IQD |
| Law | 8,000,000 IQD |
| Business | 12,000,000 IQD |
The currency used is Iraqi Dinar (IQD).
The University of Mustansiriyah has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Technical Diploma | Fine Arts |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Administration, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Law, Library Science, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Studies, Sports, Tourism |
| Master's Degree | Administration, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Law, Library Science, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Studies, Sports, Tourism |
| Doctorate | Administration, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Foreign Languages Education, Law, Library Science, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Studies, Sports, Tourism |
Notable alumni
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Mohamed al-Halbousi
- Occupations
- engineerpolitician
- Biography
-
Mohammed Rikan Hadid al-Halbousi is an Iraqi politician who served as Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq from 15 September 2018 to 14 November 2023. Al Halbousi submitted his resignation from this role on 26 September 2022 due to the political tension at the time. This resignation was however rejected by the parliament on 28 September 2022 and he continued to serve in this position until 14 November 2023, when the Federal Supreme Court of Iraq ordered Halbousi's dismissal from parliament along with fellow legislator Laith al-Dulaimi, who had sued Halbousi claiming that he had forged Dulaimi's signature on a resignation letter. He was previously the governor of Al Anbar Governorate since 29 August 2017. He is the leader of the Progress Party.
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Saadoun Jaber
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Saadoun Jaber is an Iraqi singer, oud songwriter, and oud player. Known as the "Ambassador of the Iraqi song", he is considered among the most successful Iraqi artist across the Arab world.
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Hisham al-Hashimi
- Enrolled in the University of Mustansiriyah
- Studied in 1991-1994
- Occupations
- political scientist
- Biography
-
Hisham al-Hashimi was an Iraqi historian and researcher in security and strategic affairs and extremist groups, and a specialist on the subject of the Islamic State and its supporters. He also was an advisor to the Iraqi government on counter-terrorism.
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Tariq al-Hashimi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Tariq al-Hashimi is an Iraqi politician who served as the general secretary of the Iraqi Islamic Party (IIP) until May 2009. He served as the Vice President of Iraq from 2006 to 2012. As a Sunni, he took the place of fellow Sunni politician Ghazi al-Yawar.
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Rahim AlHaj
- Enrolled in the University of Mustansiriyah
- Studied Arabic literature
- Occupations
- composermusician
- Biography
-
Rahim AlHaj is an Iraqi American oud musician and composer.
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Saʿd Muḥammad Raḥīm
- Enrolled in the University of Mustansiriyah
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in economics
- Occupations
- writernovelist
- Biography
-
Saad Mohammed Raheem was an Iraqi writer.
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Kasim Muhammad Taqi al-Sahlani
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kasim Muhammad Taqi al-Sahlani was an Iraqi politician. He was a member of the National Assembly of Iraq and was the head of the parliamentary bloc of the Islamic Dawa Party - Iraq Organisation, the fifth largest party within the ruling United Iraqi Alliance coalition. Further, he was a member of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs Committee.
University of Mustansiriyah faculties and divisions
| Centre : Computer | Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Centre : Development of Teaching Methods | Pedagogy |
| Centre : Middle East Studies | Middle Eastern Studies |
| Centre : Modern Languages | Modern Languages |
| Centre : Teaching Arabic to Foreigners | Foreign Languages Education |
| College : Arts | Arts and Humanities, Library Science, Modern Languages, Psychology |
| College : Basic Education | Education |
| College : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| College : Education | Education |
| College : Law | Law |
| College : Management and Economics | Administration, Economics, Management |
| College : Medicine | Medicine |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| College : Physical Education and Sports | Physical Education, Sports |
| College : Political Sciences | Political Sciences |
| College : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| College : Tourism | Tourism |
| Faculty : Engineering | Engineering |
| Institute : National and Social Studies | Social Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | الجامعة المستنصرية |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research |
| Motto | Mustansiriyah, is the extension of the past and a bright future |
| Colors | green, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 14022 Palestine Street Al-Waziriyah Baghdad Iraq |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,127,000 |