University of Basrah: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3420 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1073 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #8 of 62 | In Iraq |
| #1 of 3 | In Basra |
| #517 of 1,118 | For Landscape Architecture |
| Top50% | For 88 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uobasrah.edu.iq
- Languages
- Arabic;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 87% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
| Full time employee | 957 |
We've calculated the 87% acceptance rate for University of Basrah based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Basrah has published 11,537 scientific papers with 94,043 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Medicine, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, and Geology.
University of Basrah majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 41 | 172 |
| 1994 | 15 | 139 |
| 1995 | 14 | 144 |
| 1996 | 12 | 154 |
| 1997 | 14 | 157 |
| 1998 | 9 | 132 |
| 1999 | 10 | 130 |
| 2000 | 24 | 128 |
| 2001 | 16 | 147 |
| 2002 | 23 | 194 |
| 2003 | 18 | 226 |
| 2004 | 10 | 198 |
| 2005 | 20 | 254 |
| 2006 | 33 | 275 |
| 2007 | 36 | 275 |
| 2008 | 53 | 350 |
| 2009 | 63 | 360 |
| 2010 | 114 | 472 |
| 2011 | 117 | 544 |
| 2012 | 183 | 753 |
| 2013 | 221 | 867 |
| 2014 | 263 | 1255 |
| 2015 | 294 | 1348 |
| 2016 | 331 | 1708 |
| 2017 | 455 | 2217 |
| 2018 | 492 | 2956 |
| 2019 | 933 | 4242 |
| 2020 | 984 | 6674 |
| 2021 | 1297 | 9482 |
| 2022 | 1639 | 12004 |
| 2023 | 1536 | 15858 |
| 2024 | 1185 | 16293 |
| 2025 | 533 | 14893 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Basrah 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 | 1,500,000 IQD |
| Medicine | 2,000,000 IQD |
| Pharmacy | 1,800,000 IQD |
| Law | 1,200,000 IQD |
| Business Administration | 1,500,000 IQD |
The University of Basrah has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Basrah.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine Arts, Medicine, Surgery, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Higher Diploma | Engineering, Medicine |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Economics, Fine Arts |
| Doctorate | Administration, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, History, Law, Medicine, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Veterinary Science |
Notable alumni
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Raad Salam Naaman
- Occupations
- teacherwriter
- Biography
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Raad Salam Naaman is an Iraqi-born Spanish author, translator, academic and politician.
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Majid al-Nasrawi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Majid Mahdi Abd al-Abbass al-Nasrawi is an Iraqi politician who was the Governor of Basra Province from June 2013 to August 2017.
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Abd ar-Razzaq al-Issa
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Abdul Razzaq Abdul Jalel al-Issa is an Iraqi politician who served in different cabinet posts. He was recently Iraq's Minister of Higher Education.
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Dia al-Asadi
- Occupations
- university teacherpolitician
- Biography
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Dhiaa Najm Abdullah Al-Asadi is an Iraqi academic, politician and head of the Al-Ahrar Bloc in parliament, the second largest parliamentary bloc in the Iraqi Parliament after the 2014 Iraqi parliamentary election. The Al-Ahrar Bloc is considered a Sadrist Movement with cleric Muqtada al-Sadr as its spiritual leader.
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Luay Hamza Abbas
- Years
- 1965-.. (age 61)
- Occupations
- writernovelist
- Biography
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Luay Hamza Abbas is an Iraqi writer. He now teaches literary criticism at Basra University. Abbas has published several volumes of short stories and one novel.
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Shirwan al-Waili
- Years
- 1957-.. (age 69)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Shirwan Kamil al-Waili is an Iraqi politician and Minister of State for National Security in the government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
University of Basrah faculties and divisions
| Centre : Arab Gulf Studies | Middle Eastern Studies |
|---|---|
| Centre : Arabic Language | Arabic |
| Centre : English Language | English |
| Centre : Iranian Studies | Middle Eastern Studies |
| Centre : Modern Languages | Modern Languages |
| Centre : Polymer | Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| Centre : Teaching Methods Development | Educational Technology, Pedagogy |
| College : Administration and Economics | Accountancy, Administration, Economics, Statistics |
| College : Agriculture | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Fishery, Food Technology, Horticulture, Soil Science |
| College : Arts | Arabic, Arts and Humanities, English, Geography, Philosophy |
| College : Computer Sciences and Information Technology | Computer Science, Information Technology |
| College : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| College : Education - Qurna | Education |
| College : Education for Girls | Education |
| College : Education for Pure Sciences | Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences |
| College : Education for the Humanities | Education |
| College : Engineering | Engineering |
| College : Fine Arts | Painting and Drawing, Sculpture, Theatre |
| College : Historical Studies | History |
| College : Law and Political Sciences | Law, Political Sciences |
| College : Marine Science | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| College : Medicine | Medicine |
| College : Medicine (Al-Zahra) | Medicine |
| College : Nursing | Nursing |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| College : Physical Education | Physical Education |
| College : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UOB جامعة البصرة |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research |
| Motto | And say: My Lord! Increase me in knowledge. (20:114) |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 49 Al Ashar - Corniche Street Basrah Iraq |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,327,000 |