The University of Basrah ranked 8th in Iraq, 3420th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 89 research topics. The University of Basrah ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,537 academic publications and 94,043 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7 notable alumni.
The University of Basrah ranked 3rd for Biology in Iraq and 1800th in the World with 7,407 publications made and 61,745 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.
The University of Basrah ranked 6th for Chemistry in Iraq and 1822nd in the World with 6,749 publications made and 63,214 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Basrah ranked 6th for Engineering in Iraq and 1794th in the World with 6,690 publications made and 64,718 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Basrah ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Iraq and 1698th in the World with 6,144 publications made and 54,361 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
The University of Basrah ranked 6th for Physics in Iraq and 1924th in the World with 5,638 publications made and 53,648 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Basrah ranked 4th for Medicine in Iraq and 1932nd in the World with 4,163 publications made and 29,530 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychiatry.
The University of Basrah ranked 6th for Computer Science in Iraq and 2208th in the World with 3,344 publications made and 30,790 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
The University of Basrah ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Iraq and 3049th in the World with 2,949 publications made and 24,463 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
The University of Basrah ranked 6th for Mathematics in Iraq and 2357th in the World with 1,841 publications made and 15,547 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
