The University of Kirkuk ranked 19th in Iraq, 6492nd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 94 research topics. The University of Kirkuk ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,132 academic publications and 6,849 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Biology rankings
The University of Kirkuk ranked 20th for Biology in Iraq and 4595th in the World with 1,204 publications made and 4,157 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #20 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1989 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #4595 of 6,770 | In the World |
University of Kirkuk
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 | 11 | 14 |
| 2013 | 30 | 16 |
| 2014 | 25 | 41 |
| 2015 | 49 | 48 |
| 2016 | 48 | 77 |
| 2017 | 44 | 105 |
| 2018 | 64 | 126 |
| 2019 | 99 | 219 |
| 2020 | 99 | 407 |
| 2021 | 156 | 758 |
| 2022 | 229 | 921 |
| 2023 | 307 | 1188 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kirkuk in various areas of Biology.
Chemistry rankings
The University of Kirkuk ranked 20th for Chemistry in Iraq and 4209th in the World with 1,199 publications made and 4,550 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #20 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1901 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #4209 of 6,447 | In the World |
University of Kirkuk
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 | 12 | 10 |
| 2013 | 25 | 14 |
| 2014 | 43 | 45 |
| 2015 | 62 | 47 |
| 2016 | 56 | 82 |
| 2017 | 47 | 123 |
| 2018 | 80 | 148 |
| 2019 | 83 | 250 |
| 2020 | 109 | 473 |
| 2021 | 164 | 861 |
| 2022 | 203 | 1011 |
| 2023 | 262 | 1345 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kirkuk in various areas of Chemistry.
Engineering rankings
The University of Kirkuk ranked 18th for Engineering in Iraq and 4149th in the World with 1,192 publications made and 5,046 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #18 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1868 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4149 of 6,684 | In the World |
University of Kirkuk
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 | 11 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 | 12 |
| 2014 | 27 | 28 |
| 2015 | 37 | 39 |
| 2016 | 37 | 66 |
| 2017 | 42 | 110 |
| 2018 | 82 | 155 |
| 2019 | 90 | 262 |
| 2020 | 119 | 560 |
| 2021 | 187 | 1047 |
| 2022 | 211 | 1203 |
| 2023 | 277 | 1536 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kirkuk in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The University of Kirkuk ranked 18th for Physics in Iraq and 4130th in the World with 1,141 publications made and 4,725 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #18 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1841 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #4130 of 6,603 | In the World |
University of Kirkuk
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 | 11 | 8 |
| 2013 | 27 | 12 |
| 2014 | 41 | 37 |
| 2015 | 68 | 38 |
| 2016 | 62 | 71 |
| 2017 | 50 | 106 |
| 2018 | 68 | 143 |
| 2019 | 82 | 245 |
| 2020 | 100 | 507 |
| 2021 | 157 | 912 |
| 2022 | 185 | 1023 |
| 2023 | 235 | 1315 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kirkuk in various areas of Physics.
Environmental Science rankings
The University of Kirkuk ranked 18th for Environmental Science in Iraq and 4459th in the World with 1,025 publications made and 4,194 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Geotechnical Engineering.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #18 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1887 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #4459 of 6,798 | In the World |
University of Kirkuk
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 | 3 |
| 2012 | 7 | 12 |
| 2013 | 18 | 12 |
| 2014 | 16 | 34 |
| 2015 | 27 | 37 |
| 2016 | 35 | 69 |
| 2017 | 34 | 109 |
| 2018 | 75 | 135 |
| 2019 | 84 | 248 |
| 2020 | 95 | 428 |
| 2021 | 154 | 804 |
| 2022 | 177 | 962 |
| 2023 | 261 | 1243 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kirkuk in various areas of Environmental Science.
Medicine rankings
The University of Kirkuk ranked 18th for Medicine in Iraq and 4777th in the World with 784 publications made and 1,821 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #18 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1971 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #4777 of 6,680 | In the World |
University of Kirkuk
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5 | 10 |
| 2013 | 29 | 9 |
| 2014 | 27 | 35 |
| 2015 | 36 | 29 |
| 2016 | 30 | 28 |
| 2017 | 25 | 42 |
| 2018 | 32 | 42 |
| 2019 | 60 | 73 |
| 2020 | 69 | 165 |
| 2021 | 82 | 287 |
| 2022 | 167 | 347 |
| 2023 | 196 | 513 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kirkuk in various areas of Medicine.
Computer Science rankings
The University of Kirkuk ranked 20th for Computer Science in Iraq and 4656th in the World with 679 publications made and 2,374 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #20 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1999 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4656 of 6,752 | In the World |
University of Kirkuk
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 5 |
| 2013 | 18 | 5 |
| 2014 | 20 | 19 |
| 2015 | 29 | 25 |
| 2016 | 16 | 27 |
| 2017 | 22 | 40 |
| 2018 | 39 | 56 |
| 2019 | 59 | 107 |
| 2020 | 68 | 262 |
| 2021 | 105 | 550 |
| 2022 | 116 | 548 |
| 2023 | 155 | 708 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kirkuk in various areas of Computer Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of Kirkuk ranked 22nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Iraq and 5457th in the World with 605 publications made and 1,898 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #22 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #2125 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #5457 of 7,020 | In the World |
University of Kirkuk
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 | 7 |
| 2013 | 14 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10 | 21 |
| 2015 | 19 | 19 |
| 2016 | 11 | 21 |
| 2017 | 18 | 41 |
| 2018 | 43 | 56 |
| 2019 | 51 | 105 |
| 2020 | 61 | 224 |
| 2021 | 83 | 407 |
| 2022 | 95 | 457 |
| 2023 | 174 | 617 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kirkuk in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Mathematics rankings
The University of Kirkuk ranked 18th for Mathematics in Iraq and 4385th in the World with 434 publications made and 1,808 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #18 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1882 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #4385 of 6,305 | In the World |
University of Kirkuk
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2013 | 10 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 | 9 |
| 2016 | 7 | 17 |
| 2017 | 18 | 22 |
| 2018 | 19 | 34 |
| 2019 | 36 | 73 |
| 2020 | 39 | 186 |
| 2021 | 73 | 356 |
| 2022 | 73 | 344 |
| 2023 | 121 | 459 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kirkuk in various areas of Mathematics.
Psychology rankings
The University of Kirkuk ranked 22nd for Psychology in Iraq and 5419th in the World with 303 publications made and 554 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #22 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #2208 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #5419 of 6,528 | In the World |
University of Kirkuk
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 7 |
| 2013 | 11 | 5 |
| 2014 | 2 | 14 |
| 2015 | 3 | 12 |
| 2016 | 4 | 16 |
| 2017 | 10 | 15 |
| 2018 | 20 | 22 |
| 2019 | 20 | 34 |
| 2020 | 27 | 72 |
| 2021 | 33 | 116 |
| 2022 | 62 | 154 |
| 2023 | 92 | 213 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kirkuk in various areas of Psychology.
Economics rankings
The University of Kirkuk ranked 18th for Economics in Iraq and 4875th in the World with 179 publications made and 581 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #18 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1969 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #4875 of 5,995 | In the World |
University of Kirkuk
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | 6 | 9 |
| 2018 | 8 | 12 |
| 2019 | 25 | 29 |
| 2020 | 17 | 50 |
| 2021 | 20 | 91 |
| 2022 | 31 | 153 |
| 2023 | 45 | 153 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kirkuk in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
The University of Kirkuk ranked 19th for Art & Design in Iraq and 4838th in the World with 119 publications made and 263 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature.
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.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #19 of 25 | In Iraq |
| #1899 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #4838 of 5,720 | In the World |
University of Kirkuk
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 10 | 6 |
| 2020 | 11 | 16 |
| 2021 | 19 | 44 |
| 2022 | 14 | 53 |
| 2023 | 44 | 79 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kirkuk in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for the University of Kirkuk
