The University of Sulaimani ranked 12th in Iraq, 5086th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 28 research topics. The University of Sulaimani ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,885 academic publications and 31,981 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
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Biology rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 7th for Biology in Iraq and 2663rd in the World with 2,997 publications made and 21,366 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #7 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1151 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #2663 of 6,770 | In the World |
University of Sulaimani
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 6 |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 | 12 |
| 2009 | 8 | 22 |
| 2010 | 23 | 16 |
| 2011 | 17 | 51 |
| 2012 | 32 | 94 |
| 2013 | 64 | 172 |
| 2014 | 63 | 197 |
| 2015 | 79 | 263 |
| 2016 | 110 | 344 |
| 2017 | 123 | 522 |
| 2018 | 154 | 753 |
| 2019 | 251 | 1136 |
| 2020 | 368 | 2144 |
| 2021 | 393 | 3294 |
| 2022 | 601 | 5127 |
| 2023 | 634 | 6596 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 7th for Environmental Science in Iraq and 2722nd in the World with 2,376 publications made and 18,337 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Earth science and Geophysics.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #7 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1106 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #2722 of 6,798 | In the World |
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 |
| 2006 | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 | 5 | 8 |
| 2008 | 6 | 10 |
| 2009 | 5 | 15 |
| 2010 | 9 | 11 |
| 2011 | 12 | 32 |
| 2012 | 21 | 38 |
| 2013 | 48 | 78 |
| 2014 | 38 | 107 |
| 2015 | 49 | 138 |
| 2016 | 74 | 191 |
| 2017 | 96 | 379 |
| 2018 | 117 | 526 |
| 2019 | 215 | 890 |
| 2020 | 320 | 1831 |
| 2021 | 311 | 2696 |
| 2022 | 480 | 4175 |
| 2023 | 520 | 5255 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Environmental Science.
Chemistry rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 9th for Chemistry in Iraq and 2662nd in the World with 2,358 publications made and 22,934 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #9 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1223 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #2662 of 6,447 | In the World |
University of Sulaimani
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 | 11 |
| 2009 | 6 | 17 |
| 2010 | 15 | 12 |
| 2011 | 13 | 36 |
| 2012 | 23 | 71 |
| 2013 | 45 | 148 |
| 2014 | 45 | 165 |
| 2015 | 58 | 216 |
| 2016 | 71 | 304 |
| 2017 | 86 | 506 |
| 2018 | 110 | 762 |
| 2019 | 206 | 1247 |
| 2020 | 291 | 2415 |
| 2021 | 315 | 3521 |
| 2022 | 479 | 5419 |
| 2023 | 514 | 7262 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Chemistry.
Engineering rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 12th for Engineering in Iraq and 2796th in the World with 2,280 publications made and 20,750 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #12 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1254 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #2796 of 6,684 | In the World |
University of Sulaimani
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 6 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 | 4 |
| 2009 | 8 | 7 |
| 2010 | 11 | 10 |
| 2011 | 15 | 24 |
| 2012 | 21 | 41 |
| 2013 | 49 | 71 |
| 2014 | 31 | 91 |
| 2015 | 52 | 113 |
| 2016 | 90 | 215 |
| 2017 | 96 | 394 |
| 2018 | 118 | 639 |
| 2019 | 197 | 1084 |
| 2020 | 286 | 2181 |
| 2021 | 305 | 3272 |
| 2022 | 447 | 5072 |
| 2023 | 475 | 6656 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 9th for Physics in Iraq and 2719th in the World with 2,168 publications made and 20,489 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #9 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1199 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #2719 of 6,603 | In the World |
University of Sulaimani
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 5 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 | 7 | 4 |
| 2009 | 7 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 | 11 |
| 2011 | 12 | 28 |
| 2012 | 23 | 38 |
| 2013 | 42 | 71 |
| 2014 | 25 | 75 |
| 2015 | 47 | 102 |
| 2016 | 82 | 187 |
| 2017 | 83 | 341 |
| 2018 | 105 | 568 |
| 2019 | 176 | 1008 |
| 2020 | 281 | 2150 |
| 2021 | 285 | 3143 |
| 2022 | 461 | 5006 |
| 2023 | 448 | 6208 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Physics.
Medicine rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 5th for Medicine in Iraq and 2284th in the World with 2,120 publications made and 12,526 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology, Psychiatry.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #5 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #862 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #2284 of 6,680 | In the World |
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 | 9 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 | 12 |
| 2009 | 6 | 16 |
| 2010 | 20 | 17 |
| 2011 | 15 | 39 |
| 2012 | 18 | 79 |
| 2013 | 46 | 133 |
| 2014 | 53 | 143 |
| 2015 | 59 | 200 |
| 2016 | 73 | 234 |
| 2017 | 88 | 308 |
| 2018 | 106 | 423 |
| 2019 | 164 | 615 |
| 2020 | 277 | 1016 |
| 2021 | 289 | 1842 |
| 2022 | 424 | 2876 |
| 2023 | 426 | 3631 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Medicine.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Iraq and 3483rd in the World with 1,982 publications made and 9,746 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #9 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1214 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #3483 of 7,020 | In the World |
University of Sulaimani
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 12 |
| 2009 | 4 | 11 |
| 2010 | 6 | 15 |
| 2011 | 3 | 27 |
| 2012 | 12 | 28 |
| 2013 | 26 | 41 |
| 2014 | 28 | 61 |
| 2015 | 37 | 100 |
| 2016 | 96 | 90 |
| 2017 | 84 | 148 |
| 2018 | 87 | 237 |
| 2019 | 178 | 401 |
| 2020 | 232 | 886 |
| 2021 | 264 | 1521 |
| 2022 | 429 | 2640 |
| 2023 | 441 | 3580 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Computer Science rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 11th for Computer Science in Iraq and 3450th in the World with 1,328 publications made and 8,889 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #11 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1485 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3450 of 6,752 | In the World |
University of Sulaimani
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 | 3 | 8 |
| 2010 | 12 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 | 21 |
| 2012 | 6 | 27 |
| 2013 | 18 | 33 |
| 2014 | 19 | 42 |
| 2015 | 27 | 61 |
| 2016 | 49 | 89 |
| 2017 | 56 | 183 |
| 2018 | 60 | 264 |
| 2019 | 102 | 377 |
| 2020 | 158 | 824 |
| 2021 | 180 | 1463 |
| 2022 | 286 | 2537 |
| 2023 | 295 | 3271 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Computer Science.
Mathematics rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 8th for Mathematics in Iraq and 3072nd in the World with 1,047 publications made and 6,517 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #8 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1306 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #3072 of 6,305 | In the World |
University of Sulaimani
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | 4 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 | 9 |
| 2012 | 4 | 20 |
| 2013 | 11 | 15 |
| 2014 | 6 | 18 |
| 2015 | 13 | 30 |
| 2016 | 31 | 44 |
| 2017 | 32 | 81 |
| 2018 | 39 | 135 |
| 2019 | 89 | 189 |
| 2020 | 132 | 557 |
| 2021 | 153 | 1054 |
| 2022 | 254 | 1805 |
| 2023 | 242 | 2206 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Mathematics.
Psychology rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 5th for Psychology in Iraq and 3172nd in the World with 927 publications made and 4,220 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #5 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1222 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #3172 of 6,528 | In the World |
University of Sulaimani
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology 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 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 | 11 |
| 2012 | 7 | 22 |
| 2013 | 17 | 35 |
| 2014 | 23 | 36 |
| 2015 | 19 | 62 |
| 2016 | 30 | 65 |
| 2017 | 41 | 128 |
| 2018 | 46 | 165 |
| 2019 | 80 | 219 |
| 2020 | 113 | 415 |
| 2021 | 137 | 720 |
| 2022 | 181 | 1024 |
| 2023 | 203 | 1260 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Psychology.
Business rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 9th for Business in Iraq and 3719th in the World with 605 publications made and 2,829 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #9 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1487 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #3719 of 6,187 | In the World |
University of Sulaimani
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 | 10 |
| 2013 | 3 | 11 |
| 2014 | 5 | 11 |
| 2015 | 8 | 17 |
| 2016 | 28 | 14 |
| 2017 | 30 | 33 |
| 2018 | 30 | 49 |
| 2019 | 64 | 82 |
| 2020 | 68 | 210 |
| 2021 | 80 | 393 |
| 2022 | 148 | 807 |
| 2023 | 113 | 871 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 7th for Economics in Iraq and 3525th in the World with 515 publications made and 1,597 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #7 of 28 | In Iraq |
| #1345 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #3525 of 5,995 | In the World |
University of Sulaimani
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 3 | 7 |
| 2014 | 4 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 | 8 |
| 2016 | 25 | 8 |
| 2017 | 23 | 25 |
| 2018 | 23 | 29 |
| 2019 | 57 | 64 |
| 2020 | 57 | 154 |
| 2021 | 59 | 289 |
| 2022 | 142 | 729 |
| 2023 | 100 | 695 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
The University of Sulaimani ranked 9th for Art & Design in Iraq and 3309th in the World with 416 publications made and 769 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
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 |
| #9 of 25 | In Iraq |
| #1226 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #3309 of 5,720 | In the World |
University of Sulaimani
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 7 |
| 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 6 |
| 2015 | 3 | 8 |
| 2016 | 24 | 8 |
| 2017 | 19 | 19 |
| 2018 | 22 | 31 |
| 2019 | 32 | 56 |
| 2020 | 45 | 107 |
| 2021 | 60 | 217 |
| 2022 | 76 | 266 |
| 2023 | 107 | 359 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sulaimani in various areas of Art & Design.
