University of Baghdad

What University of Baghdad does

University of Baghdad (جامعة بغداد), founded in 1957 and self-styled as "The Mother University" (الجامعة الأم), is Iraq's oldest university and the second largest in the Middle East by institutional scale. The university is a public government institution operating under the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with a single-country footprint concentrated across multiple campus complexes in Baghdad — including Al-Jadriya (headquarters), Bab Al-Muatham, Al-Kadiriya, and Karrada. Its organizational structure comprises 26 colleges spanning medical, scientific, engineering, humanities, and applied disciplines; 4 specialized institutes; 8 research centers; 3 service centers; and a central library.

The university serves domestic Iraqi undergraduate and postgraduate students (recruited through the national higher-education admissions system), faculty and academic researchers across its colleges, continuing-education participants, and — to a lesser extent — international academic partners. Core products are academic instruction and research, supported by a digital ecosystem that includes HEPIQ (Higher Education Platform for Iraq, launched 2024) for academic and administrative management, IQ Learn as a national smart education platform, a Digital Repository (launched 2025) consolidating research output, an E-Learning and Training Platform, and a Continuing Education Center. Revenue is generated through government funding (primary), tuition and academic fees by program and study level, research grants from government ministries and international organizations, and continuing-education services. Distribution is entirely on-campus instruction in Baghdad, with a national higher-education admission system governing student intake and digital platforms handling registration, records, and administrative processes.

Name

University of Baghdad

Legal name

University of Baghdad

Website

https://uobaghdad.edu.iq

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

University of Baghdad is Iraq's oldest and second-largest Middle Eastern public university, offering undergraduate and postgraduate education across 26 colleges and serving domestic students primarily through Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education funding and a digital academic platform ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate academic programs
• Scientific research services
• Continuing education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Baghdad

HQ country

Iraq

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: As a public university, University of Baghdad generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from undergraduate and postgraduate students. Fee structures vary by program and study level (daytime vs. evening studies). The university also collects registration and examination fees through its electronic services platforms.
2. Government Funding: As Iraq's oldest and largest public university, the institution receives operational and capital funding from the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Funding supports faculty salaries, infrastructure, research activities, and institutional development.
3. Research Grants and Project Funding: The university receives research grants and project funding from government ministries, international organizations, and bilateral agreements for specific research initiatives, training programs, and infrastructure projects.
4. Continuing Education and Training Services: The Center for Continuing Education (مركز التعليم المستمر) generates revenue through professional development courses, teaching qualification programs, and specialized training workshops offered to university staff and external participants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

University of Baghdad delivers undergraduate and postgraduate higher education across 26 colleges spanning medicine, engineering, sciences, law, arts, education, and applied disciplines, plus scientific research and continuing education. It operates digital platforms (HEPIQ, IQ Learn, Digital Repository, Training Platform) to support academic administration, research dissemination, and e-learning delivery. Students are admitted through the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education's national admission system and the university serves as the country's primary public higher education institution.

Product overview

University of Baghdad operates as a comprehensive educational institution offering a unified ecosystem of academic and administrative services through multiple digital platforms. The core educational offerings include the Digital Repository for research output, the IQ Learn smart education platform, and the HEPIQ digital platform for academic management. Supporting services include a Training Platform for electronic courses, the Continuing Education Center for professional development, a Student Portal for administrative services, and a News Center for institutional communication. The university also participates in international rankings and maintains quality assurance through its dedicated department.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IQ Learn: National Smart Education Platform for digital learning
• HEPIQ
• Study in Iraq (ادرس في العراق)

Products and services

• Digital Repository (المستودع الرقمي) Centralized platform that collects, preserves, and provides access to scientific research output of faculty members including journal articles, research papers, book chapters, conference proceedings, theses, and university-published journals. Used by students, faculty, and researchers.
• HEPIQ - Higher Education Platform (منصة التعليم العالي) Innovative digital platform providing integrated solutions for students and faculty, supporting digital transformation and facilitating academic and administrative affairs management in universities. Features include support for different education systems, smart verification system, and smart notifications.
• IQ Learn - National Smart Education Platform (منصة التعليم الذكي الوطنية) National intelligent education platform used for course delivery, student assessment, and academic record management, activated for university students and faculty at University of Baghdad.
• E-Learning and Training Platform (المنصة التدريبية) Electronic platform enabling the launch of courses on various topics, supporting multimedia content and text. Provides open courses and scheduled courses with certificates of participation and completion for those who pass. Used by university staff and external participants.
• Continuing Education Center (مركز التعليم المستمر) Center offering professional development courses, teaching methods certification, Arabic language proficiency tests, and various training programs for university staff and external participants seeking career development and specialized skills.
• Student Portal (بوابة الخدمات الإلكترونية) Electronic services portal providing student affairs management, graduation services, graduate studies, and career development support for University of Baghdad students.
• News Center (المركز الخبري) Official platform for publishing news and activities of University of Baghdad, documenting scientific, cultural, and student events, and highlighting university achievements.
• Quality Assurance and University Performance Department (قسم ضمان الجودة) Department overseeing quality assurance, performance evaluation, Bologna Process policy implementation, international rankings, and institutional excellence frameworks including EFQM.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs across 26 Colleges Undergraduate bachelor's degree programs across 26 colleges covering medical, scientific, engineering, humanities, and applied disciplines for Iraqi students admitted through the national higher education admission system.
• Postgraduate Degree Programs (Master's and PhD) Master's and PhD programs across university disciplines with research supervision, thesis and dissertation defenses, and postdoctoral research, admitted through competitive examinations.
• Study in Iraq Initiative (ادرس في العراق) Promotional initiative encouraging students to pursue higher education at University of Baghdad, the oldest university in Iraq, offering opportunities for distinguished academic study for domestic and international students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 1st in Iraq and 21st among Arab universities in QS Arab Region Ranking 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of the Future (جامعة المستقبل)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2026University of the Future signed an expanded Memorandum of Understanding with University of Baghdad on the sidelines of the Iraqi-British Academic Bridge Initiative meeting, aiming to enhance scientific and international academic partnerships between the two institutions.
• United Nations (UN Delegation to College of Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026A UN delegation visited the College of Medicine at University of Baghdad to establish a strategic partnership aimed at supporting medical education and building health sector capacities. This represents a significant international engagement for the university's medical programs.
• Karrada and Rusafa MunicipalitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026The Presidency of University of Baghdad explored cooperation with Karrada and Rusafa Municipalities to enhance campus services, including infrastructure, transportation, and community services for the university community.
• UK-Iraq Academic Bridge InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026University of Baghdad participates in the UK-Iraq Academic Bridge Initiative, which aims to strengthen academic partnerships between Iraqi and UK universities. The university leads the Iraqi side of the initiative through committee chairmanship, facilitating collaboration with British academic institutions.
• National Security Advisory (مستشارية الأمن القومي)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026University of Baghdad hosted the National Security Advisory for cooperation and training in the field of GIS (Geographic Information Systems), demonstrating institutional collaboration for professional training and capacity building.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026University of Baghdad discussed financing opportunities with JICA for the development of a Medical University City in Al-Amiriya. The discussions centered on establishing an integrated medical university city, with JICA exploring potential funding mechanisms for this large-scale infrastructure project.
• Al-Hikma House (بيت الحكمة)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026The President of University of Baghdad met with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Al-Hikma House (بيت الحكمة) to discuss strengthening scientific and research cooperation. The meeting focused on enhancing collaborative research activities and academic exchange between the two institutions.
• Al-Abbas Holy Shrine (العتبة العباسية المقدسة)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Al-Abbas Holy Shrine provided a new bus to University of Baghdad as a contribution to enhancing the university's service capabilities, demonstrating community support for the institution's operations.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Cairo: The oldest and largest public university in Egypt, also among the largest in the Middle East, with comprehensive college coverage in medicine, engineering, sciences, law, and humanities. Directly comparable as a flagship state comprehensive research university in the Arab region with similar ranking positioning.
• University of Mosul: Another major Iraqi public university with colleges spanning medicine, engineering, sciences, and arts. Directly comparable as a peer Iraqi public university sharing the same national admission system and competing for student enrollment and faculty talent.
• University of Jordan: Jordan's oldest and largest public university, with comprehensive colleges and significant regional ranking recognition. Comparable as a flagship Arab public university competing in the same QS Arab Region rankings.
• Kuwait University: Kuwait's flagship public university with comprehensive college offerings across medicine, engineering, sciences, and humanities. Comparable as a Gulf-region state university with similar reliance on government funding and competing in regional rankings.
• Damascus University: Syria's largest and oldest public university, also among the oldest in the Middle East, with broad college coverage. Comparable as a flagship state university in the Levant/Iraq region with similar institutional age and historical prestige.
• King Saud University: Saudi Arabia's flagship public research university and the largest in the Kingdom, with comprehensive colleges across medicine, engineering, sciences, and humanities. Directly comparable as a flagship state university in the Middle East competing for regional ranking leadership.
• Al-Mustansiriyah University: One of Iraq's major public universities located in Baghdad, operating multiple colleges across sciences, engineering, medicine, and humanities. Directly comparable as an Iraqi public university competing for the same domestic student pool and Ministry of Higher Education resources.
• University of Tehran: Iran's oldest and largest comprehensive public university, with broad college coverage across sciences, engineering, medicine, and humanities. Comparable as the regional flagship state university in an adjacent Middle East geography with similar scale and ranking profile.

Broad incumbents

• American University of Beirut: One of the most prestigious universities in the Middle East with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs and strong research output. Comparable as a leading regional higher-education institution, though operating as a private nonprofit with a different funding model.

Others

• University of Baghdad - Al-Khwarizmi College of Engineering (peer internal unit): Listed as an internal reference; included to acknowledge one of the constituent engineering colleges within University of Baghdad that contributes to its overall comprehensive positioning in technical fields.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uobaghdad_page
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1HMa-qxNLfCz3YDjeFY4kQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/uobaghdad.edu.iq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-baghdad
• Instagraminstagram.com/uobaghdad
• TikToktiktok.com/@uobaghdadiq

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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