Al Iraqia University

What Al Iraqia University does

Al Iraqia University (الجامعة العراقية) is a public higher education institution established in 1989 and operating under the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, headquartered at Street 22 – Avenue 308 – Hayba Katoon in the Al-Adhamiya district of Baghdad, Iraq. The university delivers undergraduate and graduate programs across ten colleges spanning medicine, dentistry, engineering, law and political sciences, administration and economics, education (including a dedicated college for women), media, arts, and Islamic sciences. It serves approximately 23,310 enrolled students, supported by 948 academic staff and 2,127 administrative staff, and operates through multiple study channels including morning, evening, and parallel programs. The university has produced 1,095 graduates in the reported period and contributes to research through 622 Scopus-indexed publications.

The university's technology and product portfolio centers on an integrated academic service ecosystem comprising the official website and electronic services portal, a student portal for academic management, and institutional email delivered via Google Workspace. Academic administration is supported by the HEPIQ examination management system, the Hibk student ID issuance system, a centralized graduate alumni inquiry system, and a Digital Bologna Pathway aligned with European higher education standards. Research output is distributed through eight peer-reviewed scientific journals (Mabdaa, EASJ, IJSER, JMOB, AIMCJ, JELLLS, IJCNC, IJISR) all published on Open Journal Systems (OJS). The Electronic Computer Center manages national proficiency examinations in Arabic, English, and computing, while the Continuing Development and Education Center delivers teaching competency certifications, language courses, and management training.

The business model is primarily government-funded, with annual budget allocations from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research constituting the principal revenue stream. Tuition and academic fees from graduate programs and evening/parallel study divisions provide a supplementary revenue stream under a recurring fee structure. The institution does not have private equity ownership, venture capital backing, or a publicly traded equity structure. Student recruitment flows through centralized national admissions, the 'Study in Iraq' government initiative, and direct applications, with services also delivered through the national Al-Ur e-government portal (ur.gov.iq) for official documentation. The university holds recognition in QS regional rankings (201-250), Times Higher Education, Webometrics (4754), and UI Green Metric (1167), and received the 'Distinguished University' title from the Iraqi Ministry of Culture in December 2025.

Name

Al Iraqia University

Legal name

Al Iraqia University (الجامعة العراقية)

Website

https://aliraqia.edu.iq

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Al Iraqia University is a public Iraqi university in Baghdad operating under the Ministry of Higher Education, delivering undergraduate and graduate programs across ten colleges in medicine, engineering, law, Islamic studies, and media to over 23,000 students, funded primarily through government allocation supplemented by tuition fees.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Public university programs
• Medical education
• Engineering education
• Scientific research journals

Headquarters

HQ city

Baghdad, Baghad

HQ country

Iraq

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

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: The university generates revenue through tuition fees primarily from graduate programs and evening study divisions, where students pay for their academic enrollment. Government funding constitutes the primary source of operational revenue.
2. Government Budget Allocation: As a public university under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the university receives annual government funding for operations, infrastructure, and academic programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Al Iraqia University is a public higher education institution delivering undergraduate and graduate academic programs across 10 colleges covering medicine, dentistry, engineering, law, administration and economics, Islamic sciences, education, media, and arts. The university supports academic research through 8 peer-reviewed scientific journals published via Open Journal Systems, and provides professional development services through the Continuing Development and Education Center and the Electronic Computer Center.

Product overview

Al Iraqia University operates as a comprehensive public university with ten colleges spanning medical, engineering, legal, administrative, educational, media, and Islamic sciences disciplines. The university's digital product portfolio centers on an integrated academic service ecosystem comprising the official website with electronic services portal, a student portal for academic management, and institutional email via Google Workspace. The scientific publishing infrastructure includes eight peer-reviewed journals (Mabdaa, EASJ, IJSER, JMOB, AIMCJ, JELLLS, IJCNC, IJISR) all published through Open Journal Systems (OJS). Supporting infrastructure includes the Electronic Computer Center (managing national examinations and IT services) and the Continuing Development and Education Center (offering faculty training and professional development). The university provides student-facing systems including the Ors platform for official documentation, HEPIQ for examination management, and Hibk for student ID issuance. The graduate alumni inquiry system enables centralized graduate tracking and verification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mabdaa: Scientific research platform/journal management system
• EASJ
• IJSER
• JMOB
• AIMCJ
• JELLLS
• IJCNC
• IJISR
• AI-EWJ

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs offered across 10 colleges covering medical, scientific, engineering, legal, administrative, economic, educational, media, arts, and Islamic sciences disciplines for high school graduates.
• Graduate Degree Programs (Master's and Doctoral) Master's and doctoral programs across university colleges with competitive entrance examinations for bachelor's degree holders seeking advanced research and academic credentials.
• Evening and Parallel Study Programs Alternative study channels including evening and parallel study programs that allow students to pursue degrees outside of regular morning study schedules.
• Professional Development and Continuing Education Courses Training courses, workshops, and certification programs (including teaching competency examinations) for faculty, staff, and professionals, delivered by the Continuing Development and Education Center.
• Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals (8 Journals) Eight peer-reviewed scientific journals: Mabdaa (interdisciplinary), EASJ (Administration and Economics), IJSER (Engineering), JMOB (Dentistry), AIMCJ (Medicine), JELLLS (Education/Linguistics), IJCNC (Computer Networks), and IJISR (Islamic Studies), published through Open Journal Systems.
• Teaching and Dental Clinics Teaching clinics and dental clinics operated by the College of Medicine and College of Dentistry, providing community healthcare services while supporting clinical training.
• Graduate Alumni Inquiry System Centralized inquiry system for graduate alumni information allowing employers and verifiers to search graduates by name, college, department, study type, and graduation year.
• National Proficiency Examinations (Arabic, English, Computer) National standardized proficiency examinations in Arabic, English, and Computer administered by the Electronic Computer Center using the HEPIQ examination management system.

Quantifiable outcome

• 622 research publications indexed in Scopus
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Malaysian Universities (3 institutions)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026A delegation from Al Iraqia University visited three Malaysian universities with support from the Iraqi Cultural Attaché in Kuala Lumpur, to explore academic cooperation and exchange opportunities.
• Sultan Idris Education University (Malaysia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Al Iraqia University coordinated with Sultan Idris Education University to organize an intensive course in research methodology and academic publishing skills for graduate students and faculty members.
• Salford University (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Al Iraqia University organized an intensive international workshop on research culture and international research grants in cooperation with Salford University, UK.
• Al-Zahra UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2025Al Iraqia University and Al-Zahra University signed a joint cooperation agreement to promote scientific exchange and collaboration between the two institutions.
• Ministry of Industry and MineralsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl Iraqia University President Dr. Ali Saleh Al-Jubouri met with Minister of Industry Mohammed Nouri Al-Karbouli to discuss cooperation in supporting university projects and infrastructure development. The meeting focused on potential allocation of new lands for scientific and research complexes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Babylon: A broad public Iraqi university with medicine, engineering, science, law, administration, education, and humanities offerings. It competes for the same national applicant pool and is similarly structured around colleges, departments, and graduate study.
• Mustansiriyah University: A major public Iraqi university with broad faculties spanning scientific, medical, engineering, and humanities fields. It competes for similar domestic students and operates under the same national higher-education framework.
• University of Mosul: A large public Iraqi research university offering multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate education. It is comparable through its ministry oversight, broad academic portfolio, and substantial student base.
• University of Baghdad: Iraq's principal public, multidisciplinary university, serving similar undergraduate, graduate, and research populations. It is closely comparable in public governance, broad academic scope, and Baghdad market presence.
• University of Kufa: A major public Iraqi university providing multidisciplinary degree programs and research across medical, scientific, engineering, and humanities disciplines. It is comparable in funding structure, target students, and breadth of academic services.
• University of Anbar: A multidisciplinary public Iraqi university with medicine, engineering, sciences, law, education, and humanities programs. It serves the same national higher-education market under the same ministry and public funding model.
• University of Basrah: A large public Iraqi research university with a broad disciplinary portfolio and sizable undergraduate and graduate populations. It is comparable in public funding, academic scope, and national admissions orientation.
• University of Diyala: A public Iraqi university delivering undergraduate and graduate education across multiple scientific, engineering, medical, administrative, and humanities fields. It is comparable in governance, admissions channels, and core academic offerings.
• Al-Nahrain University: A public university in Baghdad with faculties across medicine, engineering, sciences, law, economics, and humanities. It targets the same metropolitan student population and has a closely aligned public-university operating model.

Broad incumbents

• University of Technology – Iraq: A Ministry-aligned public Iraqi university focused principally on engineering, technology, and applied sciences. It overlaps directly with Al Iraqia's engineering programs but has a narrower, more technology-specialized portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/aliraqia-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

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