Al-Mustaqbal University has achieved a distinguished academic accomplishment, securing **first place among Iraqi private universities and third place among all Iraqi universities (public and private)**. The University was also ranked in the **101–125 band among Arab universities**, out of 269 ranked institutions, according to the results of the Times Higher Education (THE) Arab University Rankings 2027. ### University Performance Indicators The University recorded notable results in the Research Quality and International Outlook categories. Its performance scores (out of 100) were as follows: * **Research Quality:** 60.6 * **International Outlook:** 59.6 * **Industry:** 19.1 * **Research Environment:** 14.5 * **Teaching:** 12.3 On the occasion of this dual achievement, the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, **Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi**, expressed his pride and appreciation, stating: > "Our University's achievement of first place among Iraqi private universities, third place among all Iraqi universities, and a position in the 101–125 band among Arab universities in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2027 is the result of sustained institutional efforts and a firm commitment to quality and excellence. We congratulate our faculty members, students, and staff on this accomplishment, and we remain committed to advancing together towards a global standing worthy of Iraq." **Al-Mustaqbal University – Ranked First Among Private Universities in Iraq.**