Al Mustaqbal University has achieved a new academic and environmental accomplishment by advancing to 148th place globally in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its growing presence in international university rankings and its continued commitment to integrating sustainability principles across various aspects of university life. The University ranked first among private universities and colleges in Iraq and third among all Iraqi universities, both public and private, while securing 82nd place in Asia. This achievement came after the University earned a total of 8,475 points in a global ranking that witnessed broad participation, with 2,016 universities from 110 countries competing this year. This achievement reflects Al Mustaqbal University’s continued commitment to sustainability programs and environmental initiatives, as well as its efforts to develop a university environment aligned with international sustainability standards. These efforts include enhancing infrastructure efficiency, promoting more efficient energy use, improving waste and water resource management, encouraging sustainable transportation, and integrating sustainability principles into education and scientific research, alongside strengthening governance and digital transformation. The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings is one of the international rankings that assesses universities’ commitment to sustainable practices through a range of indicators covering areas such as infrastructure and setting, energy and climate change, waste management, water resources, transportation, education and research, and governance. This advancement reflects Al Mustaqbal University’s commitment to continuing its journey in sustainability and innovation and transforming sustainable development principles into practical practices across its campus. It also reinforces the University’s academic standing and international presence, in line with its vision and motto: “Sustainability in Practice.. Innovation with Impact.. Global Progress.” Al Mustaqbal University The First University in Iraq