Salahaddin University-Erbil
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Salahaddin University-Erbil

🇮🇶 Iraq / Erbil / Erbil
Est. 1981

About

Salahaddin University-Erbil is a public university located in Erbil, capital of the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Sulaimani University was established in 1968. It was moved to Erbil in 1981 and changed its name to Salahaddin university. In 2005, the departments of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy split from Salahaddin University to establish Hawler Medical University.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 1201 worldwide in 1 ranking system

THE #1201–1500 (2026)

Ranked in 3 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
Not Ranked
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 1201–1500
27.3
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
Not Ranked
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Not Ranked

Key Facts

Students
26,525
Student-Staff Ratio
10.5 : 1
Int'l Students
1%
Female : Male
54 : 46

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
THE THE
1 201 401 601 801 1001 1201 1400 2025 2026 Rank
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Score:

Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
1001–1250
Engineering & Technology
1001+
Life Sciences
1251+
Physical Sciences

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

THE

3 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Engineering & Technology 1001–1250 21.4 2026
Life Sciences 1001+ 10.9 2026
Physical Sciences 1251+ 9.1 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of Salahaddin University-Erbil?

Salahaddin University-Erbil's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1201–1500.

When was Salahaddin University-Erbil founded?

Salahaddin University-Erbil was founded in 1981.

What are the top subjects at Salahaddin University-Erbil?

Top subjects at Salahaddin University-Erbil include: Engineering & Technology, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences.

Where is Salahaddin University-Erbil located?

Salahaddin University-Erbil is located in Erbil, Iraq.