About
The University of Baghdad (UOB), is a public research university in Baghdad, Iraq. It is the largest university in Iraq and the tenth largest in the Arab world. Established in 1957, it was the second largest university in the Arab world, after the University of Cairo. The university has four campuses across the city, located in Al-Jadriyah, Bab al-Muadhdham, Nahda Road and Wazeriya neighborhoods.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 741 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 22 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 75,593
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 51-150 | - | 2026 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 801+ | 11.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 1001+ | 14.7 | 2026 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | =620 | 34.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =758 | 34.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,095 | 34.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Baghdad?
University of Baghdad's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 741-750, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,365.
When was University of Baghdad founded?
University of Baghdad was founded in 1957.
What are the top subjects at University of Baghdad?
Top subjects at University of Baghdad include: Dentistry, Petroleum Engineering, Linguistics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Where is University of Baghdad located?
University of Baghdad is located in Baghdad, Iraq.