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QAHE is pleased to announce that Al-Mustaqbal University, Iraq, has been awarded the QAHE Excellence in Education Award in recognition of its outstanding commitment to quality assurance, academic excellence, and continuous institutional development. This recognition reflects the University’s growing reputation as one of Iraq’s most dynamic and forward-looking higher education institutions, with a clear focus on raising standards in teaching, research, governance, and student success.

Al-Mustaqbal University has established itself as a leading private university in Iraq through its strong strategic vision, effective institutional planning, and consistent pursuit of excellence. Operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the University has built a solid academic profile grounded in quality, innovation, and sustainable development. Its culture of continuous improvement is evident across its academic programmes, quality assurance practices, administrative systems, and wider institutional performance.

The University’s achievements have been recognised across multiple quality and ranking frameworks. Most notably, Al-Mustaqbal University was ranked first among private universities in Iraq in the Iraqi University Ranking 2025, underscoring its leadership in the national higher education sector. It has also gained international visibility through its inclusion in the QS Sustainability Ranking 2026 in the 1401–1500 band, reflecting its commitment to sustainability, responsible governance, and global academic engagement. These accomplishments demonstrate the University’s ability to compete at both national and international levels while maintaining a clear focus on quality and impact.

What makes Al-Mustaqbal University especially notable is the breadth of its institutional progress. The University has demonstrated strength in accreditation, academic development, research visibility, digital presence, and sustainability-focused performance. Its achievements show a university that is not only maintaining high standards, but actively advancing them through a strategic and well-coordinated approach. This level of progress reflects strong leadership, a committed academic community, and an institutional culture that values excellence in all areas of higher education.

QAHE recognises Al-Mustaqbal University as an institution that exemplifies the principles of quality assurance, educational advancement, and long-term institutional growth. The Excellence in Education Award is a reflection of the University’s achievements, but also of its wider contribution to the development of higher education in Iraq and the region. It is a clear example of how a strong quality culture can support academic distinction, international recognition, and meaningful impact.

QAHE congratulates Al-Mustaqbal University on this well-deserved honour and commends its leadership, faculty, staff, and students for their dedication to academic excellence and institutional success.