The Times Higher Education organization announced the 2024 Arab University Rankings, showcasing significant progress for Al-Nahrain University. The university ranked 5th in Iraq and 42nd in the Arab region, compared to last year’s ranking of 7th locally and 71st regionally.
This remarkable achievement reflects Al-Nahrain University’s commitment to improving the quality of education, advancing scientific research, and enhancing its academic standing in the region. It is the result of ongoing efforts to develop research centers, increase advanced academic specializations, and provide an educational environment that fosters innovation and academic excellence.
The President of Al-Nahrain University, Professor Dr. Ali Abdulaziz Al-Shawi, stated that the university continuously strives to enhance its academic position locally and globally, building its reputation as a leading educational institution in the region, contributing to community development, and achieving greater academic accomplishments.
Dr. Al-Shawi added, “This significant progress in the Times Higher Education Arab University Ranking is a result of the university’s continuous and dedicated efforts to improve education and scientific research. We are proud of this year’s achievements and remain committed to developing research centers and enhancing advanced scientific specializations to meet the needs of the academic community. Al-Nahrain University continues its pursuit of academic excellence on both local and international levels, aiming for further distinction in all fields of education and research.”
This progress comes after the announcement of the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings, where Iraq led the list of countries with the highest number of ranked universities. Forty-five Iraqi universities achieved positive results in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2024, highlighting the academic excellence in the country. The ranking included 238 institutions from 16 countries and evaluated multiple indicators, including teaching, research environment, research output quality, international outlook, and societal contributions.
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Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2024