University of Mosul in Numbers
A distinguished academic institution whose legacy is reflected in undeniable facts: thousands of students, a wide range of departments and specializations, decades of scholarly excellence, and advanced laboratories and infrastructure aligned with scientific progress—positioning it among the most prominent Iraqi universities in terms of scale and influence.
Study in Iraq
Pursue your education in Iraq—the cradle of civilizations—and at the University of Mosul, a distinguished institution of science and knowledge. With a progressive academic environment, outstanding faculty, and state-of-the-art infrastructure, you will find the resources to excel and lead in your domain. Choose the University of Mosul, where success begins and endures.
University of Mosul
A beacon of knowledge in Iraq and its regional and Arab surroundings
Pioneers of Knowledge from the University of Mosul
Leaders… Thought… and Legacy
Mr. Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amedi is an Iraqi Kurdish politician and engineer, born in Duhok in February 1968. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Mosul and is fluent in Arabic, Kurdish, and English. He has more than two decades of political and governmental experience, during which he served as Advisor to the President of the Republic from 2005 to 2022, and then as Minister of Environment in the Iraqi government from 2022 to 2024.
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Ali Tamim (b. 1974, Kirkuk) is Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning. He holds a PhD in Modern and Contemporary History from the University of Mosul and previously served as Minister of Education and Member of Parliament.
Mr. Benkin Rikani (b. 1966) is Iraq’s Minister of Construction, Housing, and Municipalities since December 2022, and Head of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority since 2024. He holds degrees in Mathematics & Statistics (University of Mosul) and Law (University of Baghdad).
Dr. Aqeel Mahmoud Al-Khuzaeli (b. 1973, Karbala) is the Senior Deputy Minister of Interior. A graduate of the University of Mosul in Law and Medicine (1996), he previously served as Governor of Karbala and has published works on security and administration.
Latest News
As the 2026–2027 academic year commenced, the flag of Iraq was raised high above the campus of the University of Mosul, signalling the start [Read More]
In line with its commitment to community service, strengthening cooperation with state institutions, and consolidating its role as an active academic institution within society, [Read More]
