University of Mosul

The University of Mosul is a public university located in Mosul, Iraq. It is one of the largest educational and research centers in the Middle East, and the second largest in Iraq, behind the University of Baghdad.

The history of the University of Mosul can be traced back to 1929, when the College of Medicine was founded. The College of Medicine was initially under the control of the Ministry of Health, but it was linked to the University of Baghdad in 1959.

In 1967, the University of Mosul was officially founded. The university was established to be an academic center of higher education in Mosul city and Iraq. The university started with four colleges.

The University of Mosul quickly became one of the leading universities in Iraq. It attracted students from all over the country, as well as from other countries in the Middle East. The university's graduates went on to successful careers in a wide range of fields.

The university's development was interrupted in 2014, when the city of Mosul was captured by ISIS. The university campus was severely damaged and many of its faculty and staff were forced to flee.

The university was eventually liberated from ISIS control in 2017, but it has taken several years to rebuild and reclaim its former status. Despite the challenges it has faced, the University of Mosul remains a leading institution of higher education in Iraq.

The University of Mosul is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education and to conducting research that benefits the Iraqi people and the world. The university is also committed to playing a leading role in the reconstruction and development of Iraq.

University of Mosul is ranked as the #8 top university in Iraq during 2024. The rank decreased by 3 points from last year.