Message of the President of the University of Mosul,

Prof. Dr. Waheed Mahmoud Al-Ibrahimi

Mosul University is one of Iraq’s most prominent academic and research institutions. Its nationally recognized academic value is drawn from the fact that it is a distinctive educational institution of the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, complying with its valid instructions, curricula and bylaws. Today, the university includes twenty-four colleges, eight research and educational centres, an up-to-date centre for IELTS tests for the English language, another for the qualifying national tests, a research centre for medical specialities, a specialized educational hospital and mobile clinics. In the field of scientific publishing, its refereed and indexed scientific journals have considerably advanced in the international list of Scopus-indexed journals.

In addition, the university has achieved remarkable progress in the higher education world university rankings despite the tragic events in 2014-2017. The university also encompasses various museums and theatres, a fantastic puppet theatre, which gives the university a pioneering position among other universities of Iraq, and a central library that was once among the most significant international libraries with nearly a million books and collections of rare manuscripts.

After being devastated and burnt to the ground, the library was reconstructed and has returned with pride and academic excellence. The university hosts a large theatre that rose from the ashes of destruction and burning, having a capacity of nearly 1,000 people. The theatre serves the local community by hosting various activities and events.

The university embraces community service as one of its fundamental missions through the optimum utilization of its potential capacities and scientific programs for the benefit and betterment of the community.

It is currently adopting, fulfilling, and incorporating sustainable development goals, reducing emissions, and preserving the environment through its activities and programs to achieve a better sustainable future. It is utilizing all its potential resources and capacities to support the optimal fulfilment of these goals. The university is coping with the rapidly developing scientific disciplines and technologies to serve the students and the country.

With its significant progress and achievements in every scientific, research and cultural field, the university stands as a natural incubator for academic excellence, research and scientific achievements. In high spirits and enthusiasm, the university will continue to deliver academic superiority and distinction and be effective as it has been the beacon of science, knowledge, culture, and creativity since its establishment in 1967.