College of Medicine

Mosul Medical College of the University of Mosul is proud to be the second oldest medical college in Iraq. It was established in July 1959 and right then began its programs and 1st academic year that consisted of 30 medical students enrolled in September of the same year. During the academic year (1959-1960) the college was managed by the Ministry of Health, and then it was incorporated in Baghdad University and remained so until the 1st of April 1967 when it was affiliated to and became one of the founding Colleges of Mosul University. Since then the College has experienced an impressive growth in all areas of academic, community, and health services as well as international collaborations. The college is built on a 12500 square meters land which is located at the northern part of Mosul city on the right bank of the Tigris River near the major teaching hospitals.The academic year starts in September till the end of June to be followed by summer holiday for two months. There is another 14 days holiday (spring holiday) after a mid-year examination in January. The education in the college is free and the college is funded by central government and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.