Al-Mamoun University
About Al-Mamoun University
An Iraqi private university founded in 1990, continuing to develop education, research and community service.
Who we are
An academic journey since 1990
Al-Mamoun University developed from its former name, Al-Mamoun University College, into a university with multiple colleges, departments and academic programmes.
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Al-Mamoun University is an Iraqi private university founded on 23 April 1990. It began its journey as Al-Mamoun University College and has continued to develop its academic environment and broaden its disciplines in service of students and society.
Vision
To be a leading university in education, research and community service, within a learning environment that supports quality and innovation.
Mission
To provide quality university education, develop knowledge and skills, and encourage research, collaboration and community partnership.
Objectives
- Continuously develop academic programmes and the learning environment.
- Support research, innovation and academic responsibility.
- Prepare graduates with relevant knowledge and professional skills.
- Strengthen community service and cooperation with academic and professional institutions.
Direction
Our Mission and Our Vision
Mission
What we stand for
Our Institutional Values
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Academic quality
Continuous development of teaching, learning and academic programmes.
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Integrity and responsibility
Promoting responsible academic conduct, transparency and respect.
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Innovation
Supporting ideas, research and practices that advance knowledge.
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Community service
Directing knowledge and skills towards community needs and partnerships.
Milestones
The University’s History
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1990
Founded as Al-Mamoun University College
The academic journey began in Baghdad, with the first academic year in 1990–1991.
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1993
Computer Science added
The academic offering expanded with the addition of the Computer Science Department.
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2004
Academic programmes expanded
Law, Translation and Business Administration were added during the institution’s development.
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2005
Technical engineering disciplines developed
The institution expanded into computer, electrical power and communications engineering technologies.
By the numbers
The University in Numbers
- 11101
- Students
- 200
- Faculty members
- 30
- Academic departments
- 36
- Laboratories
- 47
- Academic programs
- 36
- Years of academic experience
Recognition
Accreditation and Rankings
Global rankings
UI GreenMetric 2025: Al-Mamoun University placed 1,341st worldwide, 64th in Iraq, and 809th in Asia, with an overall sustainability score of 3,760. View the official result.
Arab ranking
Arab Ranking for Universities 2025: Al-Mamoun University ranked 201st in the Arab region with a total score of 127.4. View the official university profile.
Iraqi ranking
Iraqi Ranking for Universities 2025: Al-Mamoun University placed 39th among Iraqi private universities with a score of 17.0307. In the 2024 edition, Electrical Engineering Technologies placed 3rd among 7 peer departments, with five further departments receiving documented subject positions. View the Ministry results.
Rankings overview
Al-Mamoun University, including under its former name Al-Mamoun University College, appears in national, Arab, and international systems covering institutional quality, sustainability, research impact, and web presence. Each result is labelled by edition year so current and historical results are not conflated.
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