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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.
Al-Mamoun University students on campus

Direction

Our Mission and Our Vision

Vision

التميّز في التعليم العالي والريادة في بناء المعرفة التطبيقية المستدامة.

The full statement — Vision

Mission

مؤسسة أكاديمية أهلية حديثة، تعمل على تقديم تعليم جامعي متميّز يجمع بين المعرفة النظرية والتطبيق العملي، ونؤمن بأن الاستثمار في الإنسان هو أساس التقدم. وتلتزم بتوفير بيئة تعليمية محفّزة ومواكبة للتطورات التكنولوجية، وإعداد خريجين يمتلكون المهارات العلمية والعملية المطلوبة في سوق العمل، ودعم البحث العلمي التطبيقي والابتكار، وتعزيز الشراكة مع المجتمع والقطاعين العام والخاص، بهدف الإسهام في تحقيق التنمية المستدامة وبناء مجتمع معرفي متطوّر.

The full statement — Mission

What we stand for

Our Institutional Values

  • Academic quality

    Continuous development of teaching, learning and academic programmes.

  • Integrity and responsibility

    Promoting responsible academic conduct, transparency and respect.

  • Innovation

    Supporting ideas, research and practices that advance knowledge.

  • Community service

    Directing knowledge and skills towards community needs and partnerships.

Milestones

The University’s History

  1. 1990

    Founded as Al-Mamoun University College

    The academic journey began in Baghdad, with the first academic year in 1990–1991.

  2. 1993

    Computer Science added

    The academic offering expanded with the addition of the Computer Science Department.

  3. 2004

    Academic programmes expanded

    Law, Translation and Business Administration were added during the institution’s development.

  4. 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

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.

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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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