In a new achievement added to its series of academic successes, the University of Babylon has secured the leading position among Iraqi universities in the 2025 WURI (World’s Universities with Real Impact) global innovation ranking. The university ranked first locally and 132nd globally in the overall ranking, which measures the innovative performance of educational institutions worldwide. This qualitative advancement was achieved under the guidance of the University President, Professor Dr. Ameen Ajeel Al-Yasiri, with direct supervision from the Scientific Assistant, Professor Dr. Mohammed Mansour Al-Khafaji, and with the support and follow-up of the Central University Committee for Global Rankings, which adopted a carefully developed strategic plan to achieve advanced positions in reputable international rankings.
This year’s global ranking saw the participation of four Iraqi universities. Following the University of Babylon were the University of Basrah at rank 263, the Middle Technical University at rank 349, and Al-Zahraa University at rank 365 out of a total of 400 universities included in the ranking.
The University of Babylon’s distinction was not limited to the overall ranking; it also achieved remarkable presence in specialized categories, ranking among the world’s top 100 universities in three main areas:
• 6th globally in the category of Empowerment-Based Management
• 7th globally in Sustainable Response to Global Challenges
• 32nd globally in Support for Sustainability
The WURI (World’s Universities with Real Impact) ranking is a modern and innovative classification system based on 16 main criteria focusing on the quality of innovation and societal impact. These criteria include entrepreneurship, industrial collaboration, innovative education, social responsibility, integrity, crisis response, and digital transformation.
This ranking is issued annually from South Korea by initiative of Hansung University, in partnership with several international academic organizations. Its goal is to highlight educational institutions that provide innovative and practical solutions in service of education and society. For more details, a more professional English text can be found on the official ranking website.