# The 35 largest Higher Education companies in Iraq

Tamtam tracks 35 Higher Education companies headquartered in Iraq. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by University of Baghdad, Salahaddin University-Erbil and University of Mosul. Their median headcount is 575. Half of them were founded in 2002 or later.

The Higher Education companies in Iraq are primarily large public universities. These institutions provide a range of academic programs, from bachelor's to doctoral degrees, across various scientific and technical specializations. Notable examples include the University of Baghdad, founded in 1956 with 24 colleges, and Salahaddin University-Erbil, a comprehensive public university established in 1981.

Other significant institutions are the University of Mosul, offering accredited degrees since 1967, and the University of Kufa, focused on education, research, and global collaboration. The University of Anbar, founded in 1987, provides high-quality education, while Al-Nahrain University, also established in 1987, features faculties like engineering and medicine. A common pattern observed is the prevalence of universities founded between the 1950s and late 1980s.

🇮🇶 Iraq · 35 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [University of Baghdad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-baghdad) (uobaghdad.edu.iq)<br>A prominent university in the Middle East and Arab region, founded in 1956, with 24 colleges spread across Baghdad, Iraq | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Karrada | 6,817 | 1956 |
| 2 | [Salahaddin University-Erbil](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/salahaddin-university-erbil-3718011) (su.edu.krd)<br>A comprehensive public university in Erbil, Kurdistan dedicated to teaching, research, and community betterment for the advancement of learning | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Erbil | 2,147 | 1981 |
| 3 | [University of Mosul](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-mosul) (uomosul.edu.iq)<br>A public university in Mosul, Iraq offering a wide range of accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees in various scientific specializations | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Mosul | 1,883 | 1967 |
| 4 | [University of Kufa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-kufa) (uokufa.edu.iq)<br>An Iraqi university in Najaf, committed to education, research, and global collaboration, preparing students with relevant skills for the future | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Najaf | 1,515 |  |
| 5 | [University of Anbar](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-anbar) (uoanbar.edu.iq)<br>A prominent institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and research opportunities for students and academics | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Ramadi | 1,145 | 1987 |
| 6 | [Al-Nahrain University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-nahrain-university) (nahrainuniv.edu.iq)<br>Founded in 1987, the company consists of two campuses offering various faculties such as engineering, science, law, medicine, and biotechnology | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 1,112 |  |
| 7 | [University of Babylon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-babylon)<br>A public higher education institute in Al Hillah, Iraq, offering a variety of academic programs and services to students | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Al Hillah | 1,045 | 1991 |
| 8 | [University of Basrah](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-basrah-basra) (albasrahuniv.com)<br>A Civil Engineering company located in Basra, Iraq, offering quality education and services in the field of engineering | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Basra | 838 |  |
| 9 | [University of Al-Qadisiyah](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-al-qadisiyah) (qu.edu.iq)<br>An Iraqi university established in 1987 offering a wide range of academic programs through 18 colleges in Al Diwaniyah, Qadisiyyah Province, Iraq | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Diwaniyah | 822 | 1987 |
| 10 | [University of Technology - Iraq](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-technology-iraq) (uotechnology.edu.iq)<br>An innovative higher education institution in Iraq offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in technology, engineering, and scientific fields with world-class facilities and faculty | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 759 | 1975 |
| 11 | [Mustansiriyah University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mustansiriyah-university) (uomustansiriyah.edu.iq)<br>Mustansiriyah University in Iraq is a prominent center for scientific and cultural education, offering various colleges and research centers to students | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 752 | 1963 |
| 12 | [American University of Iraq - Baghdad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/american-university-of-iraq-baghdad) (auib.edu.iq)<br>An American-style, nonprofit university in Baghdad funded by Iraqi and US donors, offering various colleges including Arts & Sciences and Business | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 749 |  |
| 13 | [Salahaddin University-Erbil](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/salahaddin-university-erbil) (su.edu.krd)<br>A public comprehensive university in Kurdistan region of Iraq, offering a variety of courses through 12 different colleges since 1968 | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Erbil | 716 | 1968 |
| 14 | [Middle Technical University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/middle-technical-university) (mtu.edu.iq)<br>Technical university in Baghdad with six colleges and institutes, as well as campuses in four other provinces, offering various technical programs and education | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 706 | 2014 |
| 15 | [Al-Mustaqbal University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-mustaqbal-university) (uomus.edu.iq)<br>This company aims to be a top university by fostering excellence in students, upgrading teaching quality, enhancing technology, promoting creativity, and advancing research | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Hillah | 705 | 2010 |
| 16 | [Tikrit University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tikrit-university) (tu.edu.iq)<br>An Iraqi public university in Tikrit, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various specialties since 1987 | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Tikrit | 662 | 1987 |
| 17 | [Soran University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/soran-university) (main.soran.edu.iq)<br>A prestigious university in Kurdistan and Iraq with a focus on research and teaching in science, technology, and scholarship for global impact | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Erbil | 575 | 2009 |
| 18 | [Koya University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/koya-university) (koyauniversity.org)<br>A renowned university located in Kurdistan Region of Iraq, offering a wide range of faculties and departments to enhance academic interactions | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Kurdistan Region | 575 | 2003 |
| 19 | [University of Basrah](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-basrah) (en.uobasrah.edu.iq)<br>A leading university in Iraq, offering a wide range of academic programs, research opportunities, and degrees in various fields of study | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Basra | 569 | 1964 |
| 20 | [Al Iraqia University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-iraqia-university) (aliraqia.edu.iq)<br>An educational institution in Iraq offering a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities to students and faculty members | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 530 | 1989 |
| 21 | [Duhok Polytechnic University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/duhok-polytechnic-university) (dpu.edu.krd)<br>An educational institution located in Duhok city, Kurdistan region of Iraq, offering teaching and research opportunities with a focus on polytechnic education | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Duhok | 522 | 2013 |
| 22 | [Hawler Medical University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hawler-medical-university) (hmu.edu.krd)<br>Hawler Medical University in Iraqi Kurdistan offers medical and health science education, focusing on excellence in learning, research, and community support | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Erbil | 487 | 2005 |
| 23 | [جامعة بغداد](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/company-15121535) (uobaghdad.edu.iq)<br>A public research university in Baghdad, Iraq, the largest in the country and tenth largest in the Arab world | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 484 |  |
| 24 | [Tishk International University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tishk-international-university) (tiu.edu.iq)<br>A private university in Erbil, Iraq founded in 2008 offering various faculties and departments, including engineering, dentistry, economics, education, and science | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Erbil | 479 | 2008 |
| 25 | [University of Zakho](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-zakho) (web.uoz.edu.krd)<br>Provides higher education in various fields through the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Humanities with a focus on science and humanities studies | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Zakho | 473 | 2010 |
| 26 | [University of Karbala](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-karbala) (uokerbala.edu.iq)<br>An educational institution in Karbala, Iraq, offering various programs including Medicine, Engineering, Law, and Management since 2002 | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Karbala | 375 | 2002 |
| 27 | [University of Kirkuk](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-kirkuk) (uokirkuk.edu.iq)<br>A university in Kirkuk established in 2003, offering a wide range of academic programs and actively working towards scientific advancement in Iraq | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Kirkuk | 344 | 2003 |
| 28 | [Northern Technical University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/northern-technical-university) (ntuiq.com)<br>A government technical university with multiple colleges and institutes in various provinces, offering polytechnic education under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Mosul | 327 | 2014 |
| 29 | [The American University of Kurdistan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-american-university-of-kurdistan) (auk.edu.krd)<br>A not-for-profit, independent university located in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, providing higher education in a public setting | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Duhok | 205 | 2014 |
| 30 | [Dijlah University جامعة دجلة](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dijlah-university) (duc.edu.iq)<br>A private academic institution in Baghdad offering higher education, focusing on modern technology, global developments, and contributing to economic and social development in Iraq | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Al Doura | 166 | 2004 |
| 31 | [جامعة اشور - Ashur University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ashur-university) (au.edu.iq)<br>Establishing a distinguished academic institution in Iraq, providing skilled graduates in various scientific and humanitarian fields aligned with Iraqi civilization and knowledge goals | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 165 |  |
| 32 | [Alkindy College of Medicine كلية طب الكندي](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alkindy-college-of-medicine) (kmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq)<br>Training future doctors to be excellent, safe, competent, and professional in providing healthcare services and leadership at undergraduate and postgraduate levels | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 157 | 1998 |
| 33 | [University of Halabja](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-halabja) (uoh.edu.iq)<br>A public university in Iraqi Kurdistan with five colleges offering four-year programs leading to BA degrees in various fields | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Halabja | 155 | 2011 |
| 34 | [Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sulaimani-polytechnic-university-spu) (spu.edu.iq)<br>A technical university offering bachelor and diploma degrees in various fields, as well as postgraduate degrees, with a focus on practical skills and excellence | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Sulaymaniyah | 155 | 1996 |
| 35 | [Hawler Medical University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hawler-medical-university-erbil)<br>A higher education institution located in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, offering medical education and research opportunities at its campus in Arbil | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Arbil | 148 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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