University of Basrah

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University of Basrah
Motto: وَقُل رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا "And say: My Lord! Increase me in knowledge." (20:114)
Established 1964
Type: Public University
President: Dr. Ali Abbass Alwan
Staff: 4631
Undergraduates: 99751
Location Basrah, Basrah, Iraq
Campus: Urban
Colors: Black and White
Website: www.basrahuniv.com


The University of Basrah is situated in the city of Basra, Iraq. For historic reasons the final -h is retained on Basrah in the name of the University.

Founded in 1964 to meet the needs of southern Iraq, the University of Basrah was at first affiliated with the University of Baghdad, but in 1964 it became an independent body. Today the University consists of fourteen colleges located on three campuses around the city of Basra, along with research facilities and student halls of residence (dormitories).

The University awards the degrees of BA, BSc, Higher Diploma, MA, MSc and PhD.

The University conducts research through the following research centres: Marine Science; Iranian Studies; Arab Gulf Studies; Polymer Studies; Computer Educational Counseling; The Date-Palm Research Centre; Basrah Studies; Continuing Educational Centre; Living Languages Centre; The Desalination Unit (affiliated with the College of Engineering); The Natural History Museum; The Haemoglobinopathy Unit; The Internet Resources Centre; The Central Library and a Publishing House.


The university is comprised of the following colleges:

  • College of Medicine
  • College of Pharmacy
  • College of Dentistry
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Science
  • College of Education
  • College of Business and Economics
  • College of Law
  • College of Agriculture
  • College of Arts
  • College of Sports Education
  • College of Historical Studies
  • College of Fine Arts
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