Iraqi University

Iraqi University
الجامعـــة العراقيـــة
Former names
Islamic University
Type Public university
Established 1989
Chancellor Ziad al-Ani, Mahmoud Rasheed
Location Adhamiyah, Baghdad, Iraq
Coordinates: 33°21′58.32″N 44°21′34.20″E / 33.3662000°N 44.3595000°E / 33.3662000; 44.3595000
Website www.aliraqia.edu.iq

The Iraqi University (Al Iraqia University) offers bachelor's and graduate university degrees. It is located in the Adhamiyah district of Baghdad, Iraq. It was founded in 1989 and was formerly named the Islamic University.[1] In 2010, the university council recommended that the name be changed to Iraqi University.[2]

The university accepts students from all over the Islamic world.[1] It offers degrees in sciences, humanities, applied medicine, engineering, media and arts, law, education, and other subjects.

Faculties and colleges

Notable alumni

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of ISIL

References

  1. 1 2 "Al Iraqia University in brief". Iraqi University. 27 December 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
  2. "مجلس الجامعة الإسلامية يوصي بتغيير اسم الجامعة إلى الجامعة العراقية [Council of the Islamic University recommends changing the name of the university to the Iraqi University]". Islamic University - Baghdad. 3 February 2010.

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