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Al Nahrain University

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Al Nahrain University: the applicant's brief

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  1. The short answer

    Al Nahrain University is a public coeducational university in Baghdad, Iraq. It suits students who want undergraduate or postgraduate study at a state university in the capital, with research opportunities also available.

  2. What you can study

    Al Nahrain University offers undergraduate and postgraduate education, along with research opportunities. No subject list or programme catalogue is published in the information available, so confirm the current options on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and any language or visa steps. The university does not publish detailed international-admissions guidance in the information available, so confirm the current procedure with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Baghdad will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it before applying. A student coming from abroad should check whether the programme is open to international applicants, what documents are needed, how the visa process works, and whether there are any language requirements.

  6. How it compares

    Iraq has 47 universities, so Al Nahrain University sits in a fairly crowded national higher-education system. Its main distinguishing points are that it is public, coeducational, based in Baghdad, and offers both undergraduate and postgraduate study with research opportunities.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Al Nahrain University

What type of university is Al Nahrain University?

It is a public university.

Where is Al Nahrain University located?

It is located in Baghdad, Iraq.

What levels of study does Al Nahrain University offer?

It offers undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Does Al Nahrain University offer research opportunities?

Yes, it offers research opportunities.

Overview

Nahrain University, also known as Al-Nahrain University, is a coeducational public university established in 1987 and located in Baghdad, Iraq. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate education as well as research opportunities. From 1987 to the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, the university was known as Saddam University which was then changed to its current name "Nahrain" meaning The Two Rivers.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Iraq.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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