Islamic University in Najaf

Founded in 2003, the Islamic University (IU) in Najaf bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the higher education of Iraq. The University encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to graduate men and women committed to creative and critical thinking, life-long learning, personal integrity, civic responsibility, and leadership. The University, includes four faculties: Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Medicine and Social science IU currently offers more than 10 programs leading to the bachelor’s, master’s, MD degrees. The University became coeducational in 2004; its student body is 45 percent male and 55 percent female. The language of instruction is English (except for courses in the Arabic Department and other language courses).

The Islamic University (IU) is an institution of higher learning founded to provide excellence in education, to participate in the advancement of knowledge through research, and to serve the peoples of the Iraq and beyond. Established in 2003, in najaf, the university bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the higher education of Iraq and according to the international polices. The university believes deeply in and encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to foster tolerance and respect for diversity and dialogue. Graduates will be individuals committed to creative and critical thinking, life-long learning, personal integrity, civic responsibility, and leadership.

Foundation year:2003
Short name:IU
Type:Private
Students:7140
Faculty:290
Faculty/Students Ratio:25:1
Region:Asia
Location:Najaf