Mustansiriyah University

World rank#742 of 1,712
Rank in Iraq#2
Medicine articles1,999
Cited 50+ times0.8%
International15%

Mustansiriyah University published 1,999 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 0.8% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 15% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 742nd of 1,712 universities worldwide and 2nd in Iraq.

Research profile

MeasureValuePercentile
Highly cited articles16 cited 50+ times 57
Research output1,999 articles 55
Share highly cited0.8% of its articles 54
International collaboration15% with co-authors abroad 35

Can graduates of medical schools in Iraq train in the US?

The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.

  • National Council for Accreditation of Medical Colleges (NCAMC): recognized until 2034 February

A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.

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Official site: uomustansiriyah.edu.iq

Questions

How does Mustansiriyah University rank for medicine?

It ranks 742nd of 1,712 universities worldwide and 2nd in Iraq on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.

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2 Minute Medicine. Mustansiriyah University: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/iraq/mustansiriyah-university/

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