University · Iraq
University of Baghdad: College of Artificial Intelligence
Iraq's oldest major university opened a College of AI in 2025, focused on AI for engineering, biomedical applications and big data.
Overview
In July 2025 Iraq's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research ordered the creation of a College of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Baghdad, alongside a new College of Excellence, as part of a strategic plan to modernise Iraq's academic system. Both colleges were inaugurated in September 2025, for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The college concentrates on AI applications in three areas: engineering, biomedical applications and big data.
What it offers
- Degrees in AI for engineering applications
- Degrees in AI for biomedical applications
- Degrees in big data
Who it's for
- Iraqi students entering university
How to join
Admission to Iraqi public universities is through the national central admissions system.
Sources
- Iraq MoHESR: order to establish the College of AI
- Iraq MoHESR: colleges inaugurated
- The National: University of Baghdad to establish AI college
Last checked 29 September 2026. This is an independent summary from public sources; Qatar AI Institute is not affiliated with University of Baghdad AI. Programmes change often, so confirm details with the institute. Spotted an error? Let us know.