Leiden University Ranking

In a new scientific achievement, Diyala University has been listed alongside 20 other Iraqi universities in the Leiden Ranking of global research performance for the first time since its establishment.
In a new achievement added to its record of scientific accomplishments, Diyala University has distinguished itself among twenty-one Iraqi universities included in the 2025 CWTS Leiden Ranking, one of the most prominent international rankings specializing in analyzing the quality and impact of scientific research by academic institutions around the world.
The Leiden ranking, issued by the Center for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University in the Netherlands, is based on data from Clarivate’s Web of Science platform and focuses on the quality and scientific impact of research outputs through precise indicators, including:
the percentage of research that falls within the top 10% in terms of citations globally, the standard citation rate (MNCS), indicators of international research collaboration,
as well as an analysis of the quantity and type of scientific output of university institutions.
On this occasion, the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Tahseen Hussein Mubarak, expressed his pride in this scientific achievement, saying: The inclusion of Diyala University in the Leiden global ranking confirms the prestigious research status that the university has achieved at the national and international levels. It is the result of the sincere efforts of our professors and researchers to improve the quality of scientific research and enhance its presence on global platforms. This achievement reflects the university’s commitment to the directives of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to support innovation and expand the horizons of international research cooperation.
It embodies the fourth Sustainable Development Goal (quality education) by enhancing the quality of higher education and scientific research, and contributes to the achievement of the ninth goal (industry, innovation, and infrastructure) by investing in knowledge and scientific research as a lever for sustainable development in Iraq.