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Hawler Medical University is proud to announce a significant milestone, officially debuting in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2027 University Rankings. Acknowledged for its rigorous academic standards,

HMU has achieved elite status by ranking among the top regional and national institutions, driven by standout performances in three core areas:

• 1st
• in the Kurdistan Region for Teaching – Confirming our position as the

premier medical learning environment.

• 2nd

in the Kurdistan Region for Research Environment – Highlighting our
productivity, prestige, and research infrastructure.

• 3rd

in the Kurdistan Region for International Outlook – Reflecting our
growing global collaboration and diverse academic community.


This achievement places HMU among only 27 universities in Iraq and 7 universities in the Kurdistan Region included in this year’s rankings after meeting the required eligibility criteria.

For further information about Times Higher Education and it’s Methodology you can review the official Times Higher Education World University Rankings Methodology.