American University of Iraq - Baghdad

About Us

The American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB) is a private, non-profit University launched in February 2021. AUIB follows in the tradition of the three historical institutions of Baghdad: the House of Wisdom; al-Nizamiyah Madrasah, often described as the largest university in the medieval world; and al-Mustansiriyah Madrasah. As such, AUIB is steeped in the rich historical academic and intellectual traditions of Iraq while embracing the pedagogy and cutting-edge knowledge of the 21st century as embodied in the American-style system of higher education. As a bridge between historical traditions and modern technologies and knowledge, AUIB offers students a solid foundation for lifelong learning built on centuries-old cultural and academic traditions with an openness to global developments.

Our History

The American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB) is a non-profit University that opened its doors to students on February 14, 2021. Its state-of-the-art campus is the former al-Faw Presidential Palace located next to the Baghdad International Airport. AUIB first opened with three colleges; Arts and Sciences, Business, and International Studies. Since then, Colleges of Pharmacy, Dentistry, Health Technologies, Law, and Education have also opened with several more planned to open in the next few years.

AUIB is accredited by the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, while also on a path to accreditation in the United States. In addition to seeking institutional accreditation, AUIB is also developing all its colleges and programs in the expectation of applying for programmatic accreditation as soon as it is eligible. To achieve that, the university is partnering with key universities in the U.S. and Europe, such as Vanderbilt, Exeter, Temple, Lawrence Tech, Sapienza Rome, and others to develop curricula that will match or exceed international standards. In the meantime, AUIB is developing graduate programs with its top-rated, accredited university partners to offer their degrees in Baghdad at a substantial cost savings to the students.

AUIB aspires to be a comprehensive university, internationally recognized for research and teaching, thought leaders on contemporary issues that benefit the public and preserve the heritage and culture of Iraq, while preparing entrepreneurial, innovative graduates to meet the demands and the challenges of Iraq’s economic and social development in an increasingly dynamic and diverse world. It is a university for all of Iraq’s ethnic and religious communities and dedicated to serving every province of the country. AUIB is truly the comprehensive, American-style university for all Iraqis.