University of Basrah

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The University of Basrah is situated in the city of Basra, Iraq. For historic reasons the final -h is retained on Basrah in the name of the University.

Founded in 1964 to meet the needs of southern Iraq, the University of Basrah was at first affiliated with the University of Baghdad, but in 1967 it became an independent body. Today the University consists of fifteen colleges located on five campuses around the city of Basra, along with research facilities and student halls of residence (dormitories).

The University awards the degrees of BA, BSc, Higher Diploma, MA, MSc and PhD.

The University conducts research through the following research centres: Marine Science; Iranian Studies; Arab Gulf Studies; Polymer Studies; Computer Educational Counseling; The Date-Palm Research Centre; Basrah Studies; Continuing Educational Centre; Living Languages Centre; The Desalination Unit (affiliated with the College of Engineering); The Natural History Museum; The Haemoglobinopathy Unit; The Internet Resources Centre; The Central Library and a Publishing House.