Al Nahrain University

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Al Nahrain University, a leading public institution in Baghdad, Iraq, is highly regarded for its robust scientific and medical programs, particularly excelling in Medicine, Engineering, and Pharmacy. It consistently ranks among Iraq's top universities for these critical disciplines, fostering a strong research environment. While the primary language of instruction is Arabic, the university attracts international students, especially from the region, often for postgraduate studies, who integrate directly into the academic departments. Although a dedicated international student office with extensive English-taught programs for full degrees might not be as prominent as in some Western institutions, the university provides a supportive academic community. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its pivotal role in advancing scientific research and contributing significantly to Iraq's healthcare and technological sectors.

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Nahrain University (Arabic: جامعة النهرين), also known as Al-Nahrain University, is a coeducational public university established in 1987 and located in Baghdad, Iraq. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate education as well as research opportunities. From 1987 to the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, the university was known as Saddam University which was then changed to its current name "Nahrain" meaning The Two Rivers (as in the two rivers of Iraq: Tigris and Euphrates).

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