Cihan University-Erbil Soars in SCOPUS Rankings, Securing Elite Position Among Iraqi Academic Institutions
In a remarkable testament to its growing research prowess, Cihan University-Erbil has achieved exceptional standings in the prestigious SCOPUS academic rankings released in May 2025. The comprehensive report, covering the period from 2019 to 2025, places the university at an impressive 8th position among all Iraqi universities for total citation count, showcasing the University’s significant contribution to global academic discourse and knowledge creation.
Even more striking is Cihan University-Erbil’s outstanding achievement in securing the 2nd position among all Iraqi universities in the highly coveted Field-Weighted Citation Impact ranking. This elite metric, considered the gold standard for measuring research quality and influence, indicates that the university’s scholarly output is not only substantial but also carries exceptional impact relative to global standards in respective academic fields.
The university’s meteoric rise in these influential SCOPUS rankings highlights years of strategic vision and dedicated investment in research excellence. This dual achievement—ranking 8th nationally in citations while claiming the 2nd spot in impact quality—positions Cihan University-Erbil as a premier research destination in both Kurdistan Region and Iraq, attracting talented scholars and fostering groundbreaking research that resonates throughout the international academic community. For more information, visit the following page: https://iai.hu.edu.iq
