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University of Baghdad

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University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

The University of Baghdad, founded in 1957, is the oldest and largest university in Iraq, bringing together colleges that go back to the early 20th century.…

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About University of Baghdad

The University of Baghdad, founded in 1957, is the oldest and largest university in Iraq, bringing together colleges that go back to the early 20th century. Its main campus at Jadriya was planned by Walter Gropius and The Architects Collaborative. The campus fills a bend of the Tigris, with the monumental open-arch gateway and the 19-storey presidency tower as its landmarks.

Key facts

Name
University of Baghdad
Type
Other Places
City
Baghdad
Country
Iraq
Coordinates
33.2791152, 44.3848327
Last updated
2026-10-25

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