The University of Basrah is one of the largest and oldest universities in Iraq. It is located in the city of Basra, the center of Basra Governorate in southern Iraq. The university includes many faculties with different medical, engineering, scientific and literary specializations.
The University of Basrah was established on April 1, 1964. The study began in five faculties (science, engineering, economics, law and literature) in the first academic year 1964-1965 and accepted 816 male and female students. During its years, the university has developed a lot and has become one of the centers of scientific research in Iraq.