Basra University for Oil and Gas is included in the UI GreenMetric ranking for 2026

The University of Basra for Oil and Gas achieved the position of (67) out of ninety-two Iraqi universities and colleges that were present in the (UI GreenMetric) global ranking for the year 2026, according to the data published on the official website of the ranking. The university also came in the ranking of (1269) out of 2016 internationally.

This year's edition saw the participation of approximately (2016) university institutions from (110) countries around the world

This ranking reflects the growing presence of Iraqi higher education institutions in the areas of university sustainability.

The UI GreenMetric ranking ( https://uigreenmetric.com/rankings/university/overall-rankings-2026) is based on six key criteria for measuring universities’ performance in the field of sustainability, including campus work environment and infrastructure (15%), energy and climate change (21%), waste management (18%), optimal use of water (10%), transportation and mobility within campus (18%), as well as academic education and research programs (18%).