The University of Technology – Iraq has advanced by 247 positions compared to the previous year, securing second place in the University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP).
The University of Technology – Iraq has achieved second place locally in the University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP), reflecting its notable progress in scientific research and academic performance both nationally and internationally. This ranking is one of the global systems that evaluates universities based on their academic performance and serves as a crucial resource for academic institutions to understand their position among other universities.
The URAP ranking methodology relies on a set of objective academic criteria, including published scientific output in scholarly journals, citation impact, international research collaboration, and research quality through indicators such as “number of articles” and “number of citations.” Data is gathered from well-known and reliable sources like Web of Science and InCites, which adds credibility to the ranking.
Each university’s score is calculated based on several key criteria:
Published articles: Representing the university’s current scientific output.
Research citations: Reflecting the impact of research within the scientific community.
Document count: Indicating the continuity of scientific production.
Article impact: Assessing the quality of published research based on its influence in specialized fields.
Citation impact: Evaluating the influence of research within the scientific community through citations.
International collaboration: Measuring the university’s openness to research collaboration with global institutions.
These criteria are part of a comprehensive process designed to assess academic performance and identify areas for improvement and development for each university, helping academic institutions formulate sustainable development strategies.
The University of Technology continues to improve its academic performance, demonstrating its strong commitment to advancing scientific research and enhancing its standing among Iraqi and international universities.
