Al-Zahraa University for Women, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has secured a place in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2027, ranking thirteenth among Iraqi private universities. This achievement reflects the university's continued progress in academic and research performance.

Dr. Zainab Al-Mulla Al-Sultani, President of Al-Zahraa University for Women, stated in an interview with the Shrine's official website that this academic recognition reflects the sustained efforts of the university's academic, research, and administrative staff, as well as their commitment to improving the quality of education and scientific research and advancing institutional and academic performance.

She added that the university places great importance on strengthening its educational and research environment and continuously developing its academic capabilities, contributing to consolidating its scientific standing and expanding its presence in international academic rankings.

Al-Sultani also explained that the Times Higher Education rankings assess universities based on five key pillars: teaching quality, research environment, research quality, international outlook, and industry engagement, in accordance with established scientific criteria for evaluating higher education institutions.

This achievement marks another step in Al-Zahraa University for Women's ongoing efforts to advance its educational and research systems and strengthen its position among higher education institutions, in line with its commitment to improving the quality of university education and scientific research.