Koya University achieved first place among universities in the Kurdistan Region and ranks among Iraq’s top ten in THE Impact Rankings 2025

This ranking evaluates universities worldwide based on their contribution to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on institutions that create significant social, environmental, and educational impact.

Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Zangana, President of Koya University, congratulated the university community and stated:

“Ranking in seven Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reflects our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and high-quality education. We take pride in leading the Kurdistan Region and being one of Iraq’s key institutions making a significant global impact.”

This achievement further strengthens Koya University’s position as a pioneering institution in the fields of education and research, highlighting its meaningful contribution to sustainable development both locally and globally.

Koya University is a dynamic academic institution rooted in its local community, yet through this recognition and its comprehensive strategic plan, it actively addresses the current needs of both national society and the global landscape. The university's vision aligns with the fifth pillar of its strategic plan—"Internationalization and Global Recognition"—with the second goal of this pillar being the “Advancement of Institutional Reputation.” Its second strategy—“Focusing on the Quality of Content”—is also in harmony with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to address the pressing social, regional, and international challenges and to help build a prosperous life for society at large.