Overview
Founded in 2003, the Ahl al-Bayt University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Karbala (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, Ahl al-Bayt University (ABU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. Ahl al-Bayt University (ABU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 21-year-old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Iraqi higher education organization a least selective institution. ABU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
Control
private
Entity
for-profit
Size
very small-sized
Selectivity
least selective
University Identity
| Name | Ahl al-Bayt University  |
|---|---|
| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة أهل البيت |
| Acronym | ABU |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Motto | In the name of the Ahl al-Bayt, this high structure transcends time |
| Colours | Yellow and white |
| Screenshot |
|
| Video Presentation |
n.a.; please submit an official Ahl al-Bayt University general video presentation. |
University Location
| Address | Al-Hur Street, Al-Hurr Al-Sagheer Street; PO Box 486 Karbala 56001 Karbala Iraq |
|---|---|
 |
Location Map and Satellite View |
 |
+964 (781) 163 8048 |
 |
+964 |
Gender Admission 
Admission Selection 
Admission Rate 
International Students Admission 
Admission Office 
Student Enrollment 
Academic Staff 
Control Type 
Entity Type 
Campus Setting 
Academic Calendar 
University Library 
University Housing 
Sport Facilities/Activities 
Financial Aid 
Study Abroad 
Distance Learning 
Academic Counseling 
Career Services 
Open Education Global
Wikipedia Article
Facebook
X
Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Ahl al-Bayt University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Ahl al-Bayt University's Facebook page
Ahl al-Bayt University's X (formerly Twitter) page
Ahl al-Bayt University's YouTube channel
Ahl al-Bayt University's Instagram page
n.a.
n.a.