The Northern Technical University is listed for the second consecutive year in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

The Northern Technical University has strengthened its international presence on the global higher education map by being listed, for the second consecutive year, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE). The university achieved a distinguished position for the year 2026, ranking in the third category nationally and the international category (+1501) — a remarkable achievement that adds to its rich academic record and reflects its accelerated institutional progress across multiple levels.

This milestone reaffirms that determination drives the impossible, and that institutions are measured by their impact, not their age. Such an accomplishment compels the university to redouble its efforts and intensify its work, further enhancing academic, research, and administrative performance to achieve broader successes that meet the aspirations of the global academic community.

The university remains committed to advancing its reputation and standing toward new horizons of excellence and innovation, while strictly adhering to the highest standards of academic accreditation and institutional quality, in line with the latest approved global models and benchmarks — solidifying its role as a beacon of knowledge and learning at both the regional and international levels.

On this proud academic occasion, the University Presidency, represented by Professor Dr. Alia Abbas Ali Al-Attar, President of the Northern Technical University, extends its heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to all its faculty members, administrative staff, and dear students for this major institutional achievement — praying to Almighty God for continued success, prosperity, and greater excellence and progress.