جامعة التراث | |
Former names | Al Turath University College - كلية التراث الجامعة |
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Type | Private |
Established | 1988 |
Chairman | Mr. Ali Obaid Felaih Al-Ugaili |
Dean | Prof. Dr. Jaffar Jaber Jawad |
Location | , , 07808770800 , 33°19′5″N 44°21′38″E / 33.31806°N 44.36056°E |
Website | https://uoturath.edu.iq/ |
Al-Turath University ( Arabic: جامعة التراث) is a private Iraqi university and the oldest of such type in Iraq. Established in 1988 in the Mansour district of Baghdad, The name al-turath (التراث) means "heritage" or "tradition".
The establishment of Al-Turath University was back in 1988 as the first private sector educational institution in Iraq to meet the changing needs of the Iraqi society in terms of embracing students wishing to study within certain specialties based on the desire and personal ambition of each student and his/her future vision whenever public universities cannot meet such ambitions. [1]
Today, Al-Turath University has modern classrooms and laboratories equipped with all modern supplies and equipment.
The university is interested in aspects of scientific research by investing the energies of educators and students in theoretical and applied scientific research and studies, as well as training, raising awareness and scientific development within future foundations in line with modern developments through the acquisition of high technical and professional expertise and harnessing them scientifically and academically according to an advanced methodological perspective.
The university organizes and adopts several different scientific and cultural events to occupy its distinguished position among its peers at the local and international levels through its support and organization of a number of international conferences, symposiums and training courses.
Mr. Ali Obaid Felaih Al-Ugaili obtained a bachelor’s degree in law and assumed the post of chairing the Board of Trustees on 7/22/2017, his goal is (We Preserve Values & Prepare for Future).
Dr. Jaafar Jaber Jawad currently assumed the post of President of Al-Turath University on 12/05/2019.
Dr. Jaafar obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Baghdad in 2000, where he lectured in many Arab countries in Yemen and Libya.
He assumed the posts as head of the scientific Department for five years, Dean of[Al Salam College and is currently the president of Heritage University.
He discussed many of the theses of Ph.D. and Master’s students and participated in many scientific committees.
Al Turath University must be pioneer among its local and international peers via participating in the scientific, cultural, economic and social progress process development in Iraq.
Preparing study programs that correspond with the standards approved by international educational institutes in a way that participates effectively in providing the labor market’s needs and preparing qualified staffs from the graduates to compete locally and internationally, as well as enhancing the role of the University as a pioneer institute in developing of the scientific research and community services, as well as the growth of the financial and human resources of the University.
The university's interests are sustainable development, supporting the Study in Iraq initiative and empowering women.
All services provided for students, such as the laundry, sports facilities and clinics.