There are three main institutions in Basra -The University of Basra, The Technical Institute, The Technical College and General Directorate of Education.
University of Basra has played a vital role providing large numbers of qualified cadres who are specialized to work in various fields. The University of is situated in the city of Basra, Iraq. Founded in 1964, has fourteen colleges located on four campuses around the city of Basra, along with research facilities and student dormitories
The University awards the degrees of BA, BSc, Higher Diploma, MA, MSc and PhD.
The list of colleges are as follows:
- College of Medicine
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Dentistry
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Engineering
- College of Science
- College of Agriculture
- College of Education
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Law
- College of Arts
- College of Physical Education
- College of Historical Studies
- College of Fine Arts
The University of Basrah has four campuses:
Northern Campus of Qarmat Ali: Includes the colleges of Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Science, Education, Agriculture and Physical Education.
Southern Campus of Bab Al Zubayer: Includes the colleges of Business and Economics, Law, Arts, Historical Studies, Fine Arts
College of Medicine Campus: Includes the College of Medicine and the Teaching Hospital.
College of Dentistry Campus: Includes the College of Dentistry.