The University of Basrah Council serves as the strategic compass of the university, playing a pivotal role in decision-making and leading the path to academic excellence. The council comprises a distinguished group of experts and specialists, including the university president, the vice presidents for academic and administrative affairs, deans of faculties, representatives of the faculty members, the secretary of the university council, and representatives of research centers and the academics’ syndicate.


Regular Meetings to Enhance Performance:

The University Council convenes regularly, once a week, or as needed, to discuss various issues related to university operations and make necessary decisions and recommendations to ensure efficient and effective functioning.

Hosting Experts from Inside and Outside the University:


The council is keen on broadening the scope of discussions by inviting directors of various university departments and official figures from outside, depending on the topics under discussion. This enriches the decision-making process and strengthens cooperation between the different relevant entities.


Collaborative Decision-Making with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research:

The minutes of the council meetings are sent to the Advisory Board of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for approval, which enhances transparency and accountability and ensures the council's decisions align with the ministry’s general directions.


Commitment to Excellence:

The University of Basrah Council acts as a safety valve to ensure that the university operates according to the highest standards of quality and excellence. Through its participatory approach and its commitment to collaboration with various entities, the council contributes to achieving the university's mission and vision towards a bright academic future.



Members of the University Council


No. Position Name
1 President of the University of Basrah Prof. Dr. Muhannad Jawad Al-Asadi
2 Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Basrah Prof. Dr. Ali Hussein Rashk
3 Vice President for Administrative Affairs, University of Basrah Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haider Khazal Mehbes Alsenisal
4 Secretary of the University of Basrah Council Prof. Dr. Jubran Khalil Hassan
5 Dean of the College of Arts Prof. Dr. Majid Abdul Hamid Al-Kaabi
6 Dean of the College of Science Assoc. Prof. Dr. Majid Nouri Hamoud
7 Dean of the College of Engineering Prof. Dr. Mufid Turki Rashid
8 College of Medicine Prof. Dr. Qais Al-Moussawi
9 Dean of the College of Agriculture Prof. Dr. Raghdan Hashim Mohsen
10 Dean of the College of Administration and Economics Prof. Dr. Abdul Hussein Tawfiq Shibli
11 Dean of the College of Education for Pure Sciences Prof. Dr. Majid Mohammed Jassim Hamza
12 Dean of the College of Education for Humanities Prof. Dr. Nidaa Mohammed Baqer
13 Dean of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences Prof. Dr. Haidar Oufi Ahmed
14 Dean of the College of Law  Prof. Dr. Aqeel Fadel Hamad
15 Dean of the College of Fine Arts Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Abdullah Aboud
16 Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine Prof. Dr. Jalal Yassin Mustafa
17 Dean of the College of Education for Women Prof. Dr. Amal Mohammed Abdul Kareem
18 Dean of the College of Pharmacy  Prof. Dr. Jubran Khalil Hassan
19 Dean of the College of Dentistry Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatah Abdul Sahib Al-Khaqani
20 Dean of the College of Nursing Prof. Dr. Abdul Amir Abdullah Yaqoub
21 Dean of the College of Education, Qurna Prof. Dr. Adnan Sultan Abdul Nabi
22 Dean of the College of Computer Science and Information Technology
23 Dean of the Al-Zahraa College of Medicine Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mazen Hawaz Abdul Ridha
24 Director of the Marine Science Center Prof. Dr. Shakir Ghalib Ajeel
25 Dean of the College of Marine Sciences Prof. Dr. Osama Qasim Khalifa
26 Dean of the College of Graduate Studies Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ammar
27 Dean of the College of Administration and Economics, Qurna Prof. Dr. Adnan Farhan Abdul Hussein
28 Director of the Quality Assurance and University Performance Department Prof. Dr. Kazem Abdul Wahab Al-Asadi
29 Representative of the Iraqi Academics Syndicate Prof. Dr. Diaa Faleh Abdullah Al-Fikiki
30 Representative of Research Centers Prof. Dr. Khairallah Mousa Awad