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Duhok Polytechnic University (DPU) has achieved leading positions in the AD Scientific Index 2026, marking a significant achievement that reflects the University’s growing academic standing, research productivity, and increasing international scientific visibility.

According to the latest results of the AD Scientific Index 2026, Duhok Polytechnic University has achieved the following rankings:

Ranked 1st: among all universities in Duhok Governorate.

Ranked 3rd: among all public universities in the Kurdistan Region.

Ranked 16th: among all universities in Iraq.

Significance of the AD Scientific Index and Its Indicators

The AD Scientific Index differs from traditional university rankings, which may rely primarily on factors such as campus infrastructure, budget, or surveys. Instead, it is an international ranking system that evaluates universities based on the research performance and scientific impact of their researchers.

Evaluation Indicators

Scientific Strength Indicator:

The system measures overall scientific strength, citations, and the scholarly output of researchers and academic staff at the University.

H-Index:

The H-Index is an indicator that reflects both research productivity and impact. For example, an H-Index of 20 means that a researcher has at least 20 publications, each of which has received at least 20 citations.

i10-Index:

The i10-Index indicates the number of publications that have received at least 10 citations each.