The American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB) is a private, non-profit University launched in February 2021. AUIB follows in the tradition of the three historical institutions of Baghdad: the House of Wisdom; al-Nizamiyah Madrasah, often described as the largest university in the medieval world; and al-Mustansiriyah Madrasah. As such, AUIB is steeped in the rich historical academic and intellectual traditions of Iraq while embracing the pedagogy and cutting-edge knowledge of the 21st century as embodied in the American-style system of higher education. As a bridge between historical traditions and modern technologies and knowledge, AUIB offers students a solid foundation for lifelong learning built on centuries-old cultural and academic traditions with an openness to global developments.