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Study in Basra / multi-campus

This guide explains student life in Basra / multi-campus, Iraq, including an estimated monthly student budget of $172, Hot desert climate with extremely hot, prolonged summers and mild winters., Iraqi Student Visa guidance, 1 universities. Explore verified details for Iraq below.

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$172
Climate
Hot desert climate with extremely hot, prolonged summers and mild winters.
Safety score
20/100
English friendliness
30%
Student visa
Iraqi Student Visa
Work while studying
International students are generally not permitted to work on a student visa in Iraq.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Food$172

Rent is for afree shared room in one of the 11 University of Basrah student dormitory complexes.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Free university accommodation for eligible students
  • Highly subsidized campus meals
  • Immersive Arabic language environment

Considerations

  • Significant safety and security concerns
  • Extreme summer temperatures often exceeding 45°C
  • Limited English proficiency in the general public
  • Lack of published comprehensive student budgets

Student housing in Basra / multi-campus

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Basra / multi-campus, Iraq. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

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Universities in Basra / multi-campus

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Follows the University of Basrah's official student services guide, which states dormitories are free and campus meals cost up to 2,500 IQD. Food is calculated at 3 maximum-price meals per day (225,000 IQD/month) converted to USD. Transport and leisure are unlisted in official sources and strictly set to 0 to avoid guessing. Figures apply to 2024.

Figures for Basra / multi-campus are taken from the published official student budgets listed below, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed October 2026.

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