Established in 1994, Al-Hadba University College is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Mosul (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Nineveh. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, Al-Hadba University College (HCU) is a coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. Al-Hadba University College (HCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. HCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.