Founded in 2013, Mazaya Private University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Nasiriyah (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Dhi Qar. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, Mazaya Private University (MPU) is a coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. Mazaya Private University (MPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. MPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.