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The University of Jordan (Arabic: الجامعة الأردنية; abbreviated UJ or JU) is a public university located in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 1962,[10] and it is the largest and oldest institution of higher education in Jordan. It is located in the capital Amman in the Jubaiha District of Amman. The university comprises 25 faculties[11] and offers 91 bachelor's programs and 161 postgraduate programs.[12] According to its published strategy, it aims to strengthen its international profile and productivity across academic fields.[13]

Key Information

Enrollment grew from about 35,000 students in the early 2000s to roughly 45,000 by the mid-2010s, surpassing 50,000 in 2019.[14] The university reports more than 200,000 graduates.[15][16][17] Its student body includes about 12% international students.[18] The faculty numbers roughly 1,600 members, about one-third of whom hold the rank of full professor. Most of them earned their academic qualifications at institutions in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Arab world, in addition to who are University of Jordan alumni.[16] The University District is considered to be one of the most developed parts of Amman, with a rich history of education, culture, and a high population density.[19] Also, its street is a main street and one of the most vibrant streets in the city.

In terms of international recognition, the University of Jordan has secured the top spot locally and ranked 324th globally in the QS World University Rankings for 2026. This accomplishment further solidifies its position as a leading institution within the academic landscape.[20]

Campuses

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Amman

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Aerial view of Amman campus

In 1962, the University of Jordan selected Jubaiha area as the construction site for its campus. Situated north of the capital, Amman,[21][22] the conservatory offered ample space, picturesque views adorned with ancient cypress and pine trees, and a central location, close to significant landmarks in Jordan.[23]

Spanning an area of 1,200 dunums, equivalent to 0.463 square miles (1.20 km2),[24] The university's main campus in Jubaiha borders University Street (Queen Rania Street), a major road connecting eastern and western Amman. The corridor includes cafés, restaurants, hotels, and student housing, and it is a common destination for students and visitors.

The campus features twelve gates,[25] including one on the southern side, two on the eastern side, two on the northern side, and seven on the western side, notably the University Street side, which includes the main entrance. Also, the university designates four lots for student parking:[26] near the School of Arts (south campus), the Admissions and Registration Unit by University Street, the School of Education at the northern gate, and the Scientific Parking area on the eastern side of the scientific faculties.

Aqaba

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Aqaba branch

Aqaba Campus is the southern branch of the University of Jordan. It is located in Aqaba, Jordan, and it was established in 2009 as part of a national strategy to expand higher education and spur development in the Aqaba region.[27] His Majesty King Abdullah II laid its foundation stone in April 2009.[28] The campus occupies a distinguished location on the northern outskirts of Aqaba. The campus has developed a range of facilities and infrastructure to support student life.[29] It features modern academic buildings. Recreational and sports facilities are also part of the campus, such as a multi-purpose gymnasium for indoor sports and other leisure amenities available to students. In 2024, the university began construction of a dedicated women's dormitory within the campus.[28]

History

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Establishment

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Before the University of Jordan was founded, Jordanians repeatedly called for establishing a national university. In the 1950s, many students pursued higher education abroad.[30] In 1962, a British Army delegation met with the commanders of the Jordanian Army to negotiate terms for aid from the British government intended to help with the establishment of the University of Jordan.[31][10] Before issuing the royal decree,[10] King Hussein bin Talal discussed the project with Prime Minister Wasfi al-Tal, and they agreed to proceed. The king tasked al-Tal with leading the university's establishment.[32] The royal decree stated:[33]

... We firmly believe in all of these factors and in response to them, and in accordance with Article 40 of the Constitution, as well as the decision made by our Council of Ministers, we hereby declare our intention as follows: A university shall be founded in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to be named the University of Jordan, with its main campus situated at the Jubaiha site in the capital city of the Kingdom.

During the founding of the university, King Hussein bin Talal toured the premises accompanied by Prince Mohammed, the university president, members of the board of trustees, and Prime Minister Wasfi al-Tal.

On the Opening ceremony of the university, King Hussein bin Talal, accompanied by his convoy, Prince Hassan bin Talal, and Jordanian Prime Minister Wasfi al-Tal, arrived at the university. They were warmly welcomed by the university's president, Nasir al-Din al-Asad, the head of the Board of Trustees, Samir Al-Rifai, and other members of the Board of Trustees.[34]

During a ceremony held on 17 April 1965, King Hussein was presented with the university's first degree, an honorary doctorate. In a speech at the university auditorium, King Hussein said that establishing the university had long been a national aspiration and expressed his pride at its realization:[34]

With fervent and faithful words, I proudly declare, on behalf of the unified Jordanian family, the establishment of the University of Jordan in our beloved country on the second day of September 1962. Today, I stand here, grateful to God, witnessing the joyous celebration of the inauguration of our beloved university. It brings me great joy to hold its certificate, robe, and badge. I offer my heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty, whose power knows no bounds.

— During the opening ceremony of the university on April 17, 1965, King Hussein bin Talal.

Early history

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On 25 December 1965, the University of Jordan commenced its first day of teaching.[35] At its inception, the university operated from three buildings with a budget of 50,000 dinars and eight faculty members, along with a small number of international professors.[33] Early faculty included Nasir al-Din al-Asad, Abdul-Karim Gharaybeh, Fakher Aqel, Shawqi Daif, and Hashim Yaghi. The sole college was the Faculty of Arts,[36] and enrollment was 167 students, including 17 female students.[37]

In its early years, the administration expanded infrastructure and added new faculties. In 1965, the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Economics and Commerce were established alongside the Faculty of Arts.[30]

Jordanian media in late 1962 referred to the University of Jordan as "the Mother University". It was the first university established in the country.[30] Early activities included the Samir Al-Rifai Theater hosting the first Jordanian theater production and a Department of Sociology initiative credited as the first Jordanian community project.[24] The university also introduced a credit hour system, cited as the first in the Arab world.[24] In its early years, it was organized as a state university that operated independently of the government, with scientific, financial, and administrative autonomy.[38]

In its early years, instruction was in Arabic for the humanities and in English for scientific and technical fields. The humanities faculties included scholars such as Nasir al-Din al-Asad, Shawqi Daif, Hashem Yaghi, Nihad al-Mousa, Ibrahim al-Samarrai, and Abdulkareem Khalefah.[30] The university initially followed an annual academic system, in 1968 it adopted a more flexible structure that broadened students' course choices.[30]

1970–1990: Expansion and economic challenges

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Main entrance and campus buildings in 1972

Despite political and security disruptions in Jordan in the late 1960s and early 1970s (including regional hostilities and the Black September conflict), the University of Jordan expanded. Between 1970 and 1990 it added new faculties and established research centers. During this period, Jordan's economy grew with financial assistance from the United States and several Arab states.[39] The university added ten faculties, including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, Nursing, Agriculture, Law, and Physical Education. Also, it created eight research centers, and established its teaching hospital (JUH).[30]

Other developments included establishing the Deanship of Student Affairs and the Deanship of Scientific Research. The university mosque was inaugurated on 10 June 1980 in a ceremony attended by King Hussein and Prince Hassan. On 6 April 1982, a royal decree established the Islamic Cultural Center.[40]

Financial support for the university fluctuated during this period. It was increased from 225,000 Jordanian dinars in 1970 to 950,000 dinars by 1990.[39][30]

1990–2000: Democratization and student movements

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University students celebrate the royal seating day, August 3, 1994.

Following the lifting of martial law in Jordan, a period of political liberalization coincided with continued expansion at the university. In the 1990s, student activism intensified, including calls to establish a national student union, beginning at the University of Jordan.[30]

During this period, the administration adopted a single-vote system for electing student representatives to the University Council. A preparatory committee was elected in 1990, and in 1992 a Student Council was established, distinct from a full student union.[41] University policies remained aligned with national political direction, which led to periodic tensions between student groups and administrators.[42]

In 1998, the University Board of Trustees was reinstated, and the university regained academic, administrative, and financial autonomy. The Higher Education Council's authority for accreditation and quality assurance was transferred to the Accreditation Council.[42]

2000–Present: Expansion and research development

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During this period, the university established its Aqaba branch, introduced parallel and international admission programs, adopted blended learning, and student activism on campus increased.[30]

In 2000, government funding to the university fell to 400,000 Jordanian dinars.[30] In the following years, the enrollment and faculty numbers increased. The university introduced new admission categories in 2000. It also admitted large cohorts under scholarship schemes based on social and political criteria. They included grants for students from under-served regions, tribal communities, and the children of military and security personnel.[30]

In 2008, during the presidency of Khaled Al-Karaki, the university established its Aqaba branch, and began operating in 2009.[43][44] From 2000 to 2011, the university reported 78 patents, 752 books, and 8,764 research papers by its faculty.[30]

A significant institutional milestone was achieved in 2008 under the presidency of Khaled Al-Karaki when the university established its Aqaba branch, which began operations in 2009.[43][44] Between 2000 and 2011, the university registered 78 patents, published 752 books, and produced 8,764 research papers authored by its faculty members.

In the early 2010s, the administration adopted a plan to position the University of Jordan as an internationally oriented, research-focused institution. The plan allocated 5% of the annual budget to scientific research, and graduate offerings expanded to 111 master's programs, 38 doctoral programs, and 16 higher-specialization programs in medicine.

Student activism also intensified during the 2010s, with several influential student organizations shaping campus political discourse. Prominent electoral lists included Nashama, Ahl Al-Himma, Al-Awda, Al-Karama, and Al-Tajdeed, among others.

In 2012, during the university's Golden Jubilee, King Abdullah II inaugurated the celebration at Al-Hassan Bin Talal Auditorium, where former university presidents were honored and several new facilities were opened.[45] In his address, the university president reported that since its founding the University of Jordan had graduated 159,383 students.[46][47]

University presidents

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Main article: President of the University of Jordan

Academics

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Schools

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The University of Jordan offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It has 78 undergraduate programs and 143 postgraduate programs which are divided into 109 master's degrees, and 34 doctoral degrees.[48] Faculties are organized into three streams: Scientific faculties, Humanitarian faculties, and Medical (Health) faculties.[49]

Scientific faculties

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School Founded
Science 1965
Agriculture 1973
Engineering 1975
Information Technology 2000

The scientific faculties include the School of Science, School of Agriculture, School of Engineering, and the King Abdullah II School of Information Technology. These faculties collectively cover the natural and applied sciences, from fundamental scientific disciplines (in the School of Science) and agricultural studies (in the School of Agriculture) to various engineering fields and information technology programs. The School of Engineering, established in 1975, has grown to be the university's largest faculty. It comprises departments in civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical, industrial, and other engineering areas; notably, by 2021 all its departments had attained ABET accreditation.[50] The King Abdullah II School for Information Technology (KASIT) was founded in 2000 under the patronage of King Abdullah II. It focuses on computer science and IT education and was created to advance the information technology sector in Jordan.[51]

Humanitarian faculties

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Faculty Founded
Arts 1962
Sharia 1964
Business 1965
Educational Sciences 1972
Law 1976
Physical Education 1979
Arts and Design 2002
Foreign Languages 2008
International Studies 2008
Archaeology and Tourism 2012
School of Arts and Design

The university has ten humanities faculties. Most of the humanities faculties are located in the northern part of the university. They encompass a broad range of non-scientific disciplines and professional fields. This group includes the School of Arts, School of Sharia (Islamic studies), School of Business, School of Educational Sciences, School of Law, and School of Physical Education, as well as the School of Arts and Design, Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II School of International Studies, School of Foreign Languages, and School of Archaeology and Tourism.

School of Business

The first school in the history of Jordan is the School of Arts.[52] It is a leading center for humanities, social sciences, and literature,[53] while the School of Sharia (established in 1964 as the university's fourth college) focuses on Islamic theology and jurisprudence.[54] The School of Business, founded in 1965, comprises seven departments (such as management, finance, and accounting) and was the first public university business school in Jordan to achieve AACSB accreditation.[55] The School of Physical Education (also known as the School of Sport Sciences) provides programs in sports science and physical training. Specialized schools like the School of Arts and Design (established 2002) foster fine arts and design education, and the Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II School of International Studies (established 2008) is dedicated to politics and international relations. It is one of the only academic institutions in Jordan specializing in those fields in English.[56] Also, the School of Foreign Languages offers degree programs in a variety of languages and literature. Other faculties in this category include the School of Archaeology and Tourism, the School of Educational Sciences and the School of Law.

Medical faculties

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See Also: Medical education in Jordan

Faculty Founded
School of Medicine 1971
School of Nursing 1972
School of Pharmacy 1980
School of Dentistry 1984
School of Rehabilitation Sciences 1999
School of Pharmacy

The medical and health faculties consist of the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Dentistry, and the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. The School of Medicine was established in 1971. It is the first medical school in Jordan.[57] Also, the School of Nursing, opened in 1972, was the first program in the country to offer a bachelor's degree in nursing.[58] It played a key role in training professional nurses for Jordan's healthcare system. The School of Pharmacy was founded in 1979 as Jordan's first pharmacy faculty,[59] and the School of Dentistry followed in 1982 to train dentists in oral health and dental surgery.[60] The School of Rehabilitation Sciences (established in 1999) is one of the university's youngest faculties. It is specialised in health fields such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, prosthetics, and speech and hearing sciences.[61]

Library (UJL)

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Main article: University of Jordan Library
UJL from the north side

The University of Jordan Library (UJL) was established in 1962. It was established with the founding of the university. It occupies more than 12,000 square meters, with an additional 4,000 square meters of reading rooms distributed across faculties and research centers. Its collection exceeds one million print and electronic items and serves faculty, students, researchers, and visiting scholars. It was the second public library in Jordan, after the Central Library founded in 1960. The UJL is organized into three departments: Technical, Library Services, and Information. These departments manage acquisitions, cataloging and classification, lending, reference, deposits, and library systems. Holdings include historical documents and archives, parliamentary minutes, newspaper runs dating to 1870, and records from Jerusalem's Sharia courts and the Mamluk Sultanate. It also serves as a depository for United Nations and other international-organization documents. An American Corner opened in September 2018. The library is open 90 hours per week, and serves about 11,000 users daily. Also, it provides facilities for visually impaired students. Since 1986 it has been a repository for theses and dissertations from Arab universities accredited by the Association of Arab Universities. The UJL provides an online catalog (Horizon) and other digital access services.[62][63]

Centers and institutes

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Institutes

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  • Institute of Archaeology
  • International Institute for Teaching Arabic Language to Speakers of Other Languages
  • Social Work Institute
  • Institute of agricultural research training extension and education
  • The Institute for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World

Centers

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  • Center for Photonics Research
  • The University of Jordan Language Center

Directed at offering courses of Arabic language as a foreign language.

One of 10 academies in the world that regulate Arabic language and literature. The academy is considered one of the world's top references for Arabic language and Arabic literature. The main publication of the academy is the biannual journal "The Journal of Jordan Academy of Arabic" (ISSN 0258-1094), as well as many dictionaries and other publications.

  • The Islamic Cultural Center

Established in 1982, it provides support for researchers on Islamic studies, it also organizes courses and seminars for Islamic history and literature scholars.[64]

  • The Center for Documents and Manuscripts

Established in 1972 to promote the study of Arabic and Islamic heritage, and to provide researchers with original and primary sources. The CDM library boasts 31,000 manuscripts.[65]

  • Water and Environment Research and Study Center[66]

The objective of the establishment of the center is to provide research in water management and environment on the regional and international level.[66]

  • Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies[67]

The University of Jordan launched its first graduate program in 1968/69, it was an MA program in Educational Administration and Guidance, the faculty cooperates with:

  1. Jordan Media Institute which offers a one–year practical master's degree.
  2. The National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics, which offers MA and High Diploma.
  • Center for Strategic Studies Jordan

The center was established in 1998 aiming to perform political and economical studies on the national and regional level. The center also performs polls with high levels of accuracy. The center occasionally performs studies for Aljazeera.

Jordan university hospital

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Main article: Jordan University Hospital
Jordan University Hospital building

Jordan University Hospital (JUH) is a public teaching and research hospital in Amman. It was founded in 1973 under the name Grand Amman Hospital. It became the country's first university teaching hospital in 1975 when it was incorporated into the University of Jordan and renamed Jordan University Hospital.[68] JUH offers a comprehensive range of medical services across numerous specialties and has introduced advanced procedures such as cochlear implants and bone marrow transplants. It also serves as a major center for medical education and research. It provides clinical training for medical, nursing, and allied health students, and it supports postgraduate specialist training. Notably, JUH was the first hospital in the Arab region (and the second in the Middle East) to achieve accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).[69] It also has affiliations with King Hussein Cancer Center, which was the first Cancer Center outside of the United States to be accredited by the JCI Disease Specific Certification (DSC) in November 2007.[70]

Scientific research

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Scientific collections

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The world's only discovered fossil bones of the Arambourgiania pterosaur (discovered in Russeifa in 1943) are stored in the University of Jordan.[71]

The university research facilities contain collections of historic documents and manuscripts as well as fossil remains that are considered to be of valuable importance for the scientific community, "to provide primary and secondary sources for researchers", among which are the world's only discovered fossil bones of Arambourgiania.[71]

Jordan university press

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Wadah Khanfar, former director general of Al Jazeera

According to Nature journal, Jordan has the highest number of researchers per million people in the Arab World,[72] and the 30th worldwide.[73] In its objective to promote scientific research, the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research established collaboration with the University of Jordan Deanship of Academic Research in the early 1990s to publish several internationally peer-reviewed scientific journals on the highest standards in applied and social sciences as well as medical and pharmaceutical sciences. These journals are:

The University of Jordan Press issues the internationally peer-reviewed Dirasat Journal series, and several other journals in Arabic literature, Arabic and Middle Eastern history, and regional culture:

Rankings

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University rankings
Global – Overall
ARWU World[84]801–900 (2023)
QS World[85]=324 (2026)
THE World[86]601–800 (2024)
USNWR Global[87]=866 (2023)
Global – Science and engineering
ARWU Electrical & Electronic Engineering[88]401–500
Regional – Overall
QS Arab region[89]10
THE Emerging Economies[90]179

The University of Jordan has the highest admission scores for most majors in the country.[91] According to the 2021 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, it was the top ranked university in Jordan and the number 11 university in the Arab world.[92]

In 2022, QS ranked the university in the 591 – 600 band in the world with 5 stars rating, 101 – 450 by subject rankings, tenth in the Arab world and 301 – 500 in graduate employability globally.[93] In the same year, Times Higher Education ranked the university within the 801 – 1000 band globally, 179th for BRICS and Emerging Economies, 250 – 300 in Asian university rankings, and 22nd for Arab University Rankings 2021.[90]

In 2022, the University of Jordan ranked in the 701 – 800 band in Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities, and in 151 – 500 band for various subject rankings.[94]

In 2023, the University of Jordan ranked in the 801–900 band in the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) and in the 591–600 band in the QS World University Rankings.

In 2024, the University of Jordan maintained its position in the 801–900 band in the ARWU and improved to the 498th position in the QS World University Rankings[95]

International affiliations and agreements

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Bilateral agreements

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The University of Jordan has hundreds of agreements mostly for student exchange programs, of which 16 agreements are with universities in the United States[96] such as Vanderbilt University[97] and Murray State University.[98]

Affiliations

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Students

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The University of Jordan Student Union is the University's student body.

The regulations governing the Student Union have been subject to several revisions and major changes since its conception. The latest version of these regulations was written by a committee of both students (Hamdoon Khateeb, Malek Khalaileh, Khaled Gabba, Yasmeen AbuTaleb, Issam Khoury) and faculty members (Dr. Ali Mahafzah, Dr. Ali Badran, Dr. Ali Sawwa) and put into effect in 2008.[99]

Alumni

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Notable professors and faculty

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First Cohort of Graduates of University of Jordan, 1966. King Hussein (center) sits with the university lecturers, Prime Minister Wasfi al-Tal and Sa'id Mufti, and the university president Nasir al-Din al-Asad (behind the podium) addresses the graduating students.

The University of Jordan's faculty has included scholars and public figures across several fields. Nasir al-Din al-Asad, a founding faculty member, served as the university's first president (1962–1968) and later as Jordan's minister of higher education.[100] Abdelsalam al-Majali, a physician and former university president, later served twice as prime minister.[101] Kamel Abu Jaber, professor of political science and former dean, was appointed foreign minister.[102] Mohammad S. Obaidat, a professor at the King Abdullah II School of Information Technology, is an IEEE Life Fellow. Some sources report rankings placing him among leading scholars in telecommunications and cybersecurity.[103]

In the sciences, Shaher Momani is known for work in fractional calculus. Jordanian press reported that he was "nominated" for the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics, and he has appeared in lists of leading researchers in the field.[104] Rankings place him among the global top 2% and identify him as a top-ranked Arab mathematician.[105] The late Ali H. Nayfeh, who taught in mechanical engineering, was the inaugural winner of the Thomas K. Caughey Dynamics Award,[106] and was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Medal in mechanical engineering.

In law, Kamel al-Saeed and George Hazboun taught on the faculty and contributed to the development of legal education at the university.[107] Several academics also moved into public service: Khaled Toukan served as dean of engineering at the University of Jordan, later became minister of education. Walid al-Maani, an emeritus professor of neurosurgery, established the neurosurgery department at the medical school in the 1970s and later became the university's seventh president in 1998 after serving as dean and vice president.[108]

The humanities at the University of Jordan have included writers and critics who taught and held leadership roles. Abdulkareem Khalefah taught from the early years, and served as the university's president (1968–1971), and later headed the Jordan Academy of Arabic.[109] Ibrahim al-Samarrai, an Iraqi poet and scholar of classical literature, has taught in the Arabic department.[110] In history, Abdul-Karim Gharaybeh wrote on Jordanian and Arab history. Hashem Yaghi produced studies of modern Arabic poetry and prose. Mahmoud al-Samra was a literary scholar and former minister of culture. He served as dean of arts (1968–1973) and published widely.[111]

In English literature and translation, faculty have included Mohammad Shaheen (joined 1985), whose teaching and research in English and comparative literature extended over several decades. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of literary studies in Jordan.[112] Also Rula Quawas, professor of American literature who introduced courses on feminist theory and founded the Women's Studies Center in 2006. Albert Jamil Butros, department chair in the 1960s and 1970s who later served as Jordan's ambassador to the United Kingdom and published on Middle English, including Chaucer. And Mohammad Asfour, a professor of Arabic–English translation.[113] Quawas received Princess Basma's Award for Leadership in women's empowerment and was nominated for the U.S. State Department's International Women of Courage Award in 2013.[114]

Prominent alumni

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Notable alumni of the University of Jordan have made contributions across politics, science, business, literature, journalism, and academia. Several graduates have held high political positions, such as the former Jordanian prime ministers Bisher Khasawneh, Marouf al-Bakhit, and Fayez al-Tarawneh,[115][116] also Rami Hamdallah, who became prime minister of the Palestinian Authority after serving as president of the university.[117] Beyond the premiership, the university's alumni have held cabinet and senior public posts. Maha Ali earned a B.Sc. in industrial engineering at UJ and later served as minister of industry and trade. The late Eid Dahiyat (B.A. English, 1967) served as minister of education and led several universities. Compilations of alumni note that more than 100 have served as ministers in the region (excluding prime ministers),[118] more than 60 have served in the House of Representatives or the Senate in Jordan,[119] more than 10 have served as ambassadors,[120] and more than 15 as bank directors,[121] and 14 as chief executives outside the banking sector.[122] The university was attended by the eldest daughter of King Hussein bin Talal, Her Royal Highness Princess Alia bint Hussein,[123] and Sharifa Nofa bint Nasser.[124] Both of them are members of the royal family in Jordan.

Notable University of Jordan alumni and affiliates in government posts. For example: Khaled al-Karaki (former chief of the Royal Court and minister of culture; former UJ president) studied at the university. Also, Wajih Owais (former minister of higher education; former JUST president), Hala Zawati (former energy minister), Firas al-Hawari (former health minister), Bassam Talhouni (former justice minister), Adel al-Twaisi (former higher-education minister; former UJ president), Jumana Ghunaimat (former minister of state for information affairs; ambassador to Morocco), Amer al-Fayez (president and chairman at Al-Abdali Investment & Development PSC), and Fayez al-Dwairi (retired general and strategic analyst).

Some alumni and attendees have held senior roles in diplomacy. John Abizaid, a retired U.S. Army four-star general and later U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, studied Arabic at UJ as an Olmsted Scholar.[125] Jeffrey D. Feltman, a U.S. diplomat who became ambassador to Lebanon and a UN under-secretary-general, spent a year at UJ studying Arabic. Ahmet Davutoğlu, Turkey's prime minister from 2014 to 2016, studied Arabic at UJ.[126] Hoshyar Zebari, Iraq's foreign minister for more than a decade, earned a B.A. in political science from UJ in 1976.[127]

In science and academia, alumni like Lubna Tahtamouni have earned recognition as researchers. She is a biologist known for her cancer research. Tahtamouni was named among the BBC's "100 Women" for her advocacy of women in STEM careers.[128] Yousef Al-Abed is a chemist and professor at Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, and Jalil Tarif an economist who serves as the Secretary General of the Arab Union for Securities Commissions.[129]

Alumni work in arts, literature, and media. Habib al-Zyoudi earned a B.A. in Arabic literature at the University of Jordan in 1987. His poetry draws on patriotic and folkloric themes. Musa Hawamdeh graduated from the Faculty of Arts in 1982 and later published free-verse collections. In research and advocacy, Ramy Abdu received an MBA from UJ before completing a doctorate abroad and founded the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor,[130] and Ayman Otoom completed postgraduate study in Arabic at the university. He is a prominent poet and novelist in Middle East. Najeeb al-Shorbaji, who served at the World Health Organization in Geneva, leads Jordan's eHealth Development Association and has worked on knowledge-management initiatives. Among women writers and activists, Zulaikha Abu Risha earned B.A. (1966) and M.A. (1989) degrees in Arabic literature at UJ and has published poetry and criticism, especially women's rights.[131] Among contemporary writers, Nourah Al Saad has published essays and literary criticism.

In the entertainment and sport, Lara Elayyan is a Palestinian-Jordanian singer who studied at UJ. Tima Shomali, who earned a B.Sc. in Business Administration (Finance) before moving into film and comedy and creating the Netflix series "AlRawabi School for Girls".[132] Alaa Wardi, who studied music and sound engineering at UJ and, after graduating in 2008, built an a cappella and YouTube career.[133] And taekwondo athlete Ahmad Abughaush, a Sports Science student when he won Olympic gold at the 2016 Rio Games, after which UJ awarded him a full scholarship.[134]

In journalism and media across the Arab region, Wadah Khanfar earned an engineering degree in 1990 and later served as director general of Al Jazeera (2003–2011); Fast Company listed him among its global thinkers. Ehab Al Shihabi completed a B.A. and an MBA at UJ and later became executive director for international operations at Al Jazeera Media Network.[135][136][137][138] In religious media, Mohammad Qudah completed B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Islamic jurisprudence at UJ and later hosted programs on Yaqeen FM while serving in government.[139] The late Nahed Hattar, who earned a sociology degree in 1982, worked as a columnist and political writer until his assassination in 2016.[140]

In international organizations and public service. Sima Sami Bahous earned a B.A. in English literature at UJ and in 2021 was appointed executive director of UN Women. Malik R. Dahlan received an LL.B. from UJ, and works as an international lawyer and mediator, and is professor of international law and public policy (emeritus) at Queen Mary University of London. In public administration, Afroz Ahmad, an Indian civil servant, has also held senior roles.

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  • Jordan University Hospital
    Jordan University Hospital
  • Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II School
    Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II School
  • Cavalry Unit in front of the Clock Tower
    Cavalry Unit in front of the Clock Tower
  • Main gate
    Main gate
  • School of Educational Sciences
    School of Educational Sciences
  • King Abdullah II School of Information Technology
    King Abdullah II School of Information Technology
  • School of Rehabilitation Sciences
    School of Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Language Center
    Language Center
  • Trees on the south side of the university
    Trees on the south side of the university
  • Panoramic view of the south side of the University
    Panoramic view of the south side of the University
  • Clock Tower
    Clock Tower
  • School of Engineering
    School of Engineering
  • Archaeological Museum
    Archaeological Museum
  • Green Lawn at the University
    Green Lawn at the University
  • Foreign Languages Garden
    Foreign Languages Garden
  • University Stadium
    University Stadium
  • A Hejaz Railway passenger coach on the university campus
    A Hejaz Railway passenger coach on the university campus

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The University of Jordan (UJ), established in 1962 by royal decree in , is Jordan's first and largest , enrolling over 30,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties including arts, sciences, , , and . As a leading institution in the region, UJ emphasizes scientific, technological, and cultural advancement, contributing to national development through research and education in fields vital to 's economy and society. The university operates a comprehensive campus with facilities such as the and specialized museums, supporting its role as a hub for and . UJ has achieved notable recognition in global assessments, ranking 368th worldwide in the 2025 and securing the top position among Jordanian universities in the 2024 Arab University Rankings, reflecting strengths in teaching, research, and international outlook. However, in October 2025, UJ withdrew from the World University Rankings, citing concerns over methodological transparency and fairness in evaluation practices, underscoring a commitment to amid perceived flaws in international ranking systems. Graduates have distinguished themselves in professional fields, with several featured in rankings for notable accomplishments. Despite its prominence, UJ operates within Jordan's public higher education framework, where enrollment pressures and resource allocation present ongoing challenges, though it maintains a 5 QS Stars rating for overall excellence.

Location and Infrastructure

Main Campus in Amman

The main campus of the University of Jordan is situated in the Al-Jubayha neighborhood of northern , along Queen Rania Street, within the densely populated University District. This urban location integrates the campus into a vibrant area encompassing educational, residential, commercial, and medical developments that have evolved alongside the university since its founding. Covering 120 hectares (1.2 square kilometers), the has undergone substantial expansion from its initial setup in , incorporating new buildings and to support academic growth. It currently features 82 buildings, housing various faculties, administrative offices, and auxiliary structures essential for university operations. Green spaces constitute about 12% of the campus area, with roughly 6% allocated to natural forest and another 6% to gardens, preserving its function as an urban "" amid ongoing development pressures that have incrementally reduced open areas. The layout emphasizes accessibility and integration with Amman's northern suburbs, facilitating student life amid essential amenities and historical landmarks in proximity.

Key Facilities Including Hospital and Library

The Jordan University Hospital functions as the primary affiliated with the University of Jordan, established by royal decree on January 1, 1971, as the Amman Great Hospital and annexed to the university in 1975 by another royal decree. It maintains a capacity of 550, expandable to 600 in emergencies, and encompasses over 30 specialized medical units across departments such as and pediatric , delivering advanced clinical services, laboratory testing, and training for medical students and residents. The University of Jordan Library operates as the central academic resource hub, structured with three departments and nine sections to efficiently serve students, , and researchers through services like borrowing, electronic database access, and assistance. Its collections include manuscripts, printed books, Arabic and foreign periodicals, historical newspapers, and digital resources, supporting scholarly inquiry and preservation of regional . Additional key facilities encompass the Information Technology Center, which oversees computer labs equipped for programming, skills development, and to bolster technological , and the Sports Activities Complex, including multipurpose gyms, tennis courts, and venues with seating for about 450, promoting and university events.

Historical Development

Founding and Establishment in 1962

The University of Jordan was established by Royal Decree on September 2, 1962, during the reign of King Hussein bin Talal, marking the founding of Jordan's first and addressing the prior reliance on foreign institutions for higher education. Prior to this, postsecondary options in Jordan were limited to teacher training programs starting in 1951, with most aspiring students attending universities abroad, such as in or , which underscored the strategic imperative for a domestic academic center to build national capacity in teaching, research, and . Initial academic operations began in the fall semester of 1962 with the Faculty of Arts as the sole college, enrolling 167 students, including 17 females, under modest resources but with ambitions to expand scholarly pursuits aligned with Jordan's developmental needs. Nasir al-Din al-Asad, a prominent scholar, was appointed as the inaugural president, serving from 1962 to 1968 and guiding the institution's formative years. The first Board of Trustees, chaired by Samir al-Rifai—a former —included notable Jordanian figures to ensure oversight and alignment with royal directives. The university's Jubaiha campus in western Amman was selected for its strategic location, originally comprising a hillside site previously used for , facilitating proximity to the capital while allowing for future growth amid Jordan's post-independence efforts. This establishment reflected broader Hashemite priorities for modernization, with King Hussein later receiving the university's first honorary doctorate on April 17, 1965, symbolizing state endorsement of its role in fostering intellectual independence.

Early Expansion and Challenges (1960s–1970s)

In the years following its establishment in 1962 as Jordan's first , the University of Jordan pursued infrastructural development and academic diversification to accommodate rising demand for higher education amid the country's post-independence efforts. Initial operations focused on foundational programs, but by the mid-1960s, administrative priorities shifted toward broadening disciplinary scope, reflecting Jordan's emphasis on development in a resource-scarce reliant on growth. Expansion accelerated in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with enrollment increasing as graduates sought qualifications for government employment, a key driver of socioeconomic mobility in Jordan's rentier-like system bolstered by foreign aid and remittances. This period saw the addition of specialized programs, though precise faculty inaugurations were constrained by limited budgets and faculty recruitment from abroad, often Egyptian or Palestinian expatriates. By the mid-1970s, the university had evolved from a modest into a central hub for professional training, yet rapid growth strained facilities and administrative capacity. The decade was punctuated by acute challenges stemming from regional conflicts and domestic instability, particularly the clashes of 1970, when groups based in Amman refugee camps challenged Jordanian authority, leading to armed confrontations that engulfed the capital and disrupted university operations through closures, evacuations, and heightened security measures. , fueled by pan-Arabist and Palestinian nationalist sentiments prevalent among the largely Palestinian-origin student body, manifested in protests against perceived administrative favoritism and broader geopolitical grievances, exacerbating tensions with the monarchy. Economic pressures compounded these issues, as remittances from Gulf labor migration temporarily eased fiscal strains but masked underlying dependencies on state funding, which lagged behind enrollment surges and infrastructure needs.

Growth Amid Economic and Political Pressures (1980s–1990s)

During the , the University of Jordan experienced enrollment growth amid Jordan's broader economic downturn, characterized by declining GDP growth rates averaging below 3% annually after a boom period, heavy foreign , and measures imposed under IMF agreements. Student numbers at the university rose from approximately 4,800 in 1974–75 to nearly 13,000 by 1986–87, driven by increasing completion rates and population pressures rather than economic prosperity. This expansion included the initiation of graduate programs from the medical college in the early , addressing rising demand for healthcare professionals despite limited state funding and reliance on international aid that waned during the decade. New academic programs and research centers were established to sustain growth, reflecting institutional efforts to adapt to national needs for skilled labor in a contracting marked by trade deficits exceeding 50% of GDP by 1980 and reduced remittances from Gulf workers. However, resource constraints led to overcrowded facilities and deferred projects, with the university's budget strained by government prioritization of debt servicing over higher education subsidies. The 1990–91 intensified pressures, as Jordan's neutral-to-sympathetic stance toward resulted in severed trade links, loss of oil subsidies, and an influx of up to 1 million returnees, swelling unemployment and straining public finances without direct aid cuts to universities but through broader fiscal contraction. Enrollment in Jordanian higher education dipped temporarily post-war, from around 41,000 total students in 1990–91 to 23,000 by 1995–96, attributable to economic migration reversals and family financial hardships rather than institutional closures, with UJ maintaining operations amid linked to national protests. Recovery in the mid-1990s coincided with economic stabilization following the 1994 Israel-Jordan peace treaty, enabling modest investments and program diversification, though persistent underfunding highlighted dependencies on state allocations vulnerable to geopolitical shocks.

Modern Era: Research Focus and Infrastructure Boom (2000–Present)

The University of Jordan shifted emphasis toward applied and interdisciplinary in the early 2000s, establishing facilities to address national priorities in health, science, and technology. The Hamdi Mango Center for Scientific Research, operational since 1999 but expanding its scope post-2000, has coordinated faculty-industry collaborations, supported grant-funded projects, and promoted knowledge dissemination through consultations and partnerships. In 2008, the Cell Therapy Center was founded to advance therapies and , becoming Jordan's primary hub for clinical trials and biobanking; it was formally inaugurated by King Abdullah II in 2016 after achieving international standards for good manufacturing practices. These initiatives aligned with broader efforts to elevate UJ's role in , exemplified by a 2025 with the International Growth Centre to foster PhD-level in and social sciences. Infrastructure expansions paralleled this research pivot, with investments in modern facilities to accommodate growing enrollment and computational needs. The Scientific Faculties Teaching Halls Complex was constructed to include 24 lecture halls each seating 80 students, alongside specialized computer and instructional laboratories, enhancing capacity for and coursework. UJ's 2022–2027 strategic plan prioritizes technological upgrades, committing to equip all classrooms with smart infrastructure by mid-2025 to support hybrid learning and data-intensive research. These developments, funded partly through government allocations and international aid, have positioned UJ as Jordan's preeminent public , though constrained by regional economic pressures and dependency on state budgets exceeding 80% of operating costs.

Succession of University Presidents

The University of Jordan's presidency has transitioned through multiple academic leaders since its formal establishment, with appointments typically made by royal decree upon recommendation from the Higher Education Council, reflecting governmental oversight of public universities in . The role emphasizes administrative leadership, academic development, and alignment with national priorities, though terms have varied due to political, economic, or institutional factors. Official records document the following succession from 1966 onward, excluding any interim or pre-formal periods prior to the university's operational maturity post-founding in 1962.
PresidentTerm
Prof. Naser Aldeen AlAsadFebruary 26, 1966 – August 20, 1968; June 1, 1978 – September 20, 1980
Prof. Abdulkareem KhalefahAugust 21, 1968 – August 15, 1971
Prof. AbdulSalam AlMajaliAugust 18, 1971 – June 10, 1976; September 21, 1980 – July 9, 1989
Prof. Ishaq AlFarhanJune 10, 1976 – April 6, 1978
Prof. Mahmoud SamrahJuly 10, 1989 – August 16, 1991
Prof. Fawzi GharaibehAugust 17, 1991 – August 20, 1998
Prof. Walid MaaniSeptember 20, 1998 – January 15, 2002
Prof. Abdullah AlMousaFebruary 11, 2002 – December 2, 2004
Prof. AbdulRaheem AlHunaitiDecember 5, 2004 – May 30, 2007
Prof. Khalid AlKarakiMay 31, 2007 – July 27, 2010
Prof. Adel AltweisiSeptember 15, 2010 – February 1, 2012
Prof. Ekhleif TarawnehMarch 25, 2012 – March 28, 2016
Prof. Azmi MahafzaApril 19, 2016 – June 14, 2018
Prof. AbdelKarim Al-QudahSeptember 2, 2018 – August 5, 2021
Prof. Nathir Obeidat, a physician and former Minister of Health, assumed the presidency on August 10, 2021, succeeding Al-Qudah amid challenges including financial constraints and post-COVID recovery efforts at the institution. His term was renewed by royal decree for an additional four years effective August 9, 2025, underscoring continuity in leadership for Jordan's flagship .

Governance and Autonomy

Administrative Structure and Leadership

The University of Jordan's administrative structure is hierarchical, with the Board of Trustees as the highest governing body, responsible for setting general policies, approving strategic plans, budgets, and overseeing major appointments including the university president. Chaired by Professor Dr. Adnan Badran since at least 2019, the board comprises 13 members: the chairman, the sitting president, and 11 other appointees selected for their expertise and prominence in Jordanian society, such as Dr. Abd-Alnaser Abu-AlBasal and Dr. Ahmad Oweidi Al-Abbadi. This composition ensures stakeholder input from external leaders, though the board's decisions are influenced by national priorities given the university's public status and partial funding. The University Council, functioning as the primary executive and academic decision-making entity, reports to the Board of Trustees and coordinates university-wide policies on curricula, research, and administration. It includes the president, vice presidents, deans, and elected representatives, facilitating input from academic stakeholders while maintaining oversight alignment with board directives. The Board of Deans, comprising heads of the university's 19 schools and key deanships (e.g., Academic Research and , ), advises on faculty-level matters and implements council decisions. Executive leadership centers on the president, who holds ultimate operational authority subject to board approval, including policy implementation, , and representation in national and international affairs. Dr. Nathir Obeidat, a specialist in pulmonary and and former Minister of Health, has served as president since October 2021, navigating challenges like financial constraints and post-COVID recovery. The president is supported by vice presidents handling specialized portfolios, such as administration, academics, and the Aqaba Branch (led by Dr. Saleh Mohammad Rawadieh as vice president and branch president), along with assistants, consultants, and a Control and Unit for compliance and efficiency. Administrative units—including financial affairs, , and admission—report through these channels, ensuring centralized control amid the university's expansion to over 40,000 students.

Funding Sources and Government Dependency

The University of Jordan, established as a public institution, receives its primary funding from allocations by the Jordanian via the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, drawn from the national budget to cover salaries, operations, and infrastructure development. These state subsidies form the core financial support for in Jordan, reflecting their status as entities founded and sustained by government decree. Supplementary revenues include tuition fees from regular programs, parallel tracks (higher-fee options for Jordanians), and international students, which have grown in importance as government grants have proven insufficient amid enrollment expansion and economic pressures. Additional sources encompass hospital revenues from the affiliated University of Jordan , research grants, and limited endowments or investments, though these remain secondary to state funding. For instance, government allocations to the university totaled 18.5 million Jordanian dinars over the 2012–2014 period, a figure criticized by administrators as inadequate for operational needs despite subsequent tuition hikes. This structure fosters significant government dependency, as annual budgets are subject to national fiscal priorities, economic downturns, and ministry oversight, limiting institutional flexibility in resource allocation. Jordan's broader reliance on foreign aid—totaling hundreds of millions annually from sources like the United States—indirectly sustains higher education funding, given the kingdom's resource constraints and refugee burdens. In response, university leadership has pursued diversification through investment initiatives and endowment growth to reduce vulnerability to state budget volatility, though progress remains incremental.

Academic Freedom Constraints and Incidents

In Jordanian public universities, faculty members experience constraints on primarily from internal political and administrative pressures rather than external community influences. A 2018 survey of 384 faculty across public institutions, including the University of Jordan, revealed moderate to low levels of freedom in areas such as selecting topics, determining methods, and choosing publication outlets, with administrative oversight often prioritizing alignment with policies over independent inquiry. These limitations stem from the centralized governance structure, where university leadership is appointed by royal decree and funding depends heavily on state allocations, incentivizing on sensitive topics like criticism or foreign policy. A notable incident occurred in October 2012 when Rula Quawas, Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the University of Jordan, was dismissed prematurely from her position two years before her term ended. The Studies Association's Committee on raised concerns that the dismissal may have been linked to Quawas's advocacy for and , which reportedly provoked backlash from conservative societal elements and possibly administrative intervention to avoid controversy. During the Israel-Hamas war beginning , 2023, students at the University of Jordan and other public campuses organized pro-Palestine demonstrations, including gatherings on April 30, 2024, waving flags and chanting against normalization with . Such activism has exposed tensions with university administrations, which, under pressure from , have participated in monitoring and disciplining participants to prevent escalation, contributing to a broader pattern of and potential expulsions reported by monitors. Jordan's 2023 Cybercrimes Law has further amplified these constraints by enabling prosecutions for online expressions deemed to undermine national unity, indirectly affecting campus discourse on political issues.

Academic Programs

Faculty Organization and Disciplines

The University of Jordan structures its academic offerings across 26 schools, serving as the primary organizational units equivalent to faculties, each specializing in distinct disciplines and subdivided into departments that deliver undergraduate, , and doctoral programs. This setup supports over 300 programs, including 106 bachelor's degrees, 127 master's, 40 PhDs, and 8 higher diplomas, emphasizing both foundational and applied knowledge in fields ranging from to health sciences. Humanities and social sciences faculties include the School of Arts, with departments in , English, , , and ; the School of Shari'a, focusing on Islamic law, , and ; the School of Educational Sciences, covering , counseling, and ; the School of Law; and the Prince Al-Hussein Bin Abdullah II School of International Studies, addressing , , and . The School of Foreign Languages offers programs in English, French, German, Chinese, and , while the School of Arts and Design encompasses , , and . These schools prioritize cultural, linguistic, and societal disciplines, often integrating regional Arab and Islamic perspectives. Professional and business-oriented schools feature the School of Business, established in 1965 and comprising seven departments—business management, accounting, , , , business information technology, and quantitative methods—delivering programs accredited by international bodies like AACSB. The School of Sport Science addresses , , and rehabilitation through sport. Natural and applied sciences are housed in the School of Science, with departments in , physics, chemistry, , and ; the School of Agriculture, emphasizing , animal production, , and plant protection; and the School of Engineering and Technology, which includes architecture, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, , and departments, many holding accreditation. Health sciences dominate with specialized schools: , , , , and Rehabilitation Sciences, offering clinically oriented programs with international accreditations from bodies such as the and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; these faculties integrate in biomedical fields and operate affiliated teaching hospitals for practical . Overall, 55 programs across 11 schools hold such external validations, underscoring discipline-specific rigor amid Jordan's emphasis on professional qualifications. The University of Jordan's enrollment has shown consistent expansion since its founding, mirroring national increases in participation, where gross enrollment rates reached 35.92% in 2024. Recent data indicate total enrollment at approximately 53,635 students. Figures from 2021 to 2023 document fluctuations between 43,596 and 52,547 students at the main campus, with additional enrollment at the Aqaba branch ranging from 2,203 to 3,423. This growth reflects investments in and program diversification amid Jordan's economic pressures and youth . Student demographics are predominantly Jordanian, comprising the vast majority of the body, with international students accounting for over 7,000 individuals from more than 130 countries. Currently, the university hosts students from 84 nationalities, contributing to a multicultural environment. National trends suggest near in higher education, though field-specific variations exist, with women often predominant in and sciences. Enrollment is concentrated among traditional university-age cohorts, primarily 18- to 24-year-olds, aligning with Jordan's youthful demographic where over 52% of the is under 25.

Degree Offerings and Curriculum Rigor

The University of Jordan provides bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees through approximately 20 faculties, including , , Shari'a, Educational Sciences, , Sciences, , , , , , and . Bachelor's programs number around 89, covering disciplines such as , , jurisprudence, counseling, , , and , typically requiring completion of 130-160 credit hours including general education, major courses, and electives. Admission to these programs hinges on scores from the national Tawjihi examination, with competitive thresholds varying by field; for instance, medicine and engineering demand high percentages often exceeding 90%. Master's degrees, offered in over 100 programs, emphasize advanced coursework, projects, or theses, generally spanning 30-36 hours over two years and requiring a relevant with a minimum GPA of 2.5-3.0 out of 4.0. Examples include MSc in , MA in Educational Administration, and MS in , with options for thesis or non-thesis tracks in fields like and . Doctoral programs, numbering around 40, focus on original , comprehensive examinations in core subjects, and dissertation defense, typically lasting 3-5 years post-master's; for example, PhD candidates in biological sciences must pass exams in organic, inorganic, analytical, and before advancing. Curriculum across levels follows a credit-hour system aligned with the , incorporating lectures, labs, seminars, and practical training, with assessments via exams, projects, and continuous evaluation to ensure competency in theoretical and applied skills. Rigor is maintained through the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center, established in 2006, which oversees program evaluations using student satisfaction questionnaires, performance metrics, and alignment with international standards; as of recent assessments, 258 programs hold national accreditation. Select programs demonstrate enhanced rigor via global bodies, such as accreditation for and degrees, confirming graduates meet workforce-ready criteria in design, ethics, and problem-solving, and ACCM recognition for , valid through 2022 and compliant with WFME standards for clinical training. These mechanisms address quality gaps identified in national higher education reviews, prioritizing empirical outcomes over institutional reputation alone.

Research and Scholarly Output

Major Research Centers and Initiatives

The University of Jordan maintains several dedicated research centers that drive advancements in scientific, medical, and environmental domains. The Hamdi Mango Center for Scientific Research (HMCSR), founded in 1999, functions as a central hub for multidisciplinary investigations, including physics, chemistry, , and applied sciences, with a focus on fostering through collaborative projects and . The center has contributed to studies on topics such as groundwater extraction and participates in international events like conferences. The Cell Therapy Center (CTC) concentrates on therapies and , earning the highest international laboratory quality accreditation from the . It supports clinical applications for incurable diseases and hosts seminars on research, such as those addressing therapeutic potential in October 2025. Additional centers include the Water and Environment Research and Study Center, which examines sustainable water management and environmental challenges, and the King Abdullah II Design and Development Center under the School of , emphasizing engineering innovations and product development. The Public Health Institute and Infectious Disease and Vaccine Center target , efficacy, and responses to regional threats. In terms of initiatives, the university's Research Groups Project, launched to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, established around 60 groups spanning five knowledge domains by focusing on targeted problem-solving in areas like urban sustainability and intelligent . Recent efforts include the October 2025 inception of the "Innovations in " group to advance evidence-based social frameworks, and a September 2025 global initiative probing translation's influence on cross-cultural dynamics. A July 2025 memorandum with the International Growth Centre further promotes data-driven policy research aligned with national priorities. These endeavors underscore the university's emphasis on applied research amid resource constraints in Jordan's academic landscape.

Publications, Presses, and Scientific Collections

The University of Jordan, via its Deanship of Scientific Research, publishes multiple peer-reviewed journals under the "Jordan Journals" series, covering disciplines such as , pharmaceutical sciences, , , , and , and social sciences. Specific titles include the Jordan Medical Journal (focusing on biomedical research), Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (issued quarterly on topics like and ), Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Jordan Journal of Business Administration, Jordan Journal of Economic Sciences (bi-annual in Arabic and English), Jordan Journal for History and Archaeology (three issues per year), and Jordan Journal of Social Sciences (quarterly). These are hosted on the university's journals portal at jjournals.ju.edu.jo and supported by the Scientific Research and Innovation Support Fund, emphasizing original dissemination. Additionally, the university issues the Dirasat series of refereed, open-access journals through the Deanship of Academic Research, targeting , social sciences, , Shari’a, and . Titles encompass Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences (ISSN online 2663-6190, indexed in Scopus), Dirasat: Educational Sciences (ISSN online 2663-6212), and Dirasat: Shari’a and Law Sciences, aimed at attracting global scholarly contributions. The university lacks a formal university press but coordinates scholarly output through these deanships and institutional incentives for high-impact publications. Scientific collections at the University of Jordan are maintained primarily through museums affiliated with the School of Archaeology and Tourism, supporting research and education in . The Archaeological Museum, established in 1962 and relocated in 1986, houses artifacts spanning the to Islamic periods, including items from excavations at sites like , , and Tell al-Mazar, acquired via the Department of Antiquities. It features exhibition halls, research rooms, and a conservation lab for academic analysis. The adjacent National Heritage Museum, founded in 1981 and opened in 1986 (with renovations in 2008 and 2024 supported by USAID, ACOR, and SCHEB), curates 19th- and 20th-century Jordanian artifacts such as tools, , and jewelry, gathered through student efforts, purchases, and donations to document societal history. These collections facilitate exhibitions, heritage preservation, and interdisciplinary studies without evidence of broader repositories like herbaria.

Global Rankings and Performance Metrics (Up to 2025)

The University of Jordan has demonstrated progressive gains in select global university rankings through 2025, primarily driven by increases in citations, academic reputation scores, and subject-specific performance in and . These metrics underscore improvements in scholarly output, though the institution remains outside the top 300 worldwide across major systems, reflecting constraints in highly cited publications, international faculty ratios, and Nobel-level impact relative to elite peers. In the , the university advanced from 368th globally in 2025 to 324th in the 2026 edition (released June 2025), marking its highest position to date and first place nationally. This progress was attributed to a 20-position rise in the citations per faculty indicator and gains in employer reputation. Subject rankings highlighted strengths, with Engineering and Technology climbing to 150th globally from 253rd the prior year, alongside placements in the top 200 for Pharmacy and Pharmacology. Regionally, QS Arab Region Rankings 2026 positioned it first in and eighth overall, with scores emphasizing research impact and web presence. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings placed the university in the 601-800 band for both 2024 and 2025 editions, evaluating teaching, research environment, citations, international outlook, and industry income. In October 2025, the university withdrew from future THE participation, citing methodological concerns over and emphasis on subjective metrics. In the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU, or Shanghai Ranking), the institution held steady in the 801-900 range for 2023 and 2024, with no reported change for the edition released in ; ARWU prioritizes objective bibliometric data such as highly cited researchers and publications in top journals, areas where the university scores modestly due to lower per-capita output compared to research-intensive globals. Best Global Universities ranked it 731st in its latest assessment through 2025, factoring 13 indicators including global research reputation and normalized .
Ranking SystemYearGlobal Position
QS World University Rankings2025368th
2026324th
THE World University Rankings2025601-800
ARWU (Shanghai)2024801-900
U.S. News Best Global2025731st
Additional performance indicators include the for February 2025, where it ranked eighth in the and within the global top 2% (approximately 1,500th out of 30,000 institutions), weighted toward web visibility as a proxy for impact and openness. Research productivity metrics show variability: while total publications have grown, citation rates lag behind regional leaders like those in the Gulf, with only select faculty appearing in high-impact indices like AD Scientific Index's top researcher lists through 2025.

Student Life and Campus Dynamics

Composition and Diversity of Student Body

The University of Jordan enrolls approximately 53,635 students across its undergraduate and graduate programs. The student body is characterized by a female majority, with a gender ratio of 63% female to 37% male, reflecting broader trends in Jordanian higher education where women outnumber men in university enrollment. This distribution varies by faculty, with higher female representation in fields such as education, nursing, and arts, while engineering and sciences show more balanced or male-leaning enrollments. Nationally, the majority of students are Jordanian citizens, comprising over 80% of the total enrollment, drawn from the country's predominantly population. International students account for 13% to 20% of the body, numbering over 7,000 individuals from more than 130 nationalities, primarily from neighboring countries such as , , and , alongside smaller contingents from , , and . This international cohort enhances on , though the overall demographic remains heavily oriented toward regional backgrounds, with limited representation from non-Arab minorities such as Jordan's Circassian or Chechen communities.

Extracurricular Activities and Campus Culture

The University of Jordan supports a range of extracurricular activities through its Deanship of , which oversees student clubs, cultural events, and sports programs designed to complement academic pursuits. The university operates 29 student clubs spanning domains such as public service, cultural affairs, arts, languages, the Red Crescent Society for humanitarian efforts, and computer technology, and debate societies like the Club in the School of Law. These clubs contribute to student development by facilitating participation in policy discussions, artistic performances, and initiatives, with activities often aligned to promote skills in and . A 2021 study surveying club members during the 2019/2020 found these organizations play a in exposing students to diverse cultural perspectives within the Arab university context. Sports facilities at the university include a dedicated Sports Activity Complex equipped for , , , , , , and indoor halls, supporting both recreational play and competitive training. The Faculty of Sport Sciences organizes events such as tournaments and honorary lectures, with teams participating in the Jordanian Universities Sports Federation competitions. Extracurricular programs also integrate efforts, requiring clubs to conduct at least one activity per semester as part of the university's 2022-2027 Policy. Campus culture at the University of Jordan reflects Jordanian societal norms, emphasizing hospitality, community engagement, and a blend of academic rigor with social vibrancy, though moderated by conservative traditions including adherence to Islamic practices like prayer accommodations and modest conduct. Student life features orientation programs for new entrants, cultural immersion opportunities through events and local explorations, and ongoing activities via clubs that foster debate, performances, and social gatherings. The environment encourages holistic growth, with recent initiatives like the 2025 welcome events for freshmen highlighting a sense of belonging amid diverse student interactions. Reports from participants describe a dynamic atmosphere where extracurriculars provide outlets for collaboration and personal development, distinct from purely academic demands.

Political Activism, Protests, and Controversies

The University of Jordan has witnessed recurring instances of student-led political and protests, frequently intertwined with tribal affiliations, regional geopolitical tensions, and domestic economic grievances. These events underscore the as a microcosm of Jordan's societal fault lines, where mobilization challenges institutional while facing swift disciplinary responses from university administration and state authorities. Tribal loyalties, prevalent among Jordanian students, have amplified conflicts, transforming personal disputes into group clashes that highlight deeper divisions between East Bank Jordanians and those of Palestinian origin. In October 2025, a mass brawl erupted on campus involving dozens of students wielding sticks and sharp tools, stemming from an exchange of insults that escalated along tribal lines; the incident, captured in widely circulated videos, prompted the university to expel 21 students permanently on October 20 and the public prosecution to charge 51 students plus four juveniles with rioting and . officials declared a policy of for such violence, emphasizing adherence to disciplinary regulations, while police detained over 50 individuals for investigation. Analysts noted the event as emblematic of persistent in Jordanian higher education, where family clans influence student alliances and exacerbate interpersonal rivalries into broader confrontations. Pro-Palestine activism has been a prominent driver of , particularly amid the Israel-Hamas conflict starting October 2023, with students organizing rallies waving Palestinian flags and criticizing Jordan's alignment with Western powers. In April 2024, dozens gathered at the University of Jordan and other campuses to demand government action on Gaza, facing arrests and forced pledges against future protests; by March 2024, reports documented expulsions of students for peaceful demonstrations, including sit-ins against administrative participation in events perceived as normalizing ties with . Such crackdowns reflect Jordan's strategic balancing act, where public sympathy for —rooted in the kingdom's demographic composition—clashes with official restraint to avoid domestic instability or diplomatic fallout. Earlier protests illustrate economic dimensions of ; in February , hundreds demonstrated against tuition fee hikes, vowing to persist despite clashes with , galvanizing broader youth discontent over fiscal policies amid Jordan's subsidy cuts. Student elections at the university have also sparked controversies, with irregularities, external political , and tribal interference undermining democratic processes, as observed in 2020 cycles that mirrored national polarization. Other controversies include a 2012 backlash against a student film addressing sexual harassment, leading to the dismissal of the supervising dean amid conservative outrage over its portrayal of campus gender dynamics. In January 2024, questions in a mandatory "National Culture" exam ignited debate over ideological content, prompting university review to affirm its non-partisan stance. These incidents reveal tensions between academic freedom, cultural norms, and administrative control, with student activism evolving toward decentralized models beyond traditional guilds.

International Engagement

Partnerships and Bilateral Agreements

The University of Jordan maintains an extensive network of bilateral agreements and partnerships with foreign universities and institutions, primarily managed through its Office of , to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, joint projects, and academic programs. These collaborations span multiple continents and emphasize areas such as , social sciences, and foreign languages, with agreements often structured as memoranda of understanding (MoUs) that outline reciprocal mobility and cooperative initiatives. As of 2025, the university participates in the U.S.-Jordanian University Cooperation Network (UCN), involving approximately 20 Jordanian and U.S. institutions focused on long-term institutional ties in and . Key bilateral agreements include a renewed academic cooperation pact with (BYU) in the United States, signed on May 26, 2025, which expands student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and event organization. Similarly, an MoU with the , signed February 25, 2025, aims to bolster academic ties through shared programs and resources. In , the university formalized an MoU with to enhance cooperation in higher education and research. European partnerships feature student exchange agreements, such as with Philipps University of Marburg in and in , supporting semester-long mobility for business and other disciplines. Asian collaborations are prominent, including an MoU with in , established March 30, 2022, covering academic cooperation and student exchanges, alongside ties with . In , ongoing exchanges exist with institutions in , , and , building on broader frameworks like the explored cooperation with the China Association of Higher Education in October 2025. Additional partners include in , in , and in , with agreements typically enabling research collaboration and cultural exchanges. These bilateral arrangements contribute to the university's internationalization strategy, though implementation varies by partner capacity and funding availability.

Memberships in Global Academic Networks

The University of Jordan maintains memberships in several prominent regional and international academic networks, enabling on , student exchanges, and policy development across diverse geopolitical contexts. These affiliations underscore its role in fostering academic ties beyond the , though participation often reflects priorities aligned with regional stability and challenges rather than universal Western-dominated frameworks. A primary affiliation is with the Association of Arab Universities (), a comprising over 240 institutions from Arab countries, established to promote higher education cooperation, joint research, and cultural exchange. The University of Jordan hosts key AArU resources, including digital libraries and administrative support through its information technology center, facilitating initiatives like inter-university conferences and standards harmonization. The institution is also a member of the (IAU), a UNESCO-affiliated global network of higher education institutions focused on advancing international higher education policy, ethical standards, and . This membership, active as of listings in IAU directories, supports UJ's engagement in worldwide forums on topics such as and in education. In September 2025, the University of Jordan joined the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN), a non-profit dedicated to integrating into campus operations, curricula, and research. This recent addition aligns with global pressures on resource-scarce institutions to address environmental imperatives through and peer learning, with UJ committing to annual reporting on metrics. Additional ties include participation in the (JBI) Collaboration, which emphasizes evidence-based healthcare practices, bridging UJ's medical faculties with international standards amid regional health burdens like chronic diseases. The university has further hosted events for the Union of Mediterranean Universities (UniMed), indicating operational involvement in Euro-Mediterranean academic dialogues on response and mobility programs, though formal membership status emphasizes practical rather than nominal engagement.

Notable Alumni and Impact

Prominent Graduates and Achievements

, who obtained a in English literature from the University of Jordan in 1980, advanced to become president of in 2006 and served as of the Palestinian National Authority from June 2013 to September 2013 and again from 2014 to 2019, focusing on economic reforms and reconciliation efforts. In media, earned a in engineering from the University of Jordan in 1990 before rising to of Al Jazeera from 2003 to 2011, overseeing coverage of major regional events including the Arab Spring and expanding the network's global influence. Several graduates have achieved prominence in business and industry, as recognized in rankings for 2024. Abdul Wahab Al-Rawad, with a bachelor's in from 1986, leads as CEO of Jordan Phosphate Mines Company, placing among the top 100 CEOs for strategic oversight of phosphate production and exports contributing to Jordan's economy. Nadia Al-Saeed, holding a bachelor's in and from 1990, serves as CEO of Union Bank, noted among the top 100 businesswomen for financial sector . Nasser Saleh, a 1985 graduate, founded and heads MadfooatCom, ranked in the top 50 innovators for digital payment solutions processing millions of transactions annually. In public service, Hala Naaman Bseiso, who graduated with a bachelor's in economics and applied statistics in 1987, held the position of Minister of Social Development, advancing policies on poverty alleviation and social welfare programs. Muaawia Al-Radaideh, a civil engineering alumnus from 1991, as Minister of Environment since 2021, secured a $45 million international grant in July 2024 for climate initiatives and targets a 31% emissions reduction by 2030 through $10.6 billion in investments.

Contributions to Jordanian Society and Economy

The University of Jordan significantly bolsters 's economy by cultivating a skilled through its academic programs, which prioritize competencies demanded by the labor market and foster graduate in competitive sectors. Its emphasis on practical and alignment with economic needs has produced recognized for achievements in global rankings, including lists, thereby enhancing national productivity and innovation capacity. In research, the university drives technological and economic advancement via initiatives in , energy, , and policy-oriented studies, with over half of its projects addressing national priorities. Collaborations, such as the 2025 memorandum with the International Growth Centre, promote evidence-based policymaking to support Jordan's development goals. Specialized research groups in and social sciences further contribute to informed and . Societally, the Jordan University Hospital, the nation's first , delivers comprehensive care to diverse populations, handling complex cases and advancing medical training while issuing annual reports underscoring its service to the community and healthcare sector. Faculty and accomplishments, including 48 researchers ranked among the world's top 2% scientists in 2025, amplify societal benefits through knowledge dissemination and leadership in and education.

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