Universities by major
Engineering in Jordan — the strongest single area of demand, with a wide spread of public and private providers.
In short
26 institutions in this directory publish faculty provision in this field. This is a list of representation, not a ranking. For regulated professions the decisive factors are the accreditation status of the specific programme, the quality and availability of clinical or laboratory training, and whether the qualification is recognised by the licensing authority in the country where you intend to work.
No institution is described here as universally "the best". Each list states the criteria behind it, and the right choice depends on the student's objective. Criteria applied:
الجامعة الأردنية
Frequently the first name raised for applicants weighing breadth of programme choice, research volume and the availability of a very wide postgraduate portfolio. Its size is also its trade-o…
جامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا الأردنية
A natural fit for applicants whose priority is engineering, medicine or applied science, and for students who prefer a compact, strongly science-focused campus over a very large comprehensiv…
جامعة اليرموك
A strong candidate when the objective is humanities, education, Arabic language or a research-oriented arts degree, and one of the most established destinations for learners who want univers…
الجامعة الهاشمية
Worth considering for health sciences and engineering where the applicant wants a public university outside Amman and a lower day-to-day cost of living, at the price of a less central locati…
جامعة البلقاء التطبيقية
The main national answer for applied, technical and intermediate-diploma pathways, and the most geographically accessible option for students who cannot relocate to Amman or Irbid. Because t…
الجامعة الألمانية الأردنية
Strongest fit for applicants who want engineering or IT with genuine German-language and German industry exposure, and who value a mandatory practical placement. The German requirement is a …
جامعة مؤتة
The natural public-university option for students based in or willing to relocate to southern Jordan, and one of the more affordable settings in the country. Karak is small and quiet — a goo…
جامعة آل البيت
A focused choice for Islamic studies, Sharia and Arabic-language degree work. The location is a genuine consideration: Mafraq is far from Amman and has limited student amenities.…
جامعة الحسين بن طلال
Most relevant to students in the Ma’an/Petra region, and to anyone wanting archaeology, tourism or mining-related study in close proximity to Jordan’s southern heritage sites. The location i…
جامعة الطفيلة التقنية
An option for engineering-technology study at low cost in southern Jordan, where the applicant values affordability over location profile.…
جامعة الأميرة سمية للتكنولوجيا
The most focused national answer for a student who has already decided on computing or technology and wants a small, ICT-specialist environment with strong industry links rather than a large…
جامعة الحسين التقنية
A newer, employment-outcome-driven model aimed at students who want a technical degree tightly connected to hiring. Best evaluated on graduate employment evidence and placement links rather …
جامعة عمان الأهلية
One of the most established private options with a genuinely broad portfolio, including health-related fields. Like all private institutions, the meaningful comparison is programme by progra…
جامعة العلوم التطبيقية الخاصة
Considered particularly for health-professional programmes (pharmacy, dentistry, nursing) where the applicant wants a private-sector route with practical facilities. Confirm clinical-trainin…
جامعة البتراء
A private option noted for design, media and language-and-translation fields alongside health and engineering, offering a broader arts-and-media profile than some of its peers.…
جامعة فيلادلفيا
A large private university with a wide portfolio, useful as a comparison baseline when weighing private-sector options programme by programme.…
جامعة الزيتونة الأردنية
A mid-sized private university in south-eastern Amman, most often compared on specific engineering, IT or pharmacy programmes rather than institution-wide reputation.…
جامعة الشرق الأوسط
Frequently chosen for business, law and postgraduate management study, and known for a sizeable international cohort.…
جامعة عمان العربية
A notable option when the objective is a master’s or doctorate, particularly in management, education or law, rather than a first degree.…
الجامعة الأمريكية في مادبا
Most relevant to applicants who want a fully English-medium undergraduate experience in Jordan without studying abroad, and who value small-cohort teaching.…
جامعة الزرقاء
The main private option for students based in Zarqa who want to study locally rather than commute to Amman or Irbid.…
جامعة جدارا
A newer private university in Irbid with engineering and pharmacy provision; evaluate on programme-level facilities and accreditation.…
جامعة الإسراء
Most often evaluated for nursing and allied-health programmes, where clinical training arrangements are the decisive factor.…
جامعة العقبة للتكنولوجيا
The notable option for students who specifically want to be in Aqaba — useful for logistics, port and marine-adjacent study and for combining study with the Red Sea environment.…
كلية عمان الجامعية للعلوم التطبيقية
Relevant to students and families weighing an applied, employment-oriented pathway against a longer academic degree — an important and legitimate route that is often overlooked in favour of …
كلية لومينوس الجامعية التقنية
A useful option for students seeking employment-oriented technical education rather than a traditional academic university pathway. Its breadth makes it especially relevant to applied techno…
For this field, confirming programme accreditation is not optional. Check the programme's status with the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission, confirm the clinical or laboratory training arrangements with the department, and — if you intend to practise outside Jordan — check the destination regulator's requirements. None of this is recoverable after graduation.
Priority order: official Jordanian government authorities → official institution websites → accreditation organisations → official ranking organisations → Visit Jordan → other reliable sources. Claims that could not be verified from these are marked as unverified rather than presented as fact.