University · Mafraq, Mafraq Governorate
Al al-Bayt University
جامعة آل البيت
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Editorial summary
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.
Overview
Al al-Bayt University is a public university located in Mafraq, Mafraq Governorate. Public university in Mafraq with a distinctive strength in Islamic studies, Sharia, Arabic language and humanities, alongside science, engineering, economics, law and educational sciences.
Key facts
- Arabic nameجامعة آل البيت
- CategoryPublic university
- LocationMafraq, Mafraq Governorate
- AddressMafraq, northern Jordan
- Founded1994
- Websitewww.aabu.edu.jo/en/pages/default.aspx
- Phone+962 2 629 7000
- LanguagesArabic; English
- Degree levelsBachelor, Higher Diploma, Master, Doctorate
Major strengths
Faculties and academic profile
Public university in Mafraq with a distinctive strength in Islamic studies, Sharia, Arabic language and humanities, alongside science, engineering, economics, law and educational sciences.
International students
Admits international students; particularly relevant to applicants in Islamic studies and Arabic.
Admission requirements
Recognised secondary certificate for bachelor entry; recognised prior degree for postgraduate entry.
Application deadlines
Per admission cycle.
Tuition
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Not stated — confirm with the university.
Fees marked unverified are not published by this portal. Obtain the current schedule from the institution before budgeting.
Scholarships
Periodic announcements, including religion- and Arabic-linked schemes. Verify current calls.
Accommodation
University housing available; Mafraq is inexpensive but distant from Amman.
Arabic language provision
Relevant for Arabic and Islamic studies at degree level; confirm separate non-native Arabic course provision.
Accreditation and recognition
Public university under Jordan’s higher-education framework.
Ranking information
No position in a major international ranking was confirmed from the ranking provider at the time of review for this institution. This portal does not speculate on ranking position, and the absence of a confirmed position is not itself a negative assessment.
Best suited to
- Islamic studies & Sharia
- Arabic language degrees
- Very low cost of living
Approximate location for orientation. Coordinates are recorded to one decimal place; confirm the exact campus or school address with the institution.
Sources & verification
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.
- Official university website https://www.aabu.edu.jo/en/pages/default.aspx
- Ministry of Higher Education — official universities list https://mohe.gov.jo/EN/List/Official_Jordanian__Universities_