University · Ma'an, Ma'an Governorate
Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
جامعة الحسين بن طلال
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Editorial summary
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 is remote.
Overview
Al-Hussein Bin Talal University is a public university located in Ma'an, Ma'an Governorate. Public university serving southern Jordan with faculties in engineering, science, information technology, archaeology and tourism, educational sciences, business and economics, and arts.
Key facts
- Arabic nameجامعة الحسين بن طلال
- CategoryPublic university
- LocationMa'an, Ma'an Governorate
- AddressMa’an, southern Jordan
- Founded1999
- Websitewww.ahu.edu.jo/HomeEn.aspx
- Phone+962 3 217 1900
- LanguagesArabic; English (scientific fields)
- Degree levelsBachelor, Higher Diploma, Master
Major strengths
Faculties and academic profile
Public university serving southern Jordan with faculties in engineering, science, information technology, archaeology and tourism, educational sciences, business and economics, and arts.
International students
Admits international students through the national route.
Admission requirements
Recognised secondary certificate for bachelor entry.
Application deadlines
Per admission cycle.
Tuition
Why there is no figure on this page
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; verify current calls.
Accommodation
University housing; limited private market, low costs.
Arabic language provision
Confirm current 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
- Archaeology & tourism
- Students in southern Jordan
- Low costs
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.ahu.edu.jo/HomeEn.aspx
- Ministry of Higher Education — official universities list https://mohe.gov.jo/EN/List/Official_Jordanian__Universities_