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Aqaba University of Technology

جامعة العقبة للتكنولوجيا

UniversityPrivateFounded 2015Last verified September 2026

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Editorial summary

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.

Overview

Aqaba University of Technology is a private university located in Aqaba, Aqaba Governorate. Technology-focused private university in Aqaba with programmes in engineering, information technology, business and logistics-related fields, positioned around the Aqaba special economic zone and port economy.

Key facts

  • Arabic nameجامعة العقبة للتكنولوجيا
  • CategoryPrivate university
  • LocationAqaba, Aqaba Governorate
  • AddressAqaba, Jordan
  • Founded2015
  • Websitewww.aut.edu.jo
  • Phone+962 3 209 3300
  • LanguagesEnglish (principal teaching language)
  • Degree levelsBachelor, Master

Major strengths

EngineeringInformation TechnologyBusinessMarine & Environmental StudiesLogistics & Supply Chain

Faculties and academic profile

Technology-focused private university in Aqaba with programmes in engineering, information technology, business and logistics-related fields, positioned around the Aqaba special economic zone and port economy.

International students

Admits international students; English-medium instruction.

Admission requirements

Recognised secondary certificate plus English requirements.

Application deadlines

Per admission cycle.

Tuition

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Not stated — confirm with admissions.

Fees marked unverified are not published by this portal. Obtain the current schedule from the institution before budgeting.

Scholarships

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Accommodation

Private rental in Aqaba; student housing developing.

Arabic language provision

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Accreditation and recognition

Private university under Jordan’s higher-education framework; verify programme-level status.

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

  • Studying in Aqaba
  • Logistics & supply chain
  • Marine-adjacent study

Approximate location for orientation. Coordinates are recorded to one decimal place; confirm the exact campus or school address with the institution.

Sources & verification

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  1. institutionOfficial institution website https://www.aut.edu.jo/
  2. governmentStudy in Jordan — higher-education institutions https://studyinjordan.jo/UnivCategoryEn.aspx

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