University · Irbid, Irbid Governorate
Jordan University of Science and Technology
جامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا الأردنية
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Editorial summary
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 comprehensive university. The Irbid location is quieter and generally cheaper than Amman, but offers a narrower professional-job market for part-time work.
Overview
Jordan University of Science and Technology is a public university located in Irbid, Irbid Governorate. Technology, engineering and health-science oriented institution with a broad faculty structure covering engineering disciplines, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, applied medical sciences, science and arts, agriculture and veterinary medicine, and computer and information technology.
Key facts
- Arabic nameجامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا الأردنية
- CategoryPublic university
- LocationIrbid, Irbid Governorate
- AddressAr-Ramtha, Irbid Governorate
- Founded1986
- Websitewww.just.edu.jo/Pages/Default.aspx
- Phone+962 2 720 1000
- LanguagesArabic; English (substantial use in engineering, medicine, science)
- Degree levelsBachelor, Master, Doctorate, Higher specialisation (Medicine, Dentistry)
Major strengths
Faculties and academic profile
Technology, engineering and health-science oriented institution with a broad faculty structure covering engineering disciplines, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, applied medical sciences, science and arts, agriculture and veterinary medicine, and computer and information technology.
International students
A notably international campus — the university reports a large share of students from outside Jordan. Admission for international applicants runs through the national electronic route.
Admission requirements
Recognised secondary-school certificate for bachelor entry; postgraduate entry requires a recognised prior degree plus programme-specific language evidence.
Application deadlines
Announced per cycle; international applicants follow the published international admission windows on the national portal.
Tuition
Why there is no figure on this page
Not published as a single verified figure at the time of review. Programme-level fees appear in the Study in Jordan major search and are confirmed by the university.
Fees marked unverified are not published by this portal. Obtain the current schedule from the institution before budgeting.
Scholarships
Scholarship and funding schemes are announced periodically. Confirm current calls and eligibility with the university before relying on any figure.
Accommodation
University student housing, with private rental options in Irbid and the Ar-Ramtha area.
Arabic language provision
Listed among institutions associated with Arabic-language learning for non-native speakers. Confirm whether a non-native Arabic course runs in the current term.
Accreditation and recognition
Public university under Jordan’s higher-education framework; regulated programmes carry separate accreditation. Verify programme-level status with the competent bodies.
Ranking information
| Provider & edition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | =449 | Position as displayed on the QS institution profile. |
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 801–1000 | Band as published in the THE 2026 world ranking. |
Rankings are quoted with the provider and edition because positions change annually and differ between providers. A ranking is not a measure of any individual programme's quality.
Best suited to
- Engineering
- Medicine & health sciences
- Science and agriculture
- Students wanting a science-focused campus
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.just.edu.jo/Pages/Default.aspx
- Ministry of Higher Education — official universities list https://mohe.gov.jo/EN/List/Official_Jordanian__Universities_
- QS institution profile https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/jordan-university-science-technology