Universities
Jordan's privately established universities, concentrated in Amman and Zarqa with institutions elsewhere across the Kingdom.
In short
Jordan has a substantial private higher-education sector alongside its public universities, together with a small group of institutions operating under special laws. Private institutions operate under the same national regulatory framework, and the practical comparison between any two of them — or against a public option — is programme-level: accreditation of the specific programme, facilities, clinical or laboratory provision, class sizes, and the current fee schedule.
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:
This page lists institutions by official category. It does not rank them, and no institution's presence here implies recommendation. Use the comparison tool to weigh specific institutions against your own criteria.
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 جرش
Nationally distinctive for agriculture and environment-related programmes, with a small-city setting close to the Jerash archaeological site.…
جامعة إربد الأهلية
A private alternative in Irbid, most often considered by students who want Irbid’s lower cost of living with private-university entry flexibility.…
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.…
جامعة العقبة للعلوم الطبية
A specialised health-sciences institution in Aqaba. Applicants to medicine and dentistry should treat accreditation, clinical-training availability and post-graduation licensing recognition …
جامعة العلوم الإسلامية العالمية
The clearest national destination for Classical-Arabic-adjacent and Islamic-studies degree work in an Arabic-medium environment. Non-native applicants should plan for language preparation be…
الجامعة العربية المفتوحة
The main structured option for students who need a flexible, blended or distance route alongside work or family commitments. Because delivery mode affects recognition in some countries, veri…
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…
الكلية الجامعية الوطنية للتكنولوجيا
A newer technical college focused on practical technology education and employability. It is relevant to applicants who want a shorter, applied route into technical fields.…
الأكاديمية الملكية لفنون الطهي
A specialised choice for students targeting culinary, food-and-beverage and hospitality careers. The practical training and industry exposure make it structurally different from a convention…
كلية طلال أبوغزاله الجامعية للابتكار
A niche option for applicants who want business and information technology framed around innovation and entrepreneurship rather than a traditional broad university structure.…
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.