University · Amman, Amman Governorate
The University of Jordan
الجامعة الأردنية
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Editorial summary
Frequently the first name raised for applicants weighing breadth of programme choice, research volume and the availability of a very wide postgraduate portfolio. Its size is also its trade-off: large cohorts and a competitive internal market for the most sought-after majors.
Overview
The University of Jordan is a public university located in Amman, Amman Governorate. One of the largest academic portfolios in the country, spanning medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, science, agriculture, information technology, business, law, arts, languages, educational sciences, nursing, rehabilitation and physical education, plus a dedicated language centre and a university hospital.
Key facts
- Arabic nameالجامعة الأردنية
- CategoryPublic university
- LocationAmman, Amman Governorate
- AddressQueen Rania Street, Al-Jubeiha, Amman
- Founded1962
- Websiteju.edu.jo/home.aspx
- Phone+962 6 535 5000
- LanguagesArabic; English (substantial use in sciences, medicine, IT, business)
- Degree levelsBachelor, Higher Diploma, Master, Doctorate, Higher specialisation (Medicine, Dentistry)
Major strengths
Faculties and academic profile
One of the largest academic portfolios in the country, spanning medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, science, agriculture, information technology, business, law, arts, languages, educational sciences, nursing, rehabilitation and physical education, plus a dedicated language centre and a university hospital.
International students
Established international-student intake; a dedicated international admission route operates through the national Study in Jordan portal. Reported student body includes over 130 nationalities.
Admission requirements
Bachelor applicants require a recognised secondary-school certificate. Competitive or programme-specific selection applies; postgraduate applicants normally require a recognised bachelor’s (master’s programmes) or master’s (doctoral programmes) plus language-proficiency evidence.
Application deadlines
Announced per admission cycle. Public-university applications for Jordanian students run through the Unified Admission process; international applicants use the separate unified electronic route with its own published windows.
Tuition
Why there is no figure on this page
Not published as a single verified figure for international students at the time of review. Programme-level fees are published through the Study in Jordan major search and the university's admission office.
Fees marked unverified are not published by this portal. Obtain the current schedule from the institution before budgeting.
Scholarships
Institutional support and external scholarship schemes are announced periodically. Availability varies by programme, degree level and nationality. Confirm current calls with the university before applying.
Accommodation
University student housing available on/near campus; significant private rental market in Al-Jubeiha and the surrounding west-Amman districts.
Arabic language provision
The university operates a language centre, listed among Jordan’s Arabic-learning options for non-native speakers. Confirm current course availability each term.
Accreditation and recognition
Government-established public university operating under Jordan’s higher-education framework. Individual programmes carry separate accreditation in regulated fields. Verify the exact programme status with the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission and the university.
Ranking information
| Provider & edition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | 326 | Position as displayed on the QS institution profile. Rankings change annually and differ between providers. |
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
- Broadest programme choice in the country
- Medicine & Dentistry pipeline
- Postgraduate and doctoral study
- Central Amman location
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://ju.edu.jo/home.aspx
- Ministry of Higher Education — official universities list https://mohe.gov.jo/EN/List/Official_Jordanian__Universities_
- Study in Jordan — higher-education institutions https://studyinjordan.jo/UnivCategoryEn.aspx