The University of Jordan (UJ) was founded in 1962 and has grown to become Jordan’s largest university. In fact, it is the oldest university in Jordan, established in the capital city of Amman by a Royal Decree in 1962. It has evolved into a comprehensive university with a second branch in the port city of Aqaba. UJ has been rated five QS Stars and 601-650 in our QS World University Rankings 2022. It offers a wide range of programmes with eight international accredited schools. The university is located in the heart of Amman and is surrounded by shopping centres, accommodation, restaurants, entertainment and public transportation links. The official currency is Jordanian Dinar. The official language is Arabic, and English is the first foreign language.
UJ’s mission is not only high academic excellence, but also applying the principles of quality management and the latest technologies in its programmes and strategies. UJ has achieved international accreditation for their medicine, rehabilitation, pharmacy and dentistry programmes. Discover more about their mission on their website.
Find out more about life at the University of Jordan via its social media channels, including Facebook and Youtube.
About University of Jordan
The University of Jordan (UJ) was founded in 1962 and has grown to become Jordan’s largest university. In fact, it is the oldest university in Jordan, established in the capital city of Amman by a Royal Decree in 1962. It has evolved into a comprehensive university with a second branch in the port city of Aqaba. UJ has been rated five QS Stars and 601-650 in our QS World University Rankings 2022. It offers a wide range of programmes with eight international accredited schools. The university is located in the heart of Amman and is surrounded by shopping centres, accommodation, restaurants, entertainment and public transportation links. The official currency is Jordanian Dinar. The official language is Arabic, and English is the first foreign language.
UJ’s mission is not only high academic excellence, but also applying the principles of quality management and the latest technologies in its programmes and strategies. UJ has achieved international accreditation for their medicine, rehabilitation, pharmacy and dentistry programmes. Discover more about their mission on their website.
Find out more about life at the University of Jordan via its social media channels, including Facebook and Youtube.
To apply, students are required to have secondary education certificates. International and Jordian students holding foreign secondary certifications can apply after they obtain the equivalent certificate from The Ministry of Education in Jordan. For more information, see the university international student portal, admissions page and visa page.
Admissions requirements:
Any programme: high school certificate, scientific stream.
Humanitarian programmes: high school certificate, literary stream.
Other streams’ certificates can be accepted according to the available programmes. Find out more information on admissions requirements.
Grade requirements:
Faculty of medicine and dentistry: 85%.
Faculty of pharmacy and faculty of engineering: 80%.
Medical analysis and faculty of rehabilitation sciences: 75%.
Faculty of agriculture, faculty of law and faculty of nursing: 70%.
The rest of the faculties require a rate of 65% and above.
Master
5+
59+
The University of Jordan has one campus for its physical science school and then a main campus for its other schools. On campus they have a student transportation service, food services, a student clinic, library and sports complex.
UJ has qualified academic staff who all work towards their ambitions to excel. Many of them have held key roles in academic, administrative and political fields in Jordan, some of them are ministers, advisers, deputies and heads of universities, while some have excelled in innovation, scientific research and literature.
The campus has a student clinic. The Health Care Department provides services to students such as x-rays, laboratory tests and a pharmacy. Cases that require follow up are transferred to the Hospital of Jordan University.
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Student life
UJ aims to provide students with fulfilling learning experiences, knowledge-generating research and building firm societal ties within an environment that is attractive and financially stable, and conducive to creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.
The university has a variety of options when it comes to extracurricular activities. Students can participate in sport in their free time or join a university team. Students can also volunteer for a community service or simply attend any charity or social events taking place. There are also student clubs, such as art, music and chess clubs. Further, to support student well-being the Health Care Department contributes to spreading health awareness among students and participates in the university's social, sport and health activities.
On campus there is one of the largest libraries in Jordan as well as five museums, a sports complex and cultural events throughout term including open dialogues, public lectures, art exhibitions and musical performances. graduatedstudies.ju.edu.jo
UJ provides various room options in their four dormitories, however it does not provide single rooms. This leads to some students finding accommodation off-campus, which is a reasonable option as there are many apartments in the area where the university is with student friendly prices.
Since its foundation, the number of UJ graduates has exceeded 200,000 around the world, and UJ’s employment reputation is 301-500 worldwide according to QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. They offer support with their alumni office and 82% of their graduates find a job within six months of graduation.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
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UJ offers 80 bachelor’s programmes covering science, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, rehabilitation science, agriculture, engineering, information technology, business administration, Sharia’a, educational sciences, law, physical education, art and design, international studies, foreign languages, archaeology and tourism. See their full list of programmes.
Teaching is in Arabic and English or mixed (Arabic and English) depending on the programme.
Tuition fees range from $25,000 - $135,000. Bachelor’s programmes require secondary school education, IB, GCE, IGCSE, GCSE or equivalent. See their bachelor’s degree application page requirements for more information.
UJ offers 165 PhD, master’s and MBA programmes. This includes 38 doctoral programmes, which represent more than 50% of the doctoral programmes in Jordan, 111 master’s programmes, which represent about 25% of master’s programmes in Jordan, and 16 higher specialisation programmes in medicine, dentistry and three diploma programmes. See their full list of programmes.
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About University of Jordan
The University of Jordan (UJ) was founded in 1962 and has grown to become Jordan’s largest university. In fact, it is the oldest university in Jordan, established in the capital city of Amman by a Royal Decree in 1962. It has evolved into a comprehensive university with a second branch in the port city of Aqaba. UJ has been rated five QS Stars and 601-650 in our QS World University Rankings 2022. It offers a wide range of programmes with eight international accredited schools.
The university is located in the heart of Amman and is surrounded by shopping centres, accommodation, restaurants, entertainment and public transportation links. The official currency is Jordanian Dinar. The official language is Arabic, and English is the first foreign language.
Find out more about studying in Jordan.
UJ’s mission is not only high academic excellence, but also applying the principles of quality management and the latest technologies in its programmes and strategies. UJ has achieved international accreditation for their medicine, rehabilitation, pharmacy and dentistry programmes. Discover more about their mission on their website.
Find out more about life at the University of Jordan via its social media channels, including Facebook and Youtube.
About University of Jordan
The University of Jordan (UJ) was founded in 1962 and has grown to become Jordan’s largest university. In fact, it is the oldest university in Jordan, established in the capital city of Amman by a Royal Decree in 1962. It has evolved into a comprehensive university with a second branch in the port city of Aqaba. UJ has been rated five QS Stars and 601-650 in our QS World University Rankings 2022. It offers a wide range of programmes with eight international accredited schools.
The university is located in the heart of Amman and is surrounded by shopping centres, accommodation, restaurants, entertainment and public transportation links. The official currency is Jordanian Dinar. The official language is Arabic, and English is the first foreign language.
Find out more about studying in Jordan.
UJ’s mission is not only high academic excellence, but also applying the principles of quality management and the latest technologies in its programmes and strategies. UJ has achieved international accreditation for their medicine, rehabilitation, pharmacy and dentistry programmes. Discover more about their mission on their website.
Find out more about life at the University of Jordan via its social media channels, including Facebook and Youtube.
University information
Admissions requirements:
Grade requirements:
Master
The University of Jordan has one campus for its physical science school and then a main campus for its other schools. On campus they have a student transportation service, food services, a student clinic, library and sports complex.
UJ has qualified academic staff who all work towards their ambitions to excel. Many of them have held key roles in academic, administrative and political fields in Jordan, some of them are ministers, advisers, deputies and heads of universities, while some have excelled in innovation, scientific research and literature.
The campus has a student clinic. The Health Care Department provides services to students such as x-rays, laboratory tests and a pharmacy. Cases that require follow up are transferred to the Hospital of Jordan University.
Student life
UJ aims to provide students with fulfilling learning experiences, knowledge-generating research and building firm societal ties within an environment that is attractive and financially stable, and conducive to creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.
The university has a variety of options when it comes to extracurricular activities. Students can participate in sport in their free time or join a university team. Students can also volunteer for a community service or simply attend any charity or social events taking place. There are also student clubs, such as art, music and chess clubs. Further, to support student well-being the Health Care Department contributes to spreading health awareness among students and participates in the university's social, sport and health activities.
On campus there is one of the largest libraries in Jordan as well as five museums, a sports complex and cultural events throughout term including open dialogues, public lectures, art exhibitions and musical performances. graduatedstudies.ju.edu.jo
UJ provides various room options in their four dormitories, however it does not provide single rooms. This leads to some students finding accommodation off-campus, which is a reasonable option as there are many apartments in the area where the university is with student friendly prices.
Find more information about student accommodation.
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
University of Jordan is one of the top public universities in Amman, Jordan. It is ranked #591-600 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
PHD
UJ offers 80 bachelor’s programmes covering science, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, rehabilitation science, agriculture, engineering, information technology, business administration, Sharia’a, educational sciences, law, physical education, art and design, international studies, foreign languages, archaeology and tourism. See their full list of programmes.
Teaching is in Arabic and English or mixed (Arabic and English) depending on the programme.
Tuition fees range from $25,000 - $135,000. Bachelor’s programmes require secondary school education, IB, GCE, IGCSE, GCSE or equivalent.
See their bachelor’s degree application page requirements for more information.
King Abdullah II School of Information Technology (17)
B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence
B.Sc. in Business Information Technology
B.Sc. in Computer Information Systems
B.Sc. in Computer Science
B.Sc. in Cyber Security
B.Sc. in Data Science
Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II School of International Studies (17)
B.A. in Political Science
School of Agriculture (17)
B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
B.Sc. in Animal Production
B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology
B.Sc. in Horticulture and Crop Science
B.Sc. in Land, Water and Environment
B.Sc. in Landscaping and Floriculture
B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics
B.Sc. in Plant Protection
School of Archaeology and Tourism (17)
B.A. in Archaeology
B.A. in Cultural Resources Management and Conservation
B.A. in Tourism Management
School of Arts and Design (17)
B.A. in Music Arts
B.A. in Theatre Arts
B.A. in Visual Arts
BA in Arabic Language and Literature
BA in History
BSc in Geography
BSc in Psychology
BSc in Sociology
Bachelor in Social Work
Bachelor of Philosophy
School of Business (17)
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Business Economics
Bachelor of Business Management
Bachelor of Finance
Bachelor of Management Information Systems
Bachelor of Marketing
Bachelor of Public Administration
School of Dentistry (17)
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
School of Educational Sciences (17)
B.A. in Counseling and Mental health
B.A. in Education/Classroom teacher
B.A. in Education/Early Childhood Education
B.A. in Library and Information Science
B.A. in Special Education
School of Engineering (17)
B.Sc. in Architecture Engineering
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
B.Sc. in Computer Engineering
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
B.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering
School of Foreign Languages (17)
B.A. in Applied English
B.A. in Chinese and English Languages
B.A. in English Language and Literature
B.A. in French Language and Literature
B.A. in German and English
B.A. in Italian and English
B.A. in Korean and English Languages
B.A. in Russian and English Languages
B.A. in Spanish and English
B.A. in Turkish and English Languages
French and English Double Major Program
School of Medicine (17)
Doctor of Medicine (M.D)
School of Nursing (17)
B.Sc. in Nursing
School of Pharmacy (17)
B.Sc. in PharmD
B.Sc. in Pharmacy
School of Rehabilitation Sciences (17)
B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy
B.Sc. in Orthotics and Prosthetics
B.Sc. in Physiotherapy
B.Sc. in Speech and Hearing Sciences
School of Science (17)
B.Sc. in Biological Sciences
B.Sc. in Chemistry
B.Sc. in Clinical Sciences
B.Sc. in Mathematics
B.Sc. in Physics
School of Shari'a (17)
B.A Foundations of Religion
B.A. in Islamic Jurisprudence And its Foundations
School of Sport Science (17)
B.A. in Physical Education
UJ offers 165 PhD, master’s and MBA programmes. This includes 38 doctoral programmes, which represent more than 50% of the doctoral programmes in Jordan, 111 master’s programmes, which represent about 25% of master’s programmes in Jordan, and 16 higher specialisation programmes in medicine, dentistry and three diploma programmes.
See their full list of programmes.
Teaching is in Arabic and English or mixed (Arabic and English) depending on the programme. Tuition fees are around $23,000. See their master’s degree application page (below bachelor’s) for more information or international graduate students page.
King Abdullah II School of Information Technology (18)
M.Sc. in Computer Science
M.Sc. in E-Government
M.Sc. in Information Systems
M.Sc. in Web Intelligence
Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II School of International Studies (18)
M.A. in Conflict Resolution
M.A. in Diplomatic Studies
M.A. in Human Rights and Human Development
M.A. in Political Science
School of Agriculture (18)
M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
M.Sc. in Animal Production
M.Sc. in Biotechnology
M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology
M.Sc. in Horticulture and Crop Science
M.Sc. in Land Water and Environment
M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics
M.Sc. in Plant Protection
School of Archaeology and Tourism (18)
M.A. in Archaeology
School of Arts and Design (18)
M.A. in Geography
M.A. in Music Arts
M.A. in Social Work
MA in Arabic Language and Literature
MA in History
Master in Sociology
Master of Philosophy
Master of Psychology
School of Business (18)
M.A. in Accounting
M.A. in Business Economics
M.A. in Business informatics
M.A. in Public Administration
MSc in Finance
School of Dentistry (18)
High Specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
M.Sc. in Clinical Orthodontics
M.Sc. in Fixed And Removable Prosthodontics
M.Sc. in Pediatric Dentistry
School of Educational Sciences (18)
M.A in Educational Psychology / Learning and Development
M.A in Educational Psychology/Measurement and Evaluation
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction / General Curriculum
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction Educational Technology
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction Methods of Teaching Arabic Language
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction Methods of Teaching English Language
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction Methods of Teaching Mathematics
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction Methods of Teaching Science
M.A. in Educational Administration
M.A. in Foundations of Education
M.A. in Library and Information Science
M.A. in Psychological and Educational Counseling
M.A. in Special Education
School of Engineering (18)
M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering / Transportation
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering / Water and Environment
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering- Geotechnical Engineering
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering-Engineering Project Management
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering/Structures
M.Sc. in Computer Engineering and Networks
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering / Power
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Communication
M.Sc. in Environmental Technology and Climate Change
M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering / Management
M.Sc. in Maintenance Engineering and Quality Management
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering / Renewable Energy
School of Foreign Languages (18)
M.A. in Language, Culture, and Communication
M.A. in Linguistics
M.A. in Literature (in English)
M.A. in Translation (English-Arabic)
M.A. in Translation French - Arabic
School of Law (18)
M.A. in Law
School of Medicine (18)
M.Sc. in Anatomy And Histology
M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences
M.Sc. in Pharmacology
M.Sc. in Toxicology
Master of Public Health
School of Nursing (18)
M.Sc. in Clinical Nursing /Critical Care
M.Sc. in Clinical Nursing/Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing
M.Sc. in Clinical Nursing/Palliative Care
M.Sc. in Clinical Nursing/Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
M.Sc. in Healthcare Leadership and Quality Improvement
School of Pharmacy (18)
M.Sc. in Clinical Pharmacy
M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Rehabilitation Sciences (18)
M.Sc. in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy
M.Sc. in Speech-Language pathology
School of Science (18)
M.Sc. in Biological Sciences
M.Sc. in Chemistry
M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences and Management
M.Sc. in Geology
M.Sc. in Mathematics
M.Sc. in Medical Physics
M.Sc. in Physics
School of Shari'a (18)
M.A. in Exegesis
M.A. in Faith
M.A. in Hadith
M.A. in Islamic Judiciary
M.A. in Islamic Studies
M.A. in Jurisprudence and Its Foundations
School of Sport Science (18)
M.A. In Physical Education
Full-Time MBA (1)
MBA in Accounting
MBA in Business Administration
MBA in Finance
MBA in Marketing
King Abdullah II School of Information Technology (13)
PhD in Computer Science
Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II School of International Studies (13)
PhD in Political Science
School of Agriculture (13)
PhD in Animal Production
PhD in Food Science and Technology
PhD in Horticulture and Crop Science
PhD in Land, Water & Environment
PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics
PhD in Plant Protection
School of Arts and Design (13)
PhD in Arabic Language and Literature
PhD in Geography
PhD in History
PhD in Philosophy
PhD in Sociology
School of Business (13)
PhD in Business Economics
School of Educational Sciences (13)
PhD in Curriculum and Instruction/English Language
PhD in Curriculum and Instruction/General Curriculum
PhD in Educational Leadership
PhD in Educational Psychology/Learning and Development
PhD in Educational Psychology/Measurement and Evaluation
PhD in Educational Technology
PhD in Foundations of Education
PhD in Psychological and Educational Counseling
PhD in Special Education
School of Foreign Languages (13)
PhD in English Literature
PhD in Linguistics
School of Law (13)
PhD in Law
School of Nursing (13)
PhD in Nursing
School of Pharmacy (13)
PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Science (13)
PhD in Biological Sciences
PhD in Chemistry
PhD in Geology
PhD in Mathematics
PhD in Physics
School of Shari'a (13)
PhD in Exegesis
PhD in Faith
PhD in Hadith
PhD in Islamic Jurisdiction and Legislative Policy
PhD in Jurisprudence And its Foundations
School of Sport Science (13)
PhD in Physical Education
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