Accredited universities in Jordan

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Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2008 (chartered as Ajloun National University). Private regional university in Ajloun (northern Jordan), founded 2008. Near the 12th-century Ajloun Castle built by Saladin's general Izz ad-Din Usama against the Crusaders. Faculties: Business, Educational Sciences, Sciences and Information Technology, Arts, and Nursing.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1993 (chartered by Royal Decree of King Hussein) — Al al-Bayt means "the People of the House" referring to the family of the Prophet Muhammad; specifically designed to focus on Islamic and contemporary studies. Public university in Mafraq (northeastern Jordan, near the Syrian and Iraqi borders), founded 1993 by Royal Decree from King Hussein. The name 'Al al-Bayt' means 'the People of the House' — referring to the family of the Prophet Muhammad. Specifically designed to bridge Islamic and contemporary studies. Faculties include Sharia, Sciences, Engineering, Arts, Educational Sciences, Information Technology, Nursing, Heritage and Tourism, Law, and Finance and Business. Important regional university serving northeastern Jordan including Bedouin and refugee populations from neighbouring conflict zones.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy · Architecture & Design · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1989 (chartered as Al-Ahliyya Amman University — JORDAN'S FIRST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY; opened 1990). Jordan's FIRST private university, located in Amman. Chartered 1989; opened 1990. 'Al-Ahliyya' means 'national/civic' in Arabic. Faculties: Engineering, Business, Information Technology, Sciences, Arts and Educational Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, Architecture and Design, and Mass Communication. Pioneer institution that established the model for Jordanian private HE.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Theology & Religious Studies · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1996 (chartered as Al-Balqa Applied University by Royal Decree, consolidating ~13 community/applied colleges across Jordan into a single applied/technical university). Jordan's premier applied/technical public university, headquartered at Salt (Balqa Governorate) with ~13 satellite community/applied college campuses across Jordanian governorates. Chartered 1996 by Royal Decree, consolidating Jordan's community-college system into one applied-technical university. ~50,000+ students total across the network. Faculties include Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Business, Applied Medical Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural Technology, Architecture and Design, Nursing, Sharia, Arts, and the Princess Alia University College and other regional applied colleges. Distinctive applied-degree pathway.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1999 (chartered as Al-Hussein Bin Talal University by Royal Decree, named after King Hussein bin Talal); opened 2000 in Ma'an to serve southern Jordan. Public university in Ma'an (southern Jordan, near the Petra UNESCO World Heritage site). Founded 1999; named after King Hussein bin Talal (1935-1999), who died shortly before its opening. ~10,000+ students. Faculties: Engineering, Sciences, Arts, Educational Sciences, Information Technology, Business, Petra Tourism and Archaeology, Mining Engineering (relevant to southern Jordan's mining economy), and Nursing. Important regional university serving southern Jordan.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2017 (chartered as Al-Hussein Technical University by the Crown Prince Foundation under HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II — Jordan's first applied-technical private university focused on industry-aligned skills). Distinctive private technical university in Amman, founded 2017 by the Crown Prince Foundation under HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. Jordan's first applied-technical private university focused on direct industry-aligned skills. Faculties: Computing Technology, Business Technology, Aviation Sciences (Embry-Riddle partnership), Engineering Technology, and Cybersecurity. Distinctive direct-to-industry pathway model — industry partners deeply involved in curriculum design.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1991 (chartered as Al-Israa University — named after the Night Journey (Isra) of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem). Private university in Amman, founded 1991. Named 'Al-Israa' after the Night Journey (Isra) of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem (Surah Al-Isra in the Qur'an). Faculties: Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Arts and Sciences, Law, Sharia, and Allied Medical Sciences.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2002 (chartered as Al-Khawarizmi Technical University College — named after Al-Khwarizmi, the 9th-century Persian-Arabic mathematician credited as the father of algebra and origin of the word 'algorithm'). Private technical university college in Amman, founded 2002. Named after Al-Khwarizmi (c. 780-850 CE) — the 9th-century Persian-Arabic mathematician credited as the father of algebra (al-jabr) and the origin of the word 'algorithm' (from his Latinised name). 2-year applied/diploma programmes in computing, business, and applied technology.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1994 (chartered as Al-Zarqa Private University; renamed Al-Zarqa University in subsequent years — named after the city of Zarqa). Private university in Zarqa (Jordan's third-largest city), founded 1994. Faculties: Sciences and Information Technology, Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy, Arts, Educational Sciences, Sharia, Law, Allied Medical Sciences, and Business.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1993 (chartered as Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan; not to be confused with Al-Zaytuna University of Tunisia). Private university in Amman, founded 1993. 'Al-Zaytoonah' means 'the olive' in Arabic. NOT to be confused with the older Al-Zaytuna University of Tunisia (the Muslim world's oldest theological university). Faculties: Arts, Business, Engineering and Technology, Information Technology, Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Law, Nursing, and Architecture and Design.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Theology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2009 (chartered as American University of Madaba — established under the patronage of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (Catholic Church); American-style liberal-arts curriculum). Private American-style university in Madaba, founded 2009. Established under the patronage of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (Roman Catholic Church). American-style liberal-arts curriculum, English-medium instruction. Faculties: Engineering, Business and Finance, Arts and Sciences, Languages and Communication, and Religious Studies. Among the very few Catholic-affiliated universities in the Arab Middle East.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy · Architecture & Design · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1997 (chartered as Amman Arab University for Graduate Studies; later expanded to undergraduate programmes). Private university in Amman, founded 1997 originally as Amman Arab University for Graduate Studies. Later expanded to include undergraduate programmes. Faculties: Educational and Psychological Sciences, Law, Business, Sharia, Arts and Sciences, Computer Sciences and Informatics, Architecture and Design, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Especially strong in graduate education and psychology programmes.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2007 (chartered as Ammon Applied University College — a 2-year applied/diploma-level higher-education institution; named after the ancient Ammonite kingdom whose capital was Rabbath Ammon / modern Amman). Private applied university college in Amman, founded 2007. A 2-year applied/diploma-level higher-education institution (community college equivalent) — distinct from full universities. 'Ammon' refers to the ancient Ammonite kingdom whose capital was Rabbath Ammon (modern Amman, ~10th century BCE). Applied diploma programmes in business, IT, and applied technology.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1991 (chartered as Applied Science Private University). Major private university in Amman, founded 1991. Faculties: Engineering and Technology, Information Technology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Arts and Humanities, Business, Law, Sciences, and Allied Medical Sciences.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2013 (chartered as Aqaba Medical Sciences University, specialising in medical and health sciences for southern Jordan and the Red Sea region). Private medical-sciences-specialised university in Aqaba, founded 2013. Specialises in medical and health sciences for southern Jordan and the Red Sea region. Faculties: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Medical Sciences.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management · Architecture & Design · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2007 (chartered as Aqaba University of Technology in Aqaba, Jordan's only coastal city on the Red Sea). Private technology-focused university in Aqaba — Jordan's only coastal city on the Red Sea and a Special Economic Zone. Founded 2007. Faculties: Engineering, Maritime Sciences (distinctive given Red Sea location), Information Technology, Business, Architecture and Design, and Pharmacy.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2002 (Jordan branch of the Arab Open University network founded by Prince Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud as an Arab regional open university — partners with The Open University UK for academic accreditation). Jordan branch of the Arab Open University (AOU) network founded by Prince Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia as an Arab regional open/distance university. Jordan branch opened 2002. PARTNERED WITH THE OPEN UNIVERSITY UK for academic accreditation — students earn dual Jordanian and UK-validated degrees. AOU operates branches in multiple Arab countries (KSA, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, Bahrain, Oman, Sudan). Open/blended learning model. Faculties: Business, Computing, Education, Language Studies.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded ~2000 (chartered as Arab University College of Technology — 2-year applied/diploma-level higher-education institution). Private applied technology college in Amman. 2-year diploma-level institution offering applied technology, business, and IT programmes.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design · Business & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2005 (chartered as German Jordanian University by Royal Decree, in partnership with German universities led by Magdeburg-Stendal — based on the German Fachhochschule applied-sciences model). Public German-Jordanian partnership university in Madaba, founded 2005 by Royal Decree of King Abdullah II. Modeled on the German Fachhochschule (applied sciences university) system with German higher-education partners led by Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences. MANDATORY YEAR ABROAD in Germany for all students (unique feature). English-medium instruction with mandatory German language. Faculties: Engineering, School of Applied Technical Sciences, School of Architecture and Built Environment, School of Management and Logistic Sciences, School of Electrical Engineering and IT, School of Applied Medical Sciences, School of Natural Resources Engineering and Management, and School of Basic Sciences and Humanities. Critical institution for Jordan-Germany academic and technical-economic cooperation.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy · Theology & Religious Studies · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1991 (chartered by Royal Decree); opened 1995 in Zarqa — named after the Hashemite royal family of Jordan, descendants of the Prophet Muhammad through his great-grandfather Hashim ibn Abd Manaf. Major public university in Zarqa (Jordan's third-largest city, northeast of Amman). Chartered 1991 by Royal Decree; opened 1995. Named after the Hashemite royal family of Jordan (descendants of the Prophet Muhammad through his great-grandfather Hashim ibn Abd Manaf). ~25,000+ students across 16 faculties including Medicine, Engineering, Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Educational Sciences, Sciences and Arts, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Sharia, Physical Education, Mass Communication, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Natural Resources and Environment. Distinctive Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2016 (chartered as Ibn Sina University for Medical Sciences — named after the 11th-century Persian polymath and physician Ibn Sina / Avicenna, author of The Canon of Medicine). Private medical-sciences-specialised university in Amman, founded 2016. Named after Ibn Sina (Avicenna, 980-1037 CE) — the great Persian polymath and physician whose Canon of Medicine (Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb) was the standard medical reference in Europe and the Islamic world for centuries. Specialises in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, and allied health sciences.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1992 (chartered as Irbid National University). Private university in Irbid (northern Jordan), founded 1992. Faculties: Engineering, Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Sciences and Information Technology, Business, Arts, Law, Allied Medical Sciences, and Educational Sciences.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2005 (chartered as Jadara University — 'Jadara' is the historic Arabic name for the ancient city of Gadara, one of the Decapolis cities, modern Umm Qais). Private university in Irbid (northern Jordan), founded 2005. Named after the historic city of Gadara (Jadara in Arabic) — one of the Decapolis cities, located at modern Umm Qais. Faculties: Business, Educational Sciences, Law, Information Technology, Sciences and Arts, and Allied Medical Sciences.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy · Architecture & Design · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1992 (chartered as Jerash Private University; renamed Jerash University in subsequent years — named after the ancient Roman Decapolis city of Gerasa, modern Jerash). Private university in Jerash (northern Jordan), founded 1992. Named after the ancient Roman Decapolis city of Gerasa (modern Jerash) — one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the world. Faculties: Engineering, Sciences and Information Technology, Business, Arts, Sharia, Pharmacy, Nursing, Architecture and Design, and Educational Sciences.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Architecture & Design · Veterinary Medicine · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

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Founded 1986 (chartered as Jordan University of Science and Technology, split off from the engineering and medical faculties of Yarmouk University in 1986). Jordan's premier STEM and medical university, located at Ar-Ramtha campus near Irbid (close to the Syrian border). Chartered 1986 by splitting off the engineering, agriculture, and medical faculties from Yarmouk University. ~25,000+ students. Faculties: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Applied Medical Sciences, Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aeronautical, Biomedical), Architecture and Design, Computer and Information Technology, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Sciences and Arts. JUST is consistently top-ranked among Jordan's research universities. Among the leading medical/engineering universities in the Arab world.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2017 (chartered as Luminus Technical University College — part of the Luminus Education group; affiliated with technical/vocational education partnerships including UK and Australian providers). Private technical university college in Amman, founded 2017 as part of the Luminus Education group. Applied/diploma-level institution offering programmes in IT, engineering technology, business, and hospitality. International partnerships with UK and Australian vocational/technical providers.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy · Architecture & Design · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2005 (chartered as Middle East University in Amman). Private university in Amman, founded 2005. Faculties: Business, Educational Sciences, Law, Information Technology, Arts and Sciences, Architecture and Design, Pharmacy, Mass Communication, and Nursing.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1981 (chartered as Mu'tah University with both a civilian wing and a military wing — the military wing trains officers for the Jordanian Armed Forces; named after the Battle of Mu'tah (629 CE), the first encounter between Muslim and Byzantine forces). Major public university in Karak (southern Jordan), founded 1981 with a unique dual-wing structure: a CIVILIAN WING serving general students and a MILITARY WING training officer cadets for the Jordanian Armed Forces. Named after the Battle of Mu'tah (629 CE) — the first major encounter between Muslim forces and the Byzantine Empire, fought near Karak. Faculties span Medicine (most prestigious in southern Jordan), Engineering, Sciences, Arts, Education, Law, Sharia, Business, Agriculture, Aviation Sciences, and Military Sciences. The military wing produces most senior Jordanian Armed Forces officers.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded ~2000s (chartered as National University College of Technology — 2-year applied/diploma-level higher-education institution). Private national university college of technology in Amman. 2-year applied/diploma-level institution offering programmes in applied technology, business, and IT.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1989 (chartered as Philadelphia University — named after the Greco-Roman name for Amman during the Decapolis period; "Philadelphia" was the Roman name of Amman ~63 BCE to 324 CE). Major private university near Amman, founded 1989. Named 'Philadelphia' after the Greco-Roman name for Amman during the Decapolis period — 'Philadelphia' was the Roman name of Amman from ~63 BCE to 324 CE (the city was renamed by Ptolemy II Philadelphus). Faculties: Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Information Technology, Business, Law, Arts, Architecture and Design, Nursing, and Sciences.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1991 (founded by the Royal Scientific Society (RSS) as the Princess Sumaya University College for Technology; granted university status as PSUT in 1999/2003; named after Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan). Distinctive non-profit private university founded by the Royal Scientific Society (RSS) in 1991 as Princess Sumaya University College for Technology; granted full university status in 1999/2003. Named after HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, a prominent Jordanian science advocate. STEM-focused: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, Computing and Information Technology, and Communications Engineering. Affiliated with the Royal Scientific Society — Jordan's premier scientific research organisation. English-medium for most programmes. Among the leading technology universities in the Arab world.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Business & Management

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2008 (chartered as the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts under royal patronage; partnered with Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland for international culinary education standards). Distinctive private culinary-arts academy in Amman, founded 2008 under royal patronage. Partnered with César Ritz Colleges Switzerland for international culinary education standards. Specialises in professional culinary arts, pastry arts, hotel and restaurant management, and food and beverage operations. Unique specialised higher-education institution focused on hospitality and culinary professions.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Education

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded ~1970s (chartered as part of the Royal Jordanian Air Force — military aviation training college producing RJAF pilots and aviation specialists). Military aviation college of the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). Trains RJAF pilots, aviation engineers, and aviation specialists. Domain .mil.jo confirms military government affiliation. Control type 'other' reflects unique military institutional status. Programmes in aviation sciences, aerospace engineering, and military leadership.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management · Education

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2005 (chartered as Tafila Technical University; built on the former Tafila Applied College of Balqa Applied University). Public technical university in Tafila (southern Jordan), founded 2005. Built on the former Tafila Applied College that had been part of Al-Balqa Applied University. Specialises in engineering and applied sciences. Faculties: Engineering, Sciences, Business, Educational Sciences, and Information Technology. Serves the underserved Tafila governorate region.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Theology & Religious Studies · Computer Science & IT · International Relations · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1962 (chartered as the University of Jordan by Royal Decree from King Hussein bin Talal — Jordan's first university; opened with 8 faculty members and 167 students at the Faculty of Arts). Jordan's flagship and oldest university, located in Amman. Chartered 1962 by Royal Decree from King Hussein bin Talal as Jordan's first university. Opened with the Faculty of Arts (8 faculty, 167 students); now ~50,000+ students across 25 schools (faculties). Schools span Arts, Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Business, Agriculture, Information Technology, Sharia, Educational Sciences, Foreign Languages, Nursing, Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Education, Archaeology and Tourism, International Studies, and more. Strong regional reputation; consistently ranked among top universities in the Arab world. Aqaba branch campus established 2009. Medical school is WFME-recognised through AQACHEI.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Pharmacy · Architecture & Design · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1991 (chartered as University of Petra — named after Petra, the ancient Nabataean rock-cut city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Jordan). Private university in Amman, founded 1991. Named after Petra — the ancient Nabataean rock-cut city in southern Jordan, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 1985). Faculties: Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Law, and Mass Communication. Strong pharmacy programme.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Law · Business & Management · Education · Arts & Humanities · Languages & Linguistics · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 2008 (chartered as the World Islamic Sciences and Education University by Royal Decree — administered through the Sunni Islamic waqf system; international Islamic university with students from across the Muslim world). International Islamic university in Amman, founded 2008 by Royal Decree from King Abdullah II. Administered through the Sunni Islamic waqf (endowment) system rather than as a traditional public or private university — hence controlType: 'other'. Specifically designed to serve international Muslim students from across the Muslim world with curriculum bridging Islamic traditional sciences and contemporary disciplines. Faculties: Sharia and Law, Quranic Sciences and Islamic Studies, Islamic Finance and Banking, Educational Sciences, Information Technology, Da'wa and Religion Fundamentals, and Arts and Sciences.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Theology & Religious Studies · Communication & Media Studies · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) — Jordan's national accreditation body. Formerly known as the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC); renamed and reorganised under Law No. 11 of 2020. Operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Website still uses heac.org.jo domain after the rename. AQACHEI was awarded full 10-year Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) in 2023, the first such recognition in the post-pandemic WFME programme.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1976 (chartered as Yarmouk University in Irbid — Jordan's second public university, named after the Battle of Yarmouk (636 CE) where Muslim forces under Khalid ibn al-Walid defeated the Byzantine Empire). Major public university in Irbid (northern Jordan), founded 1976 as Jordan's second public university. Named after the Battle of Yarmouk (636 CE) — the decisive battle where Muslim forces under Khalid ibn al-Walid defeated the Byzantine Empire, fought near the Yarmouk River in present-day Jordan. ~35,000+ students across 14 faculties: Arts, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Sciences, Education, Physical Education, Engineering, Information Technology and Computer Sciences, Law, Sharia and Islamic Studies, Mass Communication, Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Tourism and Hotel Management, Fine Arts, and Archaeology and Anthropology. Particularly strong in humanities, social sciences, and archaeology (given northern Jordan's rich Roman/Decapolis heritage at Jerash, Umm Qais, etc.).