Al-Balqa' Applied University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3073 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #938 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #5 of 30 | In Jordan |
| #438 of 2,776 | For Applied Mathematics |
| Top50% | For 83 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Islamic
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Enrollment
- 62,203
- Type
- For-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- bau.edu.jo
- Languages
- Arabic;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 74% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjeehy) |
| Academic Calendar | October to June |
| Enrollment | 62,203 |
| Full time employee | 1,999 |
| Student:staff ratio | 31:1 |
We've calculated the 74% acceptance rate for Al-Balqa' Applied University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Al-Balqa' Applied University has published 9,648 scientific papers with 140,056 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Mathematics, and Medicine.
Al-Balqa' Applied University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 13 |
| 2001 | 20 | 28 |
| 2002 | 30 | 24 |
| 2003 | 40 | 62 |
| 2004 | 47 | 84 |
| 2005 | 68 | 114 |
| 2006 | 105 | 203 |
| 2007 | 153 | 485 |
| 2008 | 163 | 638 |
| 2009 | 172 | 917 |
| 2010 | 177 | 1185 |
| 2011 | 234 | 1524 |
| 2012 | 313 | 1946 |
| 2013 | 355 | 2430 |
| 2014 | 309 | 2725 |
| 2015 | 293 | 3085 |
| 2016 | 346 | 3353 |
| 2017 | 382 | 4107 |
| 2018 | 437 | 5413 |
| 2019 | 609 | 7473 |
| 2020 | 735 | 10088 |
| 2021 | 746 | 14060 |
| 2022 | 1039 | 17749 |
| 2023 | 1230 | 22357 |
| 2024 | 1042 | 23186 |
| 2025 | 686 | 20021 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Al-Balqa' Applied University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Intermediate Diploma | Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Agriculture, Arabic, Banking, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bridge Engineering, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Criminology, Crop Production, Economics, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Fire Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Heating and Refrigeration, Home Economics, Horticulture, Hotel Management, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Law, Library Science, Literature, Management, Marine Transport, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Mining Engineering, Nutrition, Physics, Plant and Crop Protection, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Protective Services, Psychology, Road Engineering, Social and Community Services, Social Work, Software Engineering, Special Education, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Tourism, Vocational Education, Water Management |
| Medical Doctor | Medicine |
| Higher Diploma | Education, Special Education |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Computer Science, E-Business/Commerce, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Nursing, Regional Planning, Water Science |
Notable alumni
-
Ahmad Alhendawi
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
-
Ahmad Alhendawi is a Jordanian public administrator and a former United Nations official who served as the Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) from March 2017 until October 2024, making him the youngest person to hold this position in the 117-year history of the organization. Prior to this, he was the first-ever United Nations Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations on January 17, 2013. In this role, he supported UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in addressing his thematic priority of working with and for young people as part of his Five-Year Action Agenda.
Al-Balqa' Applied University faculties and divisions
| College : Ajloun University College | Computer Science, Education |
|---|---|
| College : Al-Huson University College | Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Information Technology, Management, Mechanical Engineering |
| College : Amman University College for Financial and Administrative Sciences | Accountancy, Arabic, Business Administration, Business Computing, Finance, Natural Sciences |
| College : Irbid University College | Administration, Arabic, Education, English, Library Science, Natural Sciences |
| College : Karak University College | Administration, Education, Finance, Information Sciences, Library Science, Social Sciences |
| College : Maan University College | Administration, Education, Social Sciences |
| College : Princess Alia University College | Administration, Arabic, Education, English, Finance, Library Science, Psychology, Social Sciences, Special Education |
| College : Princess Rahma University College | Social Work, Special Education |
| College : Salt Technical College | Artificial Intelligence, Energy Engineering, Robotics, Water Science |
| College : Shobak University College | Agriculture, Veterinary Science |
| College : Zarqa University College | Administration, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Laboratory Techniques |
| Faculty : Agricultural Technology | Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Management, Food Science, Food Technology, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Plant and Crop Protection, Water Management |
| Faculty : Business | Accountancy, Banking, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, Information Management, Library Science, Management, Management Systems, Regional Planning |
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Software Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Graduate Studies | Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Education, Islamic Theology, Law, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Regional Planning, Special Education |
| Faculty : Human Sciences | Arabic, Educational Sciences, English, Finance, Information Management, Law, Library Science, Literature, Management, Medical Auxiliaries, Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Information and Communication Technology | Arabic, Chemistry, English, Information Technology, Islamic Law, Islamic Theology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nuclear Physics, Physical Education, Physics |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Science | Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | BAU جامعة البلقاء التطبيقية |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research |
| Colors | green, black |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 206 Al-Salt, 19117 Jordan |
|---|---|
| City population | 89,000 |