University of Jordan: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1081 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #244 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 30 | In Jordan |
| #1 of 15 | In Amman |
| #245 of 1,048 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top50% | For 162 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 53,635
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- ju.edu.jo
- Languages
- Arabic;English
- Acceptance rate
- 54%*
* The University of Jordan is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized equivalent with a GPA of not less than 65% |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; February-June). Also summer session (June-August) |
| Enrollment | 53,635 |
| Full time employee | 1,510 |
| Student:staff ratio | 36:1 |
Research profile
University of Jordan is a world-class research university with 28,351 scientific papers published and 463,083 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Psychology.
University of Jordan majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 82 | 323 |
| 1994 | 74 | 354 |
| 1995 | 100 | 399 |
| 1996 | 148 | 445 |
| 1997 | 111 | 447 |
| 1998 | 134 | 511 |
| 1999 | 125 | 573 |
| 2000 | 122 | 652 |
| 2001 | 127 | 820 |
| 2002 | 164 | 1105 |
| 2003 | 176 | 1272 |
| 2004 | 206 | 1329 |
| 2005 | 225 | 1762 |
| 2006 | 258 | 2197 |
| 2007 | 293 | 2647 |
| 2008 | 371 | 3094 |
| 2009 | 421 | 3734 |
| 2010 | 597 | 4773 |
| 2011 | 577 | 5770 |
| 2012 | 680 | 6866 |
| 2013 | 895 | 8410 |
| 2014 | 984 | 9992 |
| 2015 | 963 | 10930 |
| 2016 | 1020 | 12549 |
| 2017 | 1181 | 15102 |
| 2018 | 1445 | 18575 |
| 2019 | 1786 | 25129 |
| 2020 | 2134 | 34495 |
| 2021 | 2245 | 46918 |
| 2022 | 2486 | 56237 |
| 2023 | 2666 | 65391 |
| 2024 | 2673 | 66301 |
| 2025 | 2324 | 60247 |
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 University of Jordan.
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 | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chinese, Coastal Studies, Computer Science, Dentistry, Dietetics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, French, German, Horticulture, Information Technology, International Studies, Italian, Korean, Law, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Plant and Crop Protection, Political Sciences, Russian, Spanish, Sports, Theatre, Tourism, Turkish, Visual Arts, Water Science |
|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | Medicine |
| Higher Diploma | Dentistry, Medicine |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Agriculture, American Studies, Anatomy, Arabic, Archaeology, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Comparative Religion, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Dentistry, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geology, Government, Histology, History, Horticulture, Human Rights, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Sciences, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Journalism, Law, Leadership, Library Science, Linguistics, Maintenance Technology, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Science, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Orthodontics, Peace and Disarmament, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Power Engineering, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Science Education, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surveying and Mapping, Sustainable Development, Toxicology, Translation and Interpretation, Water Management, Water Science, Women's Studies |
| Doctorate | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Arabic, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Crop Production, Curriculum, Dietetics, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, History, Horticulture, Islamic Law, Koran, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Plant and Crop Protection, Political Sciences, Public Law, Social Studies, Sociology, Soil Science, Special Education, Water Management, Water Science |
University of Jordan alumni
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Karin Kneissl
- Occupations
- journalistdiplomatopinion journalistpolitician
- Biography
-
Karin Kneissl is an Austrian diplomat, journalist, and politician. She served as Minister of Foreign Affairs between 2017 and 2019. Prior to assuming her government position, she was a lecturer.
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Khalil al-Hayya
- Enrolled in the University of Jordan
- Graduated with master's degree in science of hadith
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Khalil al-Hayya is a Palestinian politician who served as the deputy chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau from August to October 2024, succeeding deceased Saleh al-Arouri. He serves as one of the acting quinquevirate leadership of Hamas, alongside Khaled Mashal, Zaher Jabarin, Muhammad Ismail Darwish, and an unnamed Hamas official, after Yahya Sinwar was killed by the IDF in October 2024. He was also elected to the Palestinian Legislative Council since January 2006 as a representative of Gaza City.
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Adham Nabulsi
- Enrolled in the University of Jordan
- 2011-2021 graduated with bachelor's degree in accounting
- Occupations
- qāriʾ
- Biography
-
Adham Nabulsi is a Jordanian Palestinian singer, producer, composer, and songwriter. He debuted on television when he participated on The X Factor (Arabic TV series). Citing religious reasons, Adham Nabulsi retired from the music industry on December 20, 2021.
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John Abizaid
- Occupations
- diplomatmilitary officer
- Biography
-
John Philip Abizaid is a retired United States Army general and former United States Central Command (CENTCOM) commander who served as the United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 2019 to 2021.
University of Jordan faculties and divisions
| Campus : Aqaba | Business Administration, Hotel Management, Information Technology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Centre : Cell Therapy | Cell Biology |
| Centre : Infectious Disease and Vaccine | Epidemiology, Immunology |
| Centre : Nanotechnology | Nanotechnology |
| Centre : Water, Energy and Environment | Environmental Studies, Water Science |
| Centre : Women's Studies | Women's Studies |
| Institute : Public Health | Public Health |
| School : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Equipment, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Horticulture, Irrigation, Nutrition, Plant and Crop Protection, Soil Science |
| School : Archaeology and Tourism | Archaeology, Tourism |
| School : Art and Design | Music, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| School : Arts | Arabic, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
| School : Basic and Marine Sciences | Marine Science and Oceanography, Natural Sciences |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Public Administration |
| School : Business | Business Administration |
| School : Dentistry | Dental Technology, Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontics |
| School : Educational Sciences | Curriculum, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Special Education |
| School : Engineering | Agriculture, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Technology |
| School : Foreign Languages | English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Russian, Spanish, Turkish |
| School : Graduate Studies | Agriculture, Art Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Technology, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Medical Auxiliaries, Science Education, Women's Studies |
| School : Information Technology | Information Technology |
| School : Information Technology and Systems | Information Technology |
| School : Islamic Studies (Shari'a) | Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology |
| School : Law | Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| School : Marine Sciences | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| School : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Histology, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Surgery |
| School : Nursing | Community Health, Nursing |
| School : Pharmacy | Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| School : Political and International Studies | International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences |
| School : Rehabilitation Sciences | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| School : Science | Actuarial Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics |
| School : Sport Science | Health Education, Health Sciences, Physical Education, Sports Management |
| School : Tourism and Hospitality | Hotel and Restaurant, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | UJ الجامعة الأردنية |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Accreditation Commission and Quality Assurance |
| Motto | Years of Excellence |
| Colors | royal yellow, green |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box Amman 11942 Amman, 11942 Jordan |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,008,000 |