Zarqa University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5070 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1829 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #15 of 30 | In Jordan |
| #2 of 2 | In Zarqa |
| #948 of 1,009 | For Information Technology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Islamic
- Type
- For-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- zu.edu.jo
- Languages
- Arabic;English
- Acceptance rate
- 73%*
* Zarqa University 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 equivalent. Minimum marks of 50% for all majors except Allied Medical Sciences |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Research profile
Zarqa University has published 3,210 scientific papers with 26,035 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Political Science.
Zarqa University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 14 |
| 2003 | 3 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 | 11 |
| 2005 | 4 | 14 |
| 2006 | 7 | 19 |
| 2007 | 5 | 33 |
| 2008 | 8 | 50 |
| 2009 | 14 | 58 |
| 2010 | 21 | 53 |
| 2011 | 37 | 89 |
| 2012 | 47 | 124 |
| 2013 | 85 | 207 |
| 2014 | 76 | 302 |
| 2015 | 89 | 424 |
| 2016 | 119 | 600 |
| 2017 | 95 | 761 |
| 2018 | 127 | 973 |
| 2019 | 119 | 1663 |
| 2020 | 156 | 2113 |
| 2021 | 169 | 2505 |
| 2022 | 389 | 3279 |
| 2023 | 791 | 5065 |
| 2024 | 788 | 7155 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Registration, 20; tuition, 30 - 60 per credit hour (JOD) |
|---|
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 Zarqa 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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Arabic, Banking, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Finance, Food Science, Graphic Design, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Interior Design, Islamic Law, Journalism, Law, Library Science, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Religion, Software Engineering, Structural Architecture |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Banking, Business Administration, Computer Science, English, Islamic Studies, Literature, Marketing, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Pharmacy, Private Law, Software Engineering |
Notable alumni
-
Yahya Hawwa
- Occupations
- artist
- Biography
-
Yahya Hawwa is a Syrian artist who started his artistic career in the early stages of his life. He memorised the Koran with an Ijazah (a connected chain of transmission to Muhammad) and holds a master's degree in psychology. He received an Oscar Award in the Cairo International Festival 2009–2010 in addition to the title of "the optimist" and "the artist of the Syrian revolution". He was also appointed as an ambassador for humanity in several charitable institutions around the world.
Zarqa University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Allied Medical Science | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Endocrinology, Haematology, Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Parasitology, Pathology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | Arabic, English, History, Journalism, Literature, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Arts and Design | Graphic Design, Interior Design |
| Faculty : Economics and Administrative Sciences | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, Information Management, Management Systems, Marketing |
| Faculty : Educational Sciences | Education, Educational Sciences, Information Sciences, Library Science, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
| Faculty : Engineering Technology | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Graduate Studies | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Computer Science, English, Health Administration, Linguistics, Literature, Marketing, Mathematics, Nursing, Pharmacy, Private Law |
| Faculty : Health | Health Sciences |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities |
| Faculty : Information Technology | Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| Faculty : Journalism and Mass Communication | Journalism, Mass Communication |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Nursing | Nursing |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Science | Mathematics, Physics |
| Faculty : Shari'a | Islamic Law, Islamic Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | ZU جامعة الزرقاء |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education |
| Motto | Faith. Knowledge. Deed |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 2000 Zarqa, 13110 Jordan |
|---|---|
| City population | 481,000 |