Zarqa University: Statistics

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#5255 of 14,131 In the World
#1908 of 5,830 In Asia
#16 of 30 In Jordan
#2 of 2 In Zarqa
#1671 of 1,716 For Investment Banking and Stock trading
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Quick Review

Religion
Islamic
Type
For-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
zu.edu.jo
Languages
Arabic;English
Acceptance rate
69%*

* 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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate or equivalent. Minimum marks of 50% for all majors except Allied Medical Sciences
Academic CalendarSemesters

Research profile

Zarqa University has published 1,774 scientific papers with 12,437 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Quantum and Particle physics.

Publications
1,774
Citations
12,437

Zarqa University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
980 / 6,285
Computer Science
951 / 6,241
Biology
839 / 6,942
Engineering
799 / 6,228
Physics
772 / 5,890
Medicine
760 / 6,104
Environmental Science
675 / 4,350
Mathematics
661 / 4,992
Chemistry
650 / 5,399
Quantum and Particle physics
566 / 3,508
Political Science
562 / 2,491
Law
546 / 2,473
Philosophy
520 / 3,502
Business
508 / 1,992
Psychology
496 / 3,509
Statistics
455 / 3,840
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
423 / 3,575
Economics
372 / 1,594
Biochemistry
352 / 2,733
Sociology
342 / 1,761
Pathology
338 / 3,315
Geography and Cartography
326 / 2,006
Machine Learning
326 / 3,238
Genetics
325 / 3,074
Geology
323 / 2,399
Organic Chemistry
310 / 3,617
Materials Science
295 / 3,230
Management
266 / 999
Linguistics
263 / 2,112
Ecology
260 / 2,267
Paleontology
242 / 1,432
Nursing
232 / 1,766
History
228 / 1,051
Archaeology
217 / 1,044
Psychiatry
214 / 1,664
Development Studies
198 / 1,045
Electrical Engineering
194 / 1,065
Social Psychology
185 / 1,125
Marketing
178 / 643
Finance
172 / 521

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 0 1
1992 0 2
1993 1 1
1994 0 0
1995 0 1
1996 0 2
1997 1 0
1998 0 2
1999 4 1
2000 4 1
2001 3 1
2002 2 10
2003 3 7
2004 7 8
2005 4 12
2006 6 11
2007 3 29
2008 8 51
2009 12 44
2010 20 45
2011 32 75
2012 31 97
2013 63 173
2014 49 230
2015 53 337
2016 70 409
2017 54 470
2018 81 628
2019 88 975
2020 94 1447
2021 147 1803
2022 338 2316
2023 554 2973
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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

  1. Yahya Hawwa

    Yahya Hawwa
    Born in
    Syria Flag Syria
    Years
    1976-.. (age 48)
    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 masters 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 635,000

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