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List Of Universities In Jordan
This is a list of degree-granting universities and institutions in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan sorted alphabetically by the governorates of Jordan, governorate to which each university belongs. Jordan has both private university, private and public universities, many of which are supported by the government of Jordan and their respective governorates of Jordan, provinces. Jordan has a fairly large number of universities for its size. In addition, there are 50 community colleges in Jordan that are not listed here. Governorates The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is divided into twelve governorates (muhafazah) as follows: Ajloun *Balqa Applied University- Ajloun College* Ajloun National Private University Amman *Al-Ahliyya Amman University *Al-Isra University *Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan *Amman Arab University *Applied Science Private University *Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences *Arab Open University *Columbia University: Amman Branch *German-Jordanian Univ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amman
Amman ( , ; , ) is the capital and the largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. With a population of four million as of 2021, Amman is Jordan's primate city and is the largest city in the Levant region, the fifth-largest city in the Arab world, and the tenth-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East. The earliest evidence of settlement in Amman dates to the 8th millennium BC in 'Ain Ghazal, home to the world's oldest statues of the human form. During the Iron Age, the city was known as ''Rabat Aman'', the capital of the Ammonite Kingdom. In the 3rd century BC, the city was renamed ''Philadelphia'' and became one of the ten Greco-Roman cities of the Decapolis. Later, in the 7th century AD, the Rashidun Caliphate renamed the city Amman. Throughout most of the Islamic era, the city alternated between periods of devastation and periods of relative prosperity. Amman was largely abandoned during the Ottoman period from the 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Universities
A public university, state university, or public college is a university or college that is State ownership, owned by the state or receives significant funding from a government. Whether a national university is considered public varies from one country (or region) to another, largely depending on the specific education landscape. In contrast a private university is usually owned and operated by a private corporation (not-for-profit or for profit). Both types are often regulated, but to varying degrees, by the government. Africa Algeria In Algeria, public universities are a key part of the education system, and education is considered a right for all citizens. Access to these universities requires passing the Baccalaureate (Bac) exam, with each institution setting its own grade requirements (out of 20) for different majors and programs. Notable public universities include the Algiers 1 University, University of Algiers, Oran 1 University, University of Oran, and Constantin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German-Jordanian University
German-Jordanian University (GJU) is a public university located near Madaba, Jordan. It offers more than 20 programs to over 6,000 students, primarily from Jordan and the Middle East. The curriculum differs from other Jordanian universities, with German language courses offered as preparation for the fourth academic year at a university of applied sciences in Germany and an introduction to German industry through an obligatory internship within the framework of the study program. History In August 2004 a founding committee, in cooperation with Jordan's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, began its activities in Jordan. The university's programs are designed to encourage the training of young professionals to move back and forth between Europe and the Middle East. GJU was founded on April 25, 2005, by royal decree, in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a Private university, private Ivy League research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church (Manhattan), Trinity Church in Manhattan, it is the oldest institution of higher education in New York (state), New York and the fifth-First university in the United States, oldest in the United States. Columbia was established as a Colonial colleges, colonial college by royal charter under George II of Great Britain. It was renamed Columbia College (New York), Columbia College in 1784 following the American Revolution, and in 1787 was placed under Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, a private board of trustees headed by former students Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. In 1896, the campus was moved to its current location in Morningside Heights and renamed Columbia University. Columbia is organized into twenty schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arab Open University
Arab Open University (AOU) () is a non-profit university system in the Arab world. Headquartered in Kuwait, the system is composed of 16 campuses across 9 countries: Ardiya in Kuwait, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Madinah, Ḥail, Al-Ahsa in Saudi Arabia, Seeb in Oman, A'ali in Bahrain, Amman in Jordan, Al-Bireh in Palestine, Beirut, Antelias, Tripoli in Lebanon, El-Shorouk in Egypt and Khartoum in Sudan. The university has a combined student body of 62,612 students, 61,886 of which are postgraduates while 742 of which are postgraduates, 1031 staff members and 77,037 living alumni. The headquarters of the university is located in Kuwait, designated in 2000. The university has a long-standing academic partnership with the United Kingdom's Open University. History Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud founded the university in December 2000. Kuwait was chosen to be the headquarters for the university. At that same time, 6 branches were established in Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Leba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arab Academy For Banking And Financial Sciences
The Arab Academy for Management, Banking and Financial Sciences (AAMBFS), formerly known as The Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences (AABFS), is a regional non-profit organization founded in 1985 and established in 1988 in Amman, Jordan with campuses across all the Arab countries. It is affiliated with the Council of Arab Economic Unity and works under the auspices of the Secretariat General of the Arab League; enjoying financial and administrative independence. In 2015, the university relocated from Amman, Jordan to Cairo, Egypt Cairo ( ; , ) is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Egypt and the Cairo Governorate, being home to more than 10 million people. It is also part of the List of urban agglomerations in Africa, largest urban agglomeration in Africa, L .... References {{authority control Universities in Cairo 1985 establishments in Jordan Universities in Jordan Universities and colleges established in 1985 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Applied Science Private University
Applied Science Private University (ASU) is a private institution of higher education located in Jordan. Founded in 1989 and officially inaugurated in October 1991, ASU operates under the Arab International Company for Education and Investment. As one of Jordan's early private universities, it initially offered programs through three faculties: Arts and Humanities, Basic Sciences, and Economics. Today, ASU comprises 12 faculties, offering 59 specializations across bachelor’s, master’s, and higher diploma programs. Faculties ASU now includes twelve faculties, offering a wide range of 59 specializations across bachelor's, master's, and higher diploma programs: * Faculty of Arts and Humanities * Faculty of Law * Faculty of Business * Faculty of Pharmacy * Faculty of Arts and Design * Faculty of Information Technology * Faculty of Engineering and Technology * Faculty of Nursing * Faculty of Sharia and Islamic Studies * Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences * Faculty of Science * F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amman Arab University
Amman Arab University (), abbreviated AAU, is a private university in Amman, Jordan. It was established in 1997 as a non-profit private university for graduate studies. AAU was the first Jordanian university to specialize in postgraduate programs for masters and doctoral studies. On 30 September 1998, the university received a permit from Higher Education Council. The first group of students began studying there in 1999/2000. Initially the university offered only graduate programs but it began to accept undergraduates in 2009. That year its name was changed to Amman Arab University. The University is composed of nine faculties and contains over 25 departments. It is a publicly and privately accredited university and a member of the Association of Arab Universities, International Association of Universities, and League of Islamic Universities. Colleges College of Aviation Science * Department of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering * Department of Avionics Engineering College ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Zaytoonah University Of Jordan
Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan (Arabic ''جامعة الزيتونة الأردنية''), founded in 1993, is a private university located in Amman, Jordan. It is accredited by the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. there were 8,663 students enrolled in the university of whom 2,652 were international students. As is the case in all other Jordanian universities, the credit-hour system is used in the university. Academics The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in seven disciplines: * Faculty of Engineering (electrical, civil) * Faculty of Science * Faculty of Pharmacy * Faculty of Nursing * Faculty of Arts * Faculty of Law * Faculty of Economics * Faculty of Architecture and Design See also *List of Islamic educational institutions Institutions that have an Islamic or Muslim identity or charter include: Historical institutions in continuous operations Institutions founded before the colonial era and which are still in operat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Isra University
Isra University () is a private university in Amman, Jordan. It was established in 1989, the first scholastic year started in fall 1991. The university offers the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in thirty two majors in ten different faculties, and twelve Master's programs (M.Sc) The university started receiving the first batch of students in the educational fields in 1991/1992. The University currently has international students from over 53 countries around the world. With over 32,800 graduated students. See also *List of Islamic educational institutions Institutions that have an Islamic or Muslim identity or charter include: Historical institutions in continuous operations Institutions founded before the colonial era and which are still in operation: * University of al-Qarawiyyin, Morocco, th ... References External linksThe University's website {{DEFAULTSORT:Isra category:Al-Isra University Universities and colleges established in 1989 Universities in Jordan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
