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University of Jordan
الجامعة الأردنية
MottoYears of Excellence
TypePublic
Established2 September 1962; 61 years ago (1962-09-02)
Endowment4,800,000 JOD ($6.77 million USD) (2015)[1]
ChairmanAdnan Badran[2]
PresidentNathir Obeidat[3]
Academic staff
1,485 (2019/2020)[4]
Administrative staff
2,415 (2019/2020)[5]
Students46,951 (2020/2021)[6]
Undergraduates40,142 (2020/2021)[7]
Postgraduates6,765 (2020/2021)[8]
Location
Amman
,
Jordan

32°0′50″N 35°52′22″E / 32.01389°N 35.87278°E / 32.01389; 35.87278
CampusUrban
1.2 square kilometres (300 acres)[9]
ColorsRoyal yellow and Green [a]
  
AffiliationsIAU, FUIW, UNIMED, AArU
Websiteju.edu.jo

The University of Jordan (Arabic: الجامعة الأردنية), often abbreviated UJ or JU, is a public university located in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 1962 by,[10] and it is the largest and oldest institution of higher education in Jordan. It is located in the capital Amman in the Jubaiha area of the University District. It is composed of 25 faculties,[11] and offers 91 bachelor programs and 161 postgraduate programs.[12] The university's stated main strategy and rule is to be global and productive in all its educational fields. [13]

The University District where the University of Jordan is located is considered one of the most developed parts of Amman, with a rich history of education, culture, and a high population density.[14]

Over the years, the university has experienced impressive growth. From its inception with 35,000 students in the early 2000s, the student population surged to 45,000 by the mid-2010s and surpassed 50,000 by 2019.[15] With a rich history of graduating over two hundred thousand individuals,[16] the university has played a significant role in shaping Jordanian society and its neighboring regions.[17][18] The institution also boasts a diverse student body, with 12% international students as part of its international program.[19] Additionally, the university maintains a faculty of approximately 1,600 members, with a third holding professorial degrees from American, European, Asian, and Arab universities, as well as alumni of the University of Jordan itself.[16]

In terms of international recognition, the University of Jordan has secured the top spot locally and ranked 498th globally in the QS World University Rankings for 2024. This accomplishment further solidifies its position as a leading institution within the academic landscape.[20]

  1. ^ نسيم برهم (كلية الآداب، الجامعة الأردنية) (2018). سير عشر جامعات حكومية عربية. المركز العربي للأبحاث ودراسة السياسات. p. 387. ISBN 9786144452110. على الرغم من هذا التطور، تراجعت منحة الدولة للجامعة إلى 400,000 دينار في عام 2000، ثم ارتفعت إلى 4.8 مليون دينار في عام 2015، أي ما يعادل 4.4 في المئة فقط من ایراداتها للعام الأخير
  2. ^ الأردنية, The University of Jordan | الجامعة. "The University of Jordan - Members of Board of Trustees". Retrieved 2020-04-23.
  3. ^ "Nathir Obeidat appointed President of University of Jordan". Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  4. ^ ""التقرير الإحصائي السنوي 2019/2020"" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  5. ^ "التقرير الإحصائي السنوي 2019/2020" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  6. ^ "التقرير الإحصائي السنوي 2020/2021" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  7. ^ "التقرير الإحصائي السنوي 2020/2021" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  8. ^ "التقرير الإحصائي السنوي 2020/2021" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-08-02. Retrieved 2016-08-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ ""The founding of the University of Jordan is written in the diaries of English diplomats" "تأسيس الجامعة الأردنية في مذكرات الدبلوماسيين الانجليز"". Ammon News. Archived from the original on 2018-05-22. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  11. ^ "The University of Jordan Academics". University of Jordan website. Archived from the original on 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  12. ^ "About the University of Jordan". The University of Jordan website. Archived from the original on 2024-01-27. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  13. ^ "Strategy of The University of Jordan". www.ju.edu.jo. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  14. ^ "University District - Ministry of Interior". Jordan's Ministry of Interior website (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 2021-07-17. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  15. ^ "معدلات التوجيهي ترفع عدد طلبة الأردنية الى 50 ألفا و685". عروبة الاخباري | Oroba News (in Arabic). 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  16. ^ a b "The University of Jordan - RESERVOIR". reservoir-prima.org. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  17. ^ "University of Jordan". University of Jordan website (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 2021-07-17. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  18. ^ "University of Jordan - its establishment and development". Tajrobtk (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 2021-07-17. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  19. ^ "The University of Jordan". Times Higher Education (THE). 2024-04-02. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  20. ^ "University of Jordan". Top Universities. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

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