About the University of Jordan (UJ)
Established in 1962 through a Royal Decree, the University of Jordan (UJ) has flourished into the largest university in Jordan. It is situated in the capital city of Amman and has expanded to include a second branch in the port city of Aqaba. UJ holds an impressive 5 QS Stars rating and consistently ranks among the top 400 universities globally, specifically at 368 in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
In 2025, UJ is now ranked in 25 specialized fields, an increase of six from the previous year. It also improved its rankings in 16 ranked subjects and across all five broad subject areas, reflecting the enhanced quality of its academic and research programs.
These results displayed UJ's unprecedented progress in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Computer Science and Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Tourism, Education, Library and Information Science, Business, and Languages.
In the globally ranked broad subject areas, UJ made significant progress. Engineering and Technology rose to 150th place globally, compared to 253rd in 2024. Social Sciences and Management Studies climbed to 155th globally, up from 227th. Arts and Humanities moved to 190th, up from 347th. Life Sciences and Medicine improved to 284th, previously ranked in the 401-450 range, while Natural Sciences advanced to the 401-450 range from 501-550.
The university achieved significant milestones in the subject rankings, with one of its programs listed among the top 50 universities globally, four subjects in the top 100, nine subjects in the top 200, 17 subjects in the top 300, 19 subjects in the top 400, and 23 subjects in the top 500 universities worldwide.
Specifically, within Arts and Humanities, UJ ranked 217th globally in Linguistics, 231st in English Language, and 289th in Modern Languages. In Social Sciences and Management, it achieved 83rd in Library and Information Science, 119th in Tourism, 147th in Education and Developmental Studies (a new entry), and 367th in Law (also a new entry). In Business subjects, the university ranked 185th in Accounting and Finance, 234th in Business and Management, and 505th in Economics.
In the Engineering and Technology fields, Computer Science and Information Systems ranked 100th globally, up from 149th. Civil Engineering ranked 229th, Electrical and Electronic Engineering 232nd, Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing 291st, and Chemical Engineering entered the ranking at 398th.
In Life Sciences and Medicine fields, UJ's Nursing program ranked 47th globally, advancing from the 51-100 range. Pharmacy and Pharmacology ranked 100th, while Medicine improved to 285th. Life Sciences ranked 481st, and Agriculture 429th.
In Natural Sciences, Mathematics rose to 119th globally from last year's 201-250 range. Chemistry improved its ranking to 439th. Environmental Sciences and Physics entered the global rankings for the first time, with 500th and 601st positions, respectively.
Offering a diverse range of programs across 19 schools, including 11 internationally accredited schools with 55 internationally accredited programs, UJ is centrally located in Amman. It is surrounded by amenities such as shopping centers, eateries, and public transportation. The official currency is the Jordanian Dinar, with Arabic as the official language and English as the primary foreign language.
UJ's mission extends beyond academic excellence, prioritizing quality management principles and integrating cutting-edge technologies into its programs and strategies. The university boasts international accreditation for programs in Medicine, Rehabilitation Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Engineering, Information Technology, Sciences, Foreign Languages, Business, and Agriculture. UJ's esteemed academic staff, many of whom have held prominent roles in academia, administration, and politics in Jordan, contribute to its culture of excellence, innovation, and research.
Since its inception, the University of Jordan has attracted students from over 130 countries worldwide. Presently, the university accommodates students from 84 different nationalities across its diverse array of schools. UJ's campus features a student clinic offering comprehensive healthcare services, including x-rays, laboratory tests, and a pharmacy, with referrals to the University of Jordan Hospital for further treatment as needed. With over 270,000 graduates worldwide, UJ's reputation for employment ranks among the top Universities globally according to the QS 2025 Graduate Employability Rankings with a ranking of 110 globally for its employment outcomes and 197 for its employer reputation. The university provides robust alumni support, with 82% of graduates securing employment within 12 months of graduation.
As it's alumni, the university is proud to have four prime ministers, over 200 local and foreign ministers, senators, and congressmen, Olympic medal winners, 20 individuals featured in Forbes Annual Awards lists, 12 Fortune 500 CEOs, 36 university presidents, and a 98% annual pass rate in the United States Medical License Exam (USMLE).