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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. Overall, UJ also ranked 347 globally in Arts and Humanities domain, 227 in Social Sciences and Management domain, 253 in Engineering and Technology domain, 401-450 in Life Sciences and Medicine domain, and 501-550 in Natural Sciences domain, UJ also in the top 350 globally in international students.

In addition, you should also note that UJ ranks at the:

• Top 50 globally in Library and Information Management.
  
• Top 100 globally in Nursing. Hospitality & Leisure Management.
• Top 200 globally in Computer Science & Information Systems, Pharmacy & Pharmacology.
• Top 300 globally in Medicine, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Accounting & Finance, Education, English language, Literature and Linguistics.
• Top 400 globally in Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering.
• Top 500 globally in Chemistry.
• Top 600 globally in Economics & Econometrics, Biological Sciences.

Offering a diverse range of programs across 19 schools, including 11 internationally accredited schools with 48 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).