University of Jordan

Overview

The University of Jordan (UJ) was founded in 1962 and has grown to become Jordan’s largest university. In fact, it is the oldest university in Jordan, established in the capital city of Amman by a Royal Decree in 1962. It has evolved into a comprehensive university with a second branch in the port city of Aqaba. UJ has been rated five QS Stars and 601-650 in our QS World University Rankings 2022. It offers a wide range of programmes with eight international accredited schools. The university is located in the heart of Amman and is surrounded by shopping centres, accommodation, restaurants, entertainment and public transportation links. The official currency is Jordanian Dinar. The official language is Arabic, and English is the first foreign language. UJ’s mission is not only high academic excellence, but also applying the principles of quality management and the latest technologies in its programmes and strategies. UJ has achieved international accreditation for their medicine, rehabilitation, pharmacy and dentistry programmes. Discover more about their mission on their website.

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