University of Jordan
الجامعة الأردنية | |
| Motto | Arabic: ويعلمكم الكتاب والحكمة |
|---|---|
Motto in English | And he teaches you the book and wisdom |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2 September 1962 |
| Endowment | 4,800,000 JOD ($6.77 million USD) (2015) |
| Chairman | Adnan Badran |
| President | Nathir Obeidat |
Academic staff | 1,485 (2019/2020) |
Administrative staff | 2,415 (2019/2020) |
| Students | 46,951 (2020/2021) |
| Undergraduates | 40,142 (2020/2021) |
| Postgraduates | 6,765 (2020/2021) |
| Location | , 32°0′50″N 35°52′22″E / 32.01389°N 35.87278°E |
| Campus | Urban 1.2 square kilometres (300 acres) |
| Colors | Royal yellow and Green [a] |
| Affiliations | IAU, FUIW, UNIMED, AArU |
| Website | ju |
The University of Jordan (Arabic: الجامعة الأردنية; abbreviated UJ or JU) is a public university located in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 1962, and it is the largest and oldest institution of higher education in Jordan. It is located in the capital Amman in the Jubaiha District of Amman. The university comprises 25 faculties and offers 91 bachelor's programs and 161 postgraduate programs. According to its published strategy, it aims to strengthen its international profile and productivity across academic fields.
Enrollment grew from about 35,000 students in the early 2000s to roughly 45,000 by the mid-2010s, surpassing 50,000 in 2019. The university reports more than 200,000 graduates. Its student body includes about 12% international students. The faculty numbers roughly 1,600 members, about one-third of whom hold the rank of full professor. Most of them earned their academic qualifications at institutions in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Arab world, in addition to who are University of Jordan alumni. The University District is considered to be one of the most developed parts of Amman, with a rich history of education, culture, and a high population density. Also, its street is a main street and one of the most vibrant streets in the city.
In terms of recognition, the University of Jordan has secured the top spot locally and ranked 324th globally in the QS World University Rankings for 2026. This further solidifies its position as a leading academic institution.