Al Hussein Bin Talal University

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Al Hussein Bin Talal University, a public institution located in Ma'an, southern Jordan, is known for its strong faculties in Engineering, Information Technology, and Business, playing a vital role in regional development. The university also offers programs in Nursing, Sciences, and has a branch in Aqaba focusing on Tourism and Marine Sciences. For international students, the experience offers a unique immersion into Jordanian culture within a less urbanized setting, with primary instruction in Arabic, though many technical and scientific courses incorporate English. While specific dedicated international schools are not prominently advertised, administrative offices assist international students with integration and academic support. Its distinctive characteristic is its strategic location, serving as an educational and research hub for the unique desert environment of southern Jordan, near historical sites like Petra.

Background

Al-Hussein Bin Talal University (AHU) (Arabic جامعة الحسين بن طلال) is a public coeducational university in the heart of the southern region of Jordan. It is 210 km from the capital city of Amman and about 9 km to the northwest of Ma'an. It was established by a Royal Decree on April 28, 1999. AHU is a comprehensive public university in a self-contained campus and has a student population representing nearly every governorate in the country. It has grown to eight colleges offering bachelor's degree programs in natural and environmental sciences, business, nursing, education, humanities, IT and engineering; and two Deanships: the Deanship of Student Affairs and the Deanship of Scientific Research. AHU has nine scientific centers that are heavily engaged in research and development projects to serve local and national communities.

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