University of Jordan

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The University of Jordan (UJ) is the oldest and largest university in Jordan, renowned as a comprehensive institution and a leading research hub in the Arab world. It excels particularly in fields like Medicine, Engineering, Law, and Arabic Language & Literature. For international students, UJ offers a vibrant cultural immersion experience, with a significant international student body contributing to a diverse campus environment. While the primary language of instruction is Arabic, some graduate programs and specific courses are offered in English, and the university provides support through its International Affairs Unit for admissions and integration. Its distinctive characteristic is its foundational role in shaping higher education and research in Jordan and the wider region.

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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...

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