Access to higher education is open to holders of the General Secondary Education Certificate, or its equivalence from across the globe, who can then choose between public and private institutions and community colleges depending on their certifications.
The universities implement the credit-hour system which entitles students to select courses according to a study program.
The majority of teaching staff in Higher Education Institutions in Jordan are Ph.D. holders and graduates of prestigious European and American universities. They enjoy top qualifications and expertise in their respective areas.
Currently, there are approximately 11,000 faculty members, of whom about 8,000 are Ph.D. holders at different academic ranks across the country!
Academic establishments have centers for academic developments of the staff, in-service and out-service training, in skills and pedagogy, particularly in e-learning and blended learning. Ph.D. holders can be appointed or contracted by the institutions as assistant professors. They can be promoted after five years to associate professor according to authorized terms set by universities here!
According to government requirements, international students can enroll in Jordanian universities and colleges by fulfilling the same entrance requirements as local students.
In many cases, they need to demonstrate proficiency in English, depending on the institution and selected degree program. Some institutions provide language courses or testing as part of enrolment. Afterwhich you then receive a visa to study in the country.
The institutions that make our list of best universities in Jordan are;
- University of Jordan
- Jordan University of Science and Technology
- Philadelphia University
- The Hashemite University
- Al-Balqa' Applied University
- Al al-Bayt University
- Middle East University, Jordan
- Al-Ahliyya Amman University
- Mutah university
- Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
- Princess Sumaya University for Technology
- University of Petra
- Zarqa University
- German Jordanian University
- Applied Science Private University
- The World Islamic Sciences and Education University
- Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
- Isra University
- Amman Arab University
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