University of Jordan
The University of Jordan (Arabic: الجامعة الأردنية), often abbreviated JU, is a public university located in Amman, Jordan. It was founded in 1962 by royal decree, and it is the largest and oldest institution of higher education in Jordan. It is located in the capital Amman in the Jubaiha area of the University District. It is composed of 20 faculties, and it contains over 95 departments. The university's stated main strategy and rule is to be global and productive in all its educational fields.
الجامعة الأردنية | |
| Motto | Years of Excellence |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Campus | Urban 1.2 square kilometres (300 acres) |
| Colors | Royal yellow and Green [a] |
| Affiliations | IAU, FUIW, UNIMED, AArU |
| Website | ju |
The University District where the University of Jordan is located is considered one of the most developed parts of Amman, with a rich history of education, culture, and a high population density. The University of Jordan is often nicknamed The Mother University (Arabic: الجامعة الأُم), with the nickname stemming from the fact that it is the first university in Jordan and it has graduated many public and political figures who haven taken on important roles in government and media. UJ alumni have also helped establish other universities in Jordan and neighboring countries.