Yarmouk University
Yarmouk University (Arabic: جامعة اليرموك), also abbreviated YU, is a comprehensive public and state supported university located near the city centre of Irbid in northern Jordan. Since its establishment in 1976, it has been at the forefront of Jordanian and Middle Eastern universities. The University consists of 15 faculties offering 52 bachelor's degrees, 64 master's degrees, and 18 PhD Programs in different disciplines. The university also hosts 12 research and career centers.
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1976 |
| Endowment | 123,000,000 JOD |
| President | Islam Masad |
| Vice-president | Prof. Ziad Al- Saad (Academic Affairs) Prof. Jamal Abu Doleh (Administrative Affairs) Prof. Yousef Abu Al-Udous (Quality Affairs) |
Academic staff | 1,004 |
Administrative staff | 1,597 |
| Students | 34,651 |
| Undergraduates | 31,282 |
| Postgraduates | 2,807 |
| 562 | |
| Location | , , 32°32′15″N 35°51′20″E |
| Campus | Urban 1 square kilometre (250 acres) |
| Colors | Green and White [a] |
| Nickname | Al-Yarmouk |
| Affiliations | IAU, FUIW, UNIMED, AArU |
| Website | www |
As the Academic Year 2016/2017, the university had 1,004 faculty members and 1,597 staff with 34,651 students in all academic programs (31,282 Undergraduate, 2,807 Postgraduate and 562 Doctoral). In addition, there were around 5,000 international students from 50 different nations.