10 public universities in Jordan in 2026
The public universities in Jordan offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
10 public universities
Jordan has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Al al-Bayt University
Public university in Mafraq (1994), dedicated to Islamic studies, humanities and applied sciences.
Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Public university in Ma'an (1999) serving southern Jordan, with strengths in tourism, archaeology and renewable energy.
Al-Balqa Applied University
Multi-campus public university (1997) covering engineering, technology, computing and health sciences in Salt.
University of Jordan
Jordan's largest and oldest public university (1962), ranked among the best in the Arab world.
Mutah University
Public university in Karak (1981), Jordan's unique institution combining civil and military education.
Yarmouk University
Major public university in Irbid founded in 1976, a pioneer in humanities, Islamic economics and American studies.
German Jordanian University
Public university founded in 2005 on the German model, with a mandatory study year in Germany.
Hashemite University
Jordan's fifth public university (1991), near Zarqa, with strong health and environmental science faculties.
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Public research university in Irbid (1986), a leader in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and applied engineering.
Tafila Technical University
Jordan's ninth public university and first technical university, founded in 2005 in Tafila.