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Public university in Amman, Jordan

The University of Jordan (الجامعة الأردنية), often abbreviated UJ or JU, is a public university located in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 1962 by, 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 25 faculties, and offers 91 bachelor programs and 161 postgraduate programs. The university's stated main strategy and rule is to be global and productive in all its educational fields. 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. Over the years, the university has experienced impressive growth. From its inception with 35,000 students in the early 2000s, the student population surged to 45,000 by the mid 2010s and surpassed 50,000 by 2019. With a rich history of graduating over two hundred thousand individuals, the university has played a significant role in shaping Jordanian society and its neighboring regions. The institution also boasts a diverse student body, with 12% international students as part of its international program. Additionally, the university maintains a faculty of approximately 1,600 members, with a third holding professorial degrees from American, European, Asian, and Arab universities, as well as alumni of the University of Jordan itself.

In 1962, the University of Jordan selected Jubaiha area as the construction site for its campus. Situated north of the capital, Amman, the conservatory offered ample space, picturesque views adorned with ancient cypress and pine trees, and a central location, close to significant landmarks in Jordan. Spanning an area of 1,200 dunums, equivalent to 0.463 square miles (1.20 km2), the university campus in Jubaiha is a focal point. Notably, University Street, a bustling thoroughfare in Amman, intersects the area. This lively street serves as a vital link between East and West Amman, hosting numerous cafes, restaurants, hotels, and student accommodations, making it a popular hangout for young individuals. The campus features twelve gates, including one on the southern side, two on the eastern side, two on the northern side, and seven on the western side, notably the University Street side, which includes the main entrance. Additionally, four parking lots are designated for student vehicles, including those by the College of Arts in the south, the Admissions and Registration Unit near University Street, the College of Education at the northern gate, and the Scientific Parking area on the far eastern side of the scientific colleges.

Before the founding of the University of Jordan, the people of Jordan had demanded constantly that a university is to be built in Jordan. Back then, in the 1950s, most Jordanian students studied higher education abroad. In 1962, a delegation from the British Army met with the commanders of the Jordanian Army to negotiate terms for aid from the British government intended to help with the establishment of the University of Jordan. and thus King Hussein bin Talal put Prime Minister Wasfi Tal in charge of establishing the University of Jordan. On the Opening ceremony of the university, King Hussein bin Talal, accompanied by his convoy, Prince Hassan bin Talal, and Jordanian Prime Minister Wasfi al Tal, arrived at the university. They were warmly welcomed by the university’s president, Nasir al Din al Asad, the head of the Board of Trustees, Samir al Rifai, and other members of the Board of Trustees. During a ceremony held on April 17, 1965, King Hussein was presented with the university's first degree, an honorary doctorate. Following this honor, the King delivered an inspiring speech at the university auditorium, expressing his immense pride in witnessing the realization of his most cherished dreams and aspirations: At its inception, the university operated from three modest buildings with a budget of 50 thousand dinars and a faculty comprising eight teachers, with a student body totaling 167, including 17 female students. In its formative years, the university administration actively worked on developing the institution's infrastructure. Without delay, additional faculties were established, including the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Economics and Commerce, both inaugurated in 1965, alongside the Faculty of Arts. Dubbed "the Mother University" by the Jordanian media in late 1962, the University of Jordan holds the distinction of being the first university established in the country.

The University of Jordan offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university has 78 undergraduate programs and 143 postgraduate programs which are divided into 109 master's degrees, and 34 doctoral degrees. The faculties are categorized into three streams: Scientific faculties, Humanitarian faculties, and Medical (Health) faculties.

The Jordan University Hospital was established in 1973, and it was merged with the University of Jordan in 1976. It is one of the most developed hospitals in Jordan. It's been accredited by many organizations, most notably JCI and HACCP. It also has affiliations with King Hussein Cancer Center, which was the first Cancer Center outside of the United States to be accredited by the JCI Disease Specific Certification (DSC) in November 2007.

The University of Jordan has hundreds of agreements mostly for student exchange programs, of which 16 agreements are with universities in the United States such as Vanderbilt University and Murray State University.

The University of Jordan Student Union is the University's student body. The regulations governing the Student Union have been subject to several revisions and major changes since its conception. The latest version of these regulations was written by a committee of both students (Hamdoon Khateeb, Malek Khalaileh, Khaled Gabba, Yasmeen AbuTaleb, Issam Khoury) and faculty members (Dr. Ali Mahafzah, Dr. Ali Badran, Dr. Ali Sawwa) and put into effect in 2008.