Quick Summary
Situated in Amman, Jordan, Amman Arab University is a private established in 1999. The institution enrolls approximately 6500 students, with 18% being international. Known for strengths in Law, Business Administration, Educational Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 80%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
AAU is known for being the first private university in Jordan to focus on graduate studies, offering a mature academic environment with a focus on entrepreneurship.
Subject Strengths
LawBusiness AdministrationEducational SciencesInformation Technology
Founded1999
TypePrivate
Total Students6500
Intl Students18%
Faculty Ratio24
CampusSuburban
Campus Size120 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationJordanian Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC),Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC),Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB Member)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
Not Available
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's Degree,Master's Degree,Doctoral Degree (PhD),Higher Diploma
Programs
PhD in Education,PhD in Law
PhD Programs
E-learning blended courses,Digital Marketing Professional Diploma
Online Programs
Creativity and Entrepreneurship Center,Scientific Research Deanship,Renewable Energy Research Unit
Research Centers
Moderate
Research Output
Jordanian Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC),Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC),Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB Member)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate80%
IELTS5
TOEFL500
Min GPA2
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · September 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · February 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Students should ensure their high school certificates are legalized by the Jordanian Ministry of Education. Early application is recommended for competitive majors like Pharmacy.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Jordanian Dinar
UG Tuition
JOD3,200/yr
per year · JOD
Living Cost
JOD5,000/yr
per year · JOD
PG Tuition
JOD4,600/yr
per year · JOD
Application Fee
$140
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
JOD8,300/yr
tuition + living + essentials · JOD
Scholarships AvailableAcademic Excellence Scholarship,Siblings Discount,Sports Excellence Scholarship,National Security Forces Discount
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable via installments and specialized local bank loans.
Work-StudyLimited to administrative assistant roles for senior students.
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's Degree,Master's Degree,Doctoral Degree (PhD),Higher Diploma programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Cybersecurity | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Business Intelligence | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Private Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,000
Average Salary After Graduation
72%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical placements for Pharmacy and practical training for Engineering.
Industry Connections
Jordan Engineers AssociationJordan Pharmacists AssociationOrange Jordan (Telecom)Zain Jordan
Notable Alumni
Various Jordanian Parliament Members,High-ranking regional educators,Legal consultants in the Arab League
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Indoor Sports Hall,Football Pitch,Basketball Courts
Student Clubs
Programming Club,Debate Club,Culture and Arts Club,Community Service Club
Library Resources
Extensive digital library with access to IEEE, ProQuest, and Springer databases.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+ partnerships with European universities
Summer Programs
Intensive Arabic for non-native speakers,Professional Training Courses