Quick Summary
Public in Irbid, Jordan — Yarmouk University, est. 1976. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 39500 students including 9.5% from outside Jordan. Known for strengths in Archaeology, Computer Science, Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Yarmouk is a prestigious public institution known for its cultural heritage and strong academic standing in humanities and sciences within the Levant.
Subject Strengths
ArchaeologyComputer ScienceEngineeringLinguisticsReligious Studies
Founded1976
TypePublic
Total Students39500
Intl Students9.5%
Faculty Ratio36
CampusUrban
Campus Size600 acres
Affiliated HospitalsKing Abdullah University Hospital
AccreditationAccreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (HEAC) Jordan, ABET (Engineering)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201–1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Arts, Science, Sharia and Islamic Studies, Education, Business, Law, Engineering, Fine Arts, Information Technology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Tourism and Hotel Management
Programs
History, Arabic Language, Education, Physics, Chemistry
PhD Programs
Blended learning options available for various diplomas
Online Programs
Refugees and Displaced Persons Center, Prince Faisal Center for Dead Sea Studies, UNESCO Chair for Cultural Heritage
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (HEAC) Jordan, ABET (Engineering)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL61
Min GPA2
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission for the Faculty of Medicine is highly competitive and depends on high school national exam scores (Tawjihi). International students should apply via the International Student Office (Mufadalah).
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Jordanian Dinar
UG Tuition
JD2,270/yr
per year · JOD
Living Cost
JD3,550/yr
per year · JOD
PG Tuition
JD3,195/yr
per year · JOD
Application Fee
$70
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
JD5,870/yr
tuition + living + essentials · JOD
Scholarships AvailableMinistry of Higher Education Scholarships, University Merit Scholarships, USAID
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidStudent Loan Fund for Jordanian students
Work-StudyLimited opportunities in university libraries and labs
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Arts, Science, Sharia and Islamic Studies, Education, Business, Law, Engineering, Fine Arts, Information Technology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Tourism and Hotel Management programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Pharmacy | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Arabic Language | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,000
Average Salary After Graduation
72%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementMandatory for Engineering, Medicine, and Pharmacy students
Industry Connections
Orange JordanJordan TelecomVarious regional engineering firms
Notable Alumni
Bisher Al-Khasawneh, Nasser Judeh, various Jordanian government ministers
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus dormitories for female students only; off-campus private housing for males
Sports Facilities
Al-Hassan Youth City (adjacent), university stadium, indoor gymnasiums
Student Clubs
Debate Club, Theater Club, Chess Club, Scientific Societies
Library Resources
Al-Hussein Library (one of the largest in Jordan), extensive digital database access
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, DAAD, Fullbright exchange programs
Summer Programs
Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) intensive summer courses