Jordan University of Science and Technology

What Jordan University of Science and Technology does

Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) is a public research university established in 1986 by royal decree in Irbid, Jordan, operating under the Higher Education Law No. 17 of 2018 and the Jordanian Universities Law No. 18 of 2018. The university delivers undergraduate and graduate education across 12 colleges — Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Science and Arts, Computer and Information Technology, Architecture and Design, Applied Medical Sciences, and a Nanotechnology Institute — supported by 63 master's and 2 doctoral programs and accredited by a dense stack of international bodies (ABET, ACGME, WFME, ACPE, RCSI, ACEN, NAAB, ASIIN, ASIC, IET, WFOT, and ISO 9001-2015). Its infrastructure spans 11,000,000 m² of campus with 415,822 m² of built space, including a 678-819 bed King Abdullah University Hospital, a 300-bed field hospital with 50 ICU beds, a 12,500 m² Centennial Library with RFID self-service and 900,892 e-books, and a 15 MW solar power station producing approximately 7,974 MWh annually.

The institution is funded through a combination of Jordanian government appropriations and tuition from domestic, parallel-program, international, and graduate students, with an explicit allocation of roughly 5% of its core budget to scientific research (~$7 million USD plus external grants). It runs an International Relations Office coordinating Erasmus+, Mevlana, and bilateral agreements, and has generated 108,980 graduates since founding — 5,232 of them international — alongside 21,877 Scopus-indexed papers and 298,158 citations over the last five years, ranking first in Jordan for citations. The go-to-market motion is direct enrollment across undergraduate, graduate, parallel, and international tracks, with active international recruitment via the IRO and channel partnerships through European mobility programs.

Recent strategic moves include a 2026 MOU with MS Pharma for pharmaceutical R&D collaboration, a 2026 academic partnership with Hong Kong Polytechnic University in nursing, leadership of the Erasmus+ Medical Education Capacity Building Project (2023-2026) alongside University of Patras and Minho University, and the 2024 renewal of ACPE pharmacy accreditation for six years. The university is led by President Prof. Khalid El-Salem and is currently executing its 2022-2026 Strategic Plan aligned with Jordan's National Economic Modernization Vision and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Name

Jordan University of Science and Technology

Legal name

Jordan University of Science and Technology

Website

https://just.edu.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Jordan University of Science and Technology is a public research university in Irbid, Jordan, founded in 1986, delivering accredited undergraduate and graduate education across 12 colleges to domestic and international students, with integrated clinical training at King Abdullah University Hospital.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Medical education
• Engineering education
• Graduate studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Irbid

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Services: University provides educational services to undergraduate and graduate students. The institution operates through government funding and student tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jordan University of Science and Technology is a public university that delivers accredited undergraduate and graduate education across 12 colleges (Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Science and Arts, Computer and Information Technology, Architecture and Design, Applied Medical Sciences) plus a Nanotechnology Institute. It runs 63 master's programs and 2 doctoral programs, with clinical training anchored at King Abdullah University Hospital (678–819 beds). Revenue is generated primarily from government funding and student tuition, supported by an on-campus 15 MW solar plant, a Centennial Library with RFID self-service, and an Accessibility and Inclusive Education Platform.

Product overview

Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) is a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate and graduate education across 12 colleges (Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Science and Arts, Computer and Information Technology, Architecture and Design, Applied Medical Sciences, and a Nanotechnology Institute), along with King Abdullah University Hospital for clinical training. The institution also operates multiple research centers including the Center for E-Learning, Biotechnology Center, Pharmaceutical Research Center, and Water Diplomacy Center. Academic programs span medical, technological, scientific, and applied fields with numerous international accreditations including ABET, ACGME, ACPE, ACEN, and NAAB.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Engineering Engineering college offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Aeronautical, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, and Nuclear Engineering. ABET accredited with a Dual Study Program and EU-funded projects.
• Faculty of Medicine Medical college offering MD programs with clinical training at King Abdullah University Hospital. ACGME and WFME accredited with departments spanning all medical specialties.
• Faculty of Dentistry Dental college offering Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and graduate clinical programs, with four departments covering all dental specialties and Dental Teaching Clinics.
• Faculty of Pharmacy Pharmacy college offering Bachelor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy programs. ACPE and RCSI accredited with departments in Clinical Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, and Pharmaceutical Technology.
• Faculty of Nursing Nursing college offering undergraduate and graduate programs with WHO Collaborating Center status. ACEN accredited with departments in Adult Health, Community and Mental Health, Maternal and Child Health Nursing, and Midwifery.
• Faculty of Agriculture Agriculture college offering programs in Animal Production, Natural Resources and Environment, Nutrition and Food Technology, and Plant Production. ASIIN accredited with an agricultural research and training directorate.
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary medicine college with a Veterinary Teaching Hospital and the secretariat of the Arabian Association of Veterinary Medical Faculties, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in basic and clinical veterinary sciences.
• Faculty of Science and Arts Science and arts college with departments in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (ASIIN), Chemistry (Canadian Society for Chemistry), Mathematics and Statistics (ABET), Physics (ABET), and English for Applied Studies.
• Faculty of Computer and Information Technology IT college with departments in Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Network Engineering and Security, Software Engineering, and Cyber Security. Multiple departments ABET accredited; Software Engineering IET accredited.
• Faculty of Architecture and Design Architecture and design college offering programs in architectural design, interior design, and urban planning. NAAB accredited.
• Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences Applied medical sciences college with multiple ASIC-accredited departments including Radiology Technology, Optometry, Anesthesia Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Ambulance and Emergency, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Allied Dental Sciences, Dental Technology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Hearing and Speech, and Clinical Psychology.
• Nanotechnology Institute Research institute focused on nanotechnology applications, including zinc oxide nano-flowers for sensing applications, with Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) facilities.
• King Abdullah University Hospital University hospital with 678–819 bed capacity, main tower with 15 floors, Radiotherapy Center expected to serve up to 3,000 patients annually, and field hospital with 300-bed capacity including 50 ICU beds.
• Center for E-Learning and Open Educational Resources E-learning center managing electronic learning systems, electronic examinations, open educational resources, and micro-credential programs for students and faculty.
• Maharat Open Online Courses Open online courses platform providing accessible educational content for students and the wider community.
• Centennial Library Library covering 12,500 square meters with 2,500 visitor capacity, featuring RFID self-services, 195,000 books, 50,000 volumes, 900,892 e-books, and 54 databases with 144,567 electronic journals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21,877 scientific papers published since establishment (Scopus)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MS PharmacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Jordan University of Science and Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MS Pharma Pharmaceutical Industry to establish collaboration in pharmaceutical research and development.
• Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Academic partnership between Jordan University of Science and Technology and Hong Kong Polytechnic University to advance nursing education and research.
• UNFPA JordanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for international research and teaching projects related to public health initiatives.
• VIB-KU LeuvenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research partner institution for neuroscience and international research collaborations.
• Erasmus University Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for international research and teaching projects.
• American University of ArmeniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for educational and research collaborations.
• University of PatrascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in Erasmus+ Capacity Building Medical Education Project (2023-2026) focused on enhancing clinical preceptors training in Jordanian medical schools.
• Minho University (Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner university in Erasmus+ Medical Education project with Jordanian medical schools.
• Hashemite UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordanian partner in Erasmus+ Medical Education project for clinical training enhancement.
• University of JordancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordanian partner in Erasmus+ Medical Education project for clinical training enhancement.
• Yarmouk UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordanian partner in Erasmus+ Medical Education project for clinical training enhancement.
• Mutah UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordanian partner in Erasmus+ Medical Education project for clinical training enhancement.
• Al-Balqa Applied UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordanian partner in Erasmus+ Medical Education project for clinical training enhancement.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• King Saud University: Saudi Arabia's flagship public research university with comprehensive medical, engineering, and science colleges, ranked similarly in THE/QS and operating a comparable scale of teaching hospitals and research output across the Arab region.
• American University of Beirut: Premier private research university in Lebanon with strong medical, engineering, and science programs, ABET-accredited engineering, and a teaching hospital — competing with JUST for regional students and research talent.
• University of Jordan: Jordan's oldest and largest public university, direct domestic peer in Amman with overlapping medical, engineering, and science colleges; partner of JUST in the Erasmus+ Medical Education project.
• Yarmouk University: Jordanian public research university in Irbid, sharing the same host city and overlapping student catchment, with comparable program structure and a domestic research competitor.
• King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: Saudi public STEM-focused research university with ABET-accredited engineering and significant research output, serving a similar Arabic-speaking technical student population in the Gulf region.
• Qatar University: Qatar's national public research university with medical, engineering, and science colleges and a teaching hospital, providing a similar GCC benchmark for research capacity and accreditation footprint.
• United Arab Emirates University: UAE's flagship public research university with comprehensive colleges including medicine, engineering, and IT, a major teaching hospital, and similar positioning as a government-funded national research institution.
• Hashemite University: Jordanian public university with parallel medical, engineering, and science programs; co-participant with JUST in the Erasmus+ Medical Education project and direct domestic peer.
• American University of Sharjah: UAE-based American-style research university with ABET-accredited engineering, comparable healthcare and STEM programs, and similar appeal to international and regional fee-paying students.

Broad incumbents

• King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST): Saudi Arabia's elite graduate-level research university with massive endowment and STEM focus, representing a higher-tier research benchmark that competes for the same regional STEM talent and faculty as JUST.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCu4LBxteGteuTHReNGgxZuw/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/633721593348542
• Xx.com/justedujo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jordan-university-of-science-and-technology

Compliance11 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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