What Hashemite University does

Hashemite University is the fifth state university in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, established in 1991 and located in Zarqa. Operating under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs across 17 faculties spanning medicine, engineering, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, business, applied medical sciences, tourism and heritage, IT, science, education, arts, and natural resources. Its primary customers are Jordanian students admitted through the parallel program (البرنامج الموازي), non-Jordanian international students admitted via the studyinjordan.jo platform, and graduate students pursuing master's, doctoral, and high-specialization medical certificates.

The university operates a comprehensive in-house digital ecosystem built and maintained by its Information, Communication and E-Learning Technology Center (ICET), established in 1997. All administrative and academic systems—including admissions, registration, finance, payroll, HR, faculty management, scholarships, electronic examinations, and document tracking—are developed internally on an Oracle database backbone (Oracle 11g). The Moodle-based e-learning platform serves 51,686+ students and 709 faculty with a 90% interaction rate, complemented by an electronic examination system serving approximately 33,000 students across 100+ subjects. Smart campus infrastructure includes electronic gates, a 200-camera Aman surveillance system, 21 computer labs with approximately 1,700 computers, and a 40 Gbps optical fiber link to the Faculty of Engineering. QR-code verification systems for certificates and an electronic document circulation system are also in place.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees from the parallel program (Jordanian students and children of Jordanian mothers) and the international student program (non-Jordanian students), supplemented by graduate and postgraduate fees, summer semester charges, and student health insurance services. State government appropriation is structurally the primary funding source, with tuition as a secondary stream. Distribution is direct through the Zarqa main campus plus remote access via Moodle LMS, interactive video broadcast to satellite classrooms, and dedicated student, employee, and parent portals. Strategic partnerships include Microsoft (Office 365 and Azure), Colorado State University (graduate pathways), GIZ (green jobs for women, signed July 2026), EU-funded CBHE projects, and the Jordanian Anti-Corruption Commission. ABET accreditation is held across multiple engineering and applied science programs, and the strategic plan targets placement in the top 400 global university rankings.

Name

Hashemite University

Legal name

The Hashemite University

Website

https://hu.edu.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hashemite University is a public state university in Zarqa, Jordan, founded in 1991, serving 51,000+ students across 17 faculties. It operates tuition-based parallel and international programs, an in-house Oracle-based digital ecosystem, and a customized Moodle LMS.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

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Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate academic programs
• Graduate and postgraduate studies
• E-learning platforms
• Academic research centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Zarqa'

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Parallel Program (Jordanian Students): Jordanian students and children of Jordanian mothers apply through the parallel program (البرنامج الموازي) and pay tuition fees based on their chosen major. Fee schedules are published on the university's financial affairs portal.
2. International Students Program: Non-Jordanian international students pay tuition fees under a separate international program for various undergraduate and graduate degrees. Applications submitted via studyinjordan.jo platform.
3. Graduate and Postgraduate Studies: The Faculty of Graduate Studies offers postgraduate programs including the high specialization certificate in medicine and doctoral/master's degree programs with associated tuition.
4. Summer Semester Fees: The university operates first and second summer semester systems with associated registration and tuition fees, with a pre-registration fee payment system adopted for students accepted since 2016.
5. Hospital and Healthcare Services: The university operates a hospital portal (hospital.hu.edu.jo) and provides health insurance services to students, generating revenue through healthcare-related student fees and insurance processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hashemite University delivers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate higher-education programs across 17 faculties (Medicine, Engineering, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Business, IT, Science, Arts, Tourism & Heritage, Applied Medical Sciences, and others) at its Zarqa, Jordan campus, supplemented by an international program for non-Jordanian students and an electronic learning platform (Moodle). Educational services are supported by an in-house Oracle-based administrative and academic IT ecosystem and a smart campus infrastructure. The university also operates student housing, a university hospital, career guidance, and community consultation/research centers.

Product overview

Hashemite University operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem consisting of multiple integrated systems developed in-house using Oracle database technologies. The core infrastructure is anchored by the Student Portal and Employee Portal, which serve as central access points for all university services. Academic operations are managed through specialized systems including the Faculty System, Admission and Registration System, Student Financial System, and Electronic Examination System (conducting exams for approximately 33,000 students). The E-Learning System built on Moodle serves as the primary educational platform with over 51,686 students and 709 teachers. Administrative functions are supported by systems for payroll, document tracking, health insurance, and student housing. Research activities are managed through the Deanship of Scientific Research System. The Information, Communication & E-Learning Technology Center (ICET) oversees all IT operations including programming, networks, communications, and e-learning support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Parallel Program for Jordanian Students) Bachelor's degree programs across 17 faculties including Medicine, Engineering, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Business, IT, Science, Arts, Tourism & Heritage, Applied Medical Sciences, and others, delivered on campus in Zarqa with tuition billed per major via the apl.hu.edu.jo admissions portal.
• International Student Programs (Non-Jordanian) Tuition-bearing undergraduate and graduate degree programs for non-Jordanian international students, with cross-border recruitment through studyinjordan.jo and regional university exhibitions (e.g., Saudi Arabia).
• Graduate and Postgraduate Studies (Master's, Doctoral, High Specialization) Master's, doctoral, and high specialization certificate programs (including a clinical specialization in medicine) coordinated by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and offered across the university's faculties.
• Summer Semester Programs First and second summer semester offerings with associated registration and tuition fees, enabling accelerated degree completion for enrolled students.
• Hospital and Healthcare Services University-operated hospital portal and student/staff health insurance services accessed via hospital.hu.edu.jo, with revenue tied to healthcare-related fees and insurance processing.
• Student Housing Services On-campus student accommodation services including room assignments, managed through the Student Housing System as part of the student lifecycle offering.
• Community Consultation and Applied Research Services External consulting, workforce development, and applied research services delivered through the Center for Studies, Consultations & Community Service, Career Center, Community Rehabilitation Center, and 13+ specialized research centers (including Big Data & AI, Renewable Energy, Risk Management, Innovation, and Women's Studies).

Quantifiable outcome

• 51,686 students and 709 faculty members actively using the Moodle e-learning platform with 90% adoption rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Hashemite University and GIZ signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance women's participation in green jobs and connect students with the green economy job market. The partnership supports the university's career center objectives and workforce development mission.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAn agreement with Microsoft provides students and faculty at Hashemite University with Microsoft Office 365, enabling communication and access to all tools available on Windows Azure platform. The E-Learning Department coordinates this partnership to support educational technology delivery.
• University of Anbar (جامعة الأنبار)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashemite University has a cooperation agreement with the University of Anbar in Iraq for academic collaboration. The agreement is listed on the Arabic book search page, suggesting potential joint academic publications or student/faculty exchange.
• CBHE (Capacity Building in Higher Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashemite University partners with CBHE projects, with their logo featured on the university's smart campus virtual tour page, indicating participation in European Union-funded higher education capacity building initiatives.
• Corruption Prevention Bureau (هيئة مكافحة الفساد)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashemite University collaborates with Jordan's Corruption Prevention Bureau to implement national integrity standards and conduct surveys measuring satisfaction among staff and students regarding anti-corruption measures. This partnership implements the National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy 2017-2025.
• Jordanian Anti-Corruption CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive collaboration on national integrity standards. The university published the National Integrity Standards on its website and conducted surveys measuring satisfaction among staff and students about anti-corruption measures, with 25,546 page views on the initiative.
• EU-Funded Higher Education ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashemite University secured an EU-funded project aimed at strengthening innovation and student employability. The university also participates in CBHE (Capacity Building in Higher Education) EU-funded projects. The university has a strategic vision targeting top 400 global university rankings.
• Colorado State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashemite University offers graduate study opportunities in partnership with Colorado State University, enabling advanced academic pathways for students.
• Invest Jordan (المنظمة_j)](https://invest.jo/)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHashemite University is listed as a partner on the Invest Jordan website (invest.jo), a platform operated by the Jordan Investment Commission to promote investment in Jordan across all sectors.
• National Center for Human Resources Development (NCHRD)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a web partner on the university website, suggesting collaboration on human resources development initiatives in Jordan.
• Jordanian Scientists & Technologists Abroad (JOSTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the network of Jordanian scientists and technologists abroad to leverage diaspora expertise for research and academic development.
• Queen Rania Award for Educational Excellence (جمعية جائزة الملكة رانيا العبدالله للتميز التربوي)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university maintains a partnership with the Queen Rania Award for Educational Excellence organization, linking the university's educational quality initiatives with national recognition programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• King Saud University: Largest public university in Saudi Arabia and the regional heavyweight — competes with Hashemite for Saudi students targeted at the university's exhibition-led recruitment.
• Qatar University: National public university of Qatar with medicine, engineering, and business faculties — regional peer for international student recruitment and ranking competition.
• American University of Beirut: Premier private research university in Lebanon with medicine, engineering, and arts faculties — comparable on academic scope and a regional benchmark for Hashemite's top-400 ranking ambition.

Direct peers

• Jordan University of Science and Technology: Public research university in Irbid, Jordan with strong medical, engineering, and applied science faculties and large enrollment — the closest direct peer in scale, mission, and faculty mix to Hashemite.
• Al al-Bayt University: Public Jordanian university in Mafraq with similar faculty profile including IT, sciences, and business — directly comparable public-institution peer.
• Princess Sumaya University for Technology: Public Jordanian technology-focused university with strong IT and engineering programs — closely comparable on the technology/engineering axis where Hashemite's IT faculty competes.
• Yarmouk University: Public Jordanian university in Irbid offering arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, and IT faculties — directly comparable in mission and public-university funding model.
• Mutah University: Public Jordanian university in Karak with medicine, engineering, and sciences faculties — competes for the same parallel-program tuition-paying student pool.
• University of Jordan: Jordan's flagship public university in Amman with the broadest faculty mix including medicine, engineering, business, and humanities — the principal direct competitor for students and faculty talent.
• German Jordanian University: Public Jordanian university with German-supported applied sciences and engineering programs — direct peer for engineering/applied science students and partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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