INU_University

Name

INU_University

Legal name

Irbid National University

Website

https://inu.edu.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Irbid National University is a private Jordanian higher education institution founded in 1991, serving 6,137+ undergraduate students across 8 faculties and 34 programs with 200 academic staff. Revenue is generated through tuition fees and professional training partnerships with 17 Jordanian academies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faculty & Staff Exchange Programs (EDAIABAB)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Professional training
• Distance learning

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional diplomas and training programs
2. Professional Training Services: Income from training programs, professional diplomas, and continuing education offered in partnership with 17 Jordanian academies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Irbid National University is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 8 faculties (Arts and Humanities, Law, Administrative and Financial Sciences, Science and Information Technology, Agriculture, Nursing, Applied Medical Sciences, and Sharia and Islamic Studies) along with professional diplomas, training programs, and continuing education offered in partnership with 17 Jordanian academies. It supports its academic programs with a digital ecosystem including the EduGate Student Portal, an LMS for online learning, Microsoft Teams for distance education, and an AI-powered University Smart Assistant chatbot for student services.

Product overview

Irbid National University operates as a higher education institution offering a digital ecosystem of academic services. The core student-facing technology portfolio consists of the EduGate Student Portal for enrollment and academic management, an LMS (Learning Management System) for e-learning delivery, and a University Smart Assistant (AI chatbot) for automated student inquiries. These platforms work together to support the university's 8 faculties, 34+ academic programs, and 6,137+ undergraduate students across undergraduate and graduate levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor degree programs delivered across 8 faculties covering Arts and Humanities, Law, Administrative and Financial Sciences, Science and Information Technology, Agriculture, Nursing, Applied Medical Sciences, and Sharia and Islamic Studies; designed for high-school graduates seeking a four-year university education in northern Jordan.
• Graduate Programs (Master's and Doctoral) Master's and doctoral research programs including master's theses, doctoral dissertations, and scientific publications, offered through the Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies for graduates and professionals seeking advanced academic credentials.
• Professional Diplomas and Training Programs Professional diploma and continuing education programs delivered in partnership with 17 Jordanian academies and external providers such as Sartah Global Company for Consulting and Training; includes Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Jordanian Certified Public Accountant (JCPA) certifications for students and working professionals.
• Distance Learning and E-Learning Programs Online and distance education programs delivered through the university's LMS, Microsoft Teams, and E-Learning Center, enabling full-time and part-time study options for domestic and international students who cannot attend on-campus classes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 locally accredited programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Digital Entrepreneurship Association (جمعية ريادة الأعمال الرقمية)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Digital Entrepreneurship Association to promote innovation and digital transformation, supporting entrepreneurial initiatives and digital literacy among students.
• 17 Jordanian AcademiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026Strategic cooperation agreements signed with seventeen Jordanian academies to launch high-quality training programs and professional diplomas, expanding educational offerings for students.
• Northern Technical University (Iraq)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2026Academic collaboration including faculty exchange, joint research projects, and curriculum development. Dr. Hassan Al-Shatnawi served as visiting professor at the Technical Institute/Diyar.
• Zaytouna University (Tunisia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational conference cooperation on Medical and Health Sciences with Zaytouna University (Tunisia) and Euro-Arab Organization for Environment, Water, and Desert Research (UK)
• Baku Eurasia University (Azerbaijan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference cooperation with Baku Eurasia University for international academic conferences on sustainable development and digital transformation
• University of Science and Technology (Jordan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in preparatory meeting for international conference on water, energy, food, and environment sustainability
• Jerash and Duhok UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint international conference on the role of universities in shaping the future
• University of Fallujah (Iraq)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in the first conference of the College of Administration and Economics on administrative, economic, and financial reform in light of digitalization and AI
• University of Sfax (Tunisia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic participation in international conference on Water in All Its States at University of Sfax
• Arab Universities UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership and participation in the 57th General Conference of the Arab Universities Union held in Kuwait
• Al-Mujamiea International University (Kuwait)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for the 57th General Conference of the Arab Universities Union
• University of Sagam (Yemen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed for academic and scientific cooperation, faculty and student exchange
• Smart College for Modern EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed for academic cooperation and joint program development
• University of Sharjah (UAE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic cooperation discussions with University of Sharjah president
• Tishk International University (Iraq)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiscussions on academic cooperation and research collaboration
• Ministry of Water and Irrigation (Jordan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in water research, capacity building, and student involvement in sustainable water projects as part of the 7th Arab Water Week
• Al-Eman Hospital (Ajloun)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical training partnerships for Applied Medical Sciences students, including physical therapy and medical laboratory programs
• Sartah Global Company for Consulting and TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional certification programs including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Jordanian Certified Public Accountant (JCPA) for students

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Edraak: Arabic-language MOOC platform offering free/low-cost university-level courses across the Arab world. Represents the emerging online/digital alternative that traditional private universities like INU must compete with for student attention and credentials.

Direct peers

• Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT): Private Jordanian university specializing in IT, engineering, and business. Directly comparable on the tuition-funded private model, with a stronger technology/STEM brand competing for the same regional student demographic.
• Applied Science Private University (ASU): Amman-based private Jordanian university offering similar multi-faculty bachelor and graduate programs on a tuition-funded model. Direct private-sector peer for undergraduate students in Jordan.
• Arab Open University: Region-wide open/distance learning university with a Jordan branch, operating a tuition-funded blended-learning model. Comparable on the distance-learning and adult-learner dimension of INU's offering.
• Al-Ahliyya Amman University: Private Amman-based university comparable in age and structure to INU, offering bachelor's and master's programs across multiple faculties on a fee-paying private model. Same tier of Jordanian private higher education.
• Middle East University (MEU): Private Amman-based university with broad multi-faculty programs and active regional recruitment. Comparable private Jordanian university competing for both domestic and international students.
• German Jordanian University (GJU): Private Jordanian university with strong applied sciences and engineering focus, partnerships with German institutions. Closest private peer competing for fee-paying students seeking internationally oriented degrees in Jordan.

Broad incumbents

• Yarmouk University: Major public university in Irbid offering a wide range of faculties. Competes for the same domestic student pool in northern Jordan with much larger scale and lower tuition due to public funding.
• Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST): Largest public research university in northern Jordan (Irbid), offering undergraduate and graduate programs across science, engineering, medicine, and IT. Direct competitor for talent in the same Irbid catchment, with substantially larger scale and government funding.

Regional players

• University of Sharjah: Large private Gulf university explicitly listed as a partnership discussion partner. Relevant peer for understanding the regional Gulf private-university competitive landscape INU is trying to enter via Saudi recruitment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@inu_university2011
• Facebookfacebook.com/483326417665172
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/irbid-national-university-%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D8%A5%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9
• Instagraminstagram.com/irbiduniversity/?igsh=NXhieTZzYm1xeXN4

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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