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The history of the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) can be traced back to 2003 when visionary Omanis contemplated establishing a high-quality university of technology in Oman, the first University with German collaboration in this region. In 2007, GUtech was established in affiliation with RWTH Aachen University in Germany, one of the world's leading technical universities and member of the elite IDEA league, a strategic partnership of five of Europe's leading research universities, including Imperial College London, Delft University of Technology, ETH Zurich and the Paris Institute of Technology. GUtech is locally accredited by the Omani Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and by the Oman Academic Accreditation Agency (OAAA) and has achieved overseas accreditation by the German Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN), a member agency of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. The University's Board of Governors' 12 members include external representations from the RWTH Aachen University, The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Embassy in Muscat, and the Omani Ministry of Higher Education, thus assuring high standards in delivering quality education. As a young and innovative university with a student body of just under 2000, the University can deliver an education that incorporates theory and practice in an individualized setting. GUtech students not only learn the theory; they apply and extend what they learn in the classroom in hands-on projects with real-life application, exemplifying the Humboldt ideal of holistic education. Rooted in Omani tradition and driven by German quality standards, GUtech has an inherently international outlook. Our students, faculty, and staff hail from about 40 different countries across the globe, and at least as many different mother tongues can be heard on campus. Students are encouraged to take advantage of our international exchange agreements to gain international experience, primarily through our DAAD funded programs at RWTH Aachen University, including short stays for summer schools, or faculty-led excursions, or long-term stays to write the Bachelor thesis in Aachen or enroll in a consecutive Master's program there. The Campus The GUtech campus is spread over about 100 acres, currently housing the University's main building (40,500 sqm.), three accommodation buildings (11,800 sqm), a teaching and research EcoHouse, a new museum, and exhibition hall, and a classroom building scheduled to open in 2018. Student enrollment in winter semester 2017/2018 stands a little under 2000 with an 80% female population. New 400 bed accommodation is scheduled to open for winter semester 2018/19 and the current 250-bed student accommodation. GUtech staff is comprised of 75 faculty and 108 administrative staff. On-campus facilities include sports amenities, in-house, franchise food options, and a library with access to RWTH Aachen University's digital catalog. The main building on Oman's first-ever Green Campus was awarded the Design Award 2016 of the German Design Council in the category Excellent Communications Design – Architecture. The museum recently received the architecture award for the best commercial project in Oman 2018. GUtech provides students with the education required to become highly qualified and socially responsible graduates, guided by German excellence in science and technology with a firm grounding in Oman's culture and heritage. The University fosters creative and critical thinking to advance research and development and aims to serve society as a whole. GUtech is committed to ethical principles in all of its undertakings. In particular, the University welcomes students and employees from both genders, all ethnic, geographical, cultural, and religious backgrounds. The University encourages association in peace and with tolerance and welcomes other intercultural exchange between Oman and Germany. The German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) strives to become a leading university of technology in Oman and the wider region, thus defining the highest education, research, and innovation standards. View full university

Atilim University was founded by the Atilim Foundation on 15 July 1997 to serve as a Foundation University in a legal entity's capacity according to provisions of Law no. 2547 concerning the Foundation of Higher Education Institutes. Atılım's goal is to develop individuals with the capability to attain and put to use the universal information required in the age of technology- individuals who are knowledgeable and experienced in their respective fields, work as team members and are not afraid of competition. They will also operate in close relationships with the international community while protecting and preserving artistic, cultural, and historical values sensitive to environmental issues while being dynamic, inquisitive, and aware of their country's problems. Atılım University is located on 250 acres of land in İncek, one of the most recent and fastest developing residential areas of Ankara, 20 km from the City Centre and 7 km from the motorway. The mission of Atılım University is to raise competent individuals who will be able to produce and apply scientific knowledge by creating high-performance areas at the national and global levels with social responsibility. The vision of Atılım University is to be a university that aims to leave its mark on the future and to raise skilled and competent individuals who will contribute to original scientific and scholarly works. View full university

The University of Thessaly was founded in 1984 and has elected the first Rectorate Board in 1998. Its administrative and academic center is in the city of Volos. To serve the needs of the region of Thessaly, its first Departments were based on agricultural, educational, and technological sciences. In its initial phase of organization and operation, there have been eight Departments, seven of them in Volos and one, the School of Medicine, in Larissa. Since 1984 and onwards, the University of Thessaly has been gradually growing with new Departments in the four most prominent cities of Thessaly, Volos, Larissa, Trikala, and Karditsa. Its present academic structure consists of sixteen (16) Departments, four (4) faculties. They were all founded by the end of 2000-01. The primary mission of the University of Thessaly is the promotion of scientific knowledge through research and the contribution to the cultural and economic development of the local community and broader society. It is known for its excellent research performance and outstanding scientific achievements, following international standards. The excellent equipped Laboratories of the different Departments and Research Units have some well-trained researchers to support them. Emphasis is also given on the bond between the University of Thessaly and the local society. This bond is further supported by the operation of the University Hospital of Larissa, which covers the medical needs of Thessaly's whole region. Student life at the University of Thessaly is also rather intense. The students have established well-organized associations that are highly active in the fields of sports and culture. Today the University of Thessaly has 9.647 undergraduate students, 1.471 postgraduate students, and 1.148 Ph.D. students. It also has 560 members of teaching and research staff, 98 members of teaching staff with a temporary teaching contract, 308 members of administrative staff, and 57 members of Special Technical Laboratory Staff. It is a University with its own identity and a prominent position in our national educational system, known for its quality in teaching, research, human resources, the spirit of cooperation at all levels, and a dynamic presence in the society. The University of Thessaly provides several benefits for the students to accommodate their student life in the different cities of the University of Thessaly. These benefits include accommodation and catering support (for low family income students), the lower fare for transportation, health care, accommodation allowance, scholarships, etc. Furthermore, the students are provided with free high-speed internet access and many other electronic services that assist the instruction procedures. In this context, B.C.E. coordinates the Units – and their activities – under its supervision, implement joint publicity and sensitization activities, manages and operates an integrated database, and is responsible for evaluating and quality control of all activities undertaken by the Bureau, and it affiliated Units. Studying at the University of Thessaly will enrich your study experience and broaden your cultural background and improve your professional skills. The International Relations Office (I.R.O.) at the University of Thessaly serves all those on the move - either coming to the University of Thessaly or going abroad to other Universities. The University of Thessaly has 315 Erasmus Bilateral Agreements in the European Union. Outside Europe, it has five active partnerships in the U.S.A., Mexico, and Argentina. View full university

The University of the Aegean (Aegean) was founded in 1984, aiming to introduce new higher education approaches in Greece and worldwide and promote regional development. Situated in 6 picturesque islands in the Aegean Archipelago, the Aegean offers a unique natural, cultural and human environment for modern studies in the ancient cradle of knowledge. From its earliest days, the Aegean challenged the prevailing limitations of the academic endeavor in Greece, both in terms of educational approach and organizational structure. In less than thirty years, the Aegean has evolved into an international research-oriented University offering 18 undergraduate (BA or BSc) and 40 postgraduate (MA or MSc) programs in modern interdisciplinary thematic areas such as environment, communication systems, cultural informatics, product design, food and nutritional sciences, education design and Mediterranean studies. Besides, the Aegean has established joined international postgraduate programs (i.e., in Biodiversity, Environmental Policy and Management, European Integration) and joined Ph.D. degree programs in a wide range of thematic areas. The early and full incorporation of Information and Communication Technologies in all aspects of academic and administrative operations and the critical research outputs in specific fields of excellence and innovation have transformed this unique network of "academic ports of studies and research" into a dynamic and competitive institution at national and international level and a vital social and economic stakeholder in the region. The Aegean has created a strong international academic and research profile, having been an active member of the European Universities Association (EUA), a founding partner of the Cremo network, member of the EMUNI Senate, a partner in many academic and research networks, and participant in more than 210 bilateral and LLP Erasmus academic agreements. The University Units (Schools and Departments) are located on six different islands in the Aegean Archipelago (Lesvos, Lemnos, Chios, Samos, Syros, Rhodes ), thus making the University of the Aegean a pioneering network university. The beautiful Aegean islands provide a unique natural, cultural, and human environment in which high-quality research and education can thrive. After the Peace Treaty of Moudros had been signed (17/30 October 1918), Greece was assigned by the allies to control the Smyrna area in order to maintain stability and peace in the wider area. In the socio-political context, Professor Constantine Caratheodory - being a Professor at the University of Berlin - proposed establishing a new University. While Greece was negotiating the normalization of its authority over the "Smyrna zone", the internationally known mathematician turned in a "plan for the creation of a new University in Greece," named "Ionian University" on 20 October 1919. While Greece was extending its borders, Hellenism stood as a mediator between the Slavic and Turkish-Arabic world and the Western world. Caratheodory argued that Athens, being the only educational center in the area, could not deal adequately with the growing needs of the eastern part of the country. He proposed three possible administration centers for the new University: Smyrna, Thessaloniki, and Chios. The Government decided upon establishing the Ionian University, based in Smyrna, Asia Minor (in today's city of Ismir, Turkey) on 1 December 1920. Constantine Caratheodory undertook the task of coordinating the initial efforts. The first plans included establishing schools that would promote the area's development as a critical spot for the overseas Hellenism. Simultaneously, when it was almost ready to operate, the University was considered just as good as other well-known European Universities. However, the Ionian University never opened its doors to students due to the Asia Minor Disaster in 1922. The University of the Aegean is the continuity of Constantine Caratheodory's initial vision. Re-established in 1984, it is one of the newest Universities in Greece. Today, 21 years later, the University has 17 departments and has become one of the largest Universities in the country. The University's central administration is located in Mytilene (the capital of the island of Lesvos). Simultaneously, various departments have been established in Chios, Karlovassi (on the island of Samos), Rhodes, Syros, and Mytilene. Because the University is set up on different islands, it constitutes a University-network covering all the Aegean Sea prefectures. One of the principal features of the Departments of the University of the Aegean is that they develop new scientific domains, usually interdisciplinary, which adhere both to the needs of the contemporary Greek society and global community as well as to students' requirements and expectations for high-quality studies combined with excellent career prospects. The University of the Aegean has been developing slowly but steadily and indeed, according to the Strategic Plans and the Five-Year Development Plans. In these plans, the experiences gained from academic departments' operation on border islands and the communication within a University-Network are incorporated. View full university

Soon after the end of the German occupation of Greece, the issue of establishing a University on Crete was brought up and reached its peak during the 1960s. However, although public demand for establishing a university on Crete was unanimous, there was also an intense rivalry between the two major cities on the island. One would become the seat of that University. Finally, the solution to the problem was given in 1977 by the then Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis. They made a balanced decision approving both the establishment of a University with faculties in Heraklion and Rethymnon and establishing a Technical University in Chania. The Technical University of Crete was established by Law 545/77 on the "Establishment of a Technological Institution under the title Technical University of Crete and other provisions." On July 17th, 1977, the first Executive Committee of the Institution convened under the presidency of Professor Perikles Theoharis and in the presence of the then Minister of National Education G. Rallis, consisting of the Mayor of the City of Chania and the President of the Western Crete Section of the Technical Chamber of Greece, representing the local element which had shown great interest in the establishment of the University. The main task of this first Executive Committee in 1977 was to find land for the erection of permanent university facilities by commencing the expropriation procedure of 350 hectares of land. It is worth mentioning, at this point, the immense support of the local community on this matter. Simultaneously, the Executive Committee also dealt with the organization and recruitment of the university services but mostly with the legal framework for its operation. As a result of the Executive Committee's dedicated work, a significant number of decrees were issued, the most important of which is the Presidential Decree 1140/80 on the "Establishment of Higher Education Schools, Departments, and Research Institutes as well as posts of Professors at the Technical University of Crete," which provided for the establishment of three Schools: a) Technical Sciences, b) Applied Sciences and c) Architecture and Spatial Planning. Each School would comprise four Departments. Apart from its work on the legal framework of the Institution, the first Executive Committee was responsible for the acquisition of three historic buildings (Old Prisons, Old City Hall, or Arsenal and the Venetian Loggia), the drawing up of studies for their restoration as well as the drawing up of studies for the Initial University Facilities. The Committee proceeded in purchasing computers, books, and 479 magazine titles for the Central University Library and setting up electoral bodies for judging the candidatures for the calls for tender regarding Educational & Research Personnel positions. After 1981, a new Executive Committee was set up under the presidency of Professor Thales Argyropoulos (1982-1988) from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and later, under the presidency of Professor Theodore Lianos (1988-1989), who was a faculty member of the Higher School of Economic and Commercial Studies (ASOEE). The new Executive Committee completed or revised the former administration's decisions concerning fundamental issues such as housing and educational programming. As far as the housing problem was concerned, it gave priority to the development of the University inside the city by renovating the Old Venetian Prisons and Barracks, acquiring and renovating the former French School, acquiring the Military Division complex of buildings by the Ministry of National Defence, securing the use of the Hatzidakis camp in Halepa and putting forward studies for the erection of buildings on it. Simultaneously, the erection of university facilities in Akrotiri was put forward while the expropriated land for this purpose had been cut down by 60 hectares compared to the initial surface. The foundation ceremony of the university facilities in Akrotiri took place in December 1988. As far as the educational programming was concerned, significant changes took place, based, of course, on the new legal framework that had started to form in the meanwhile but had reversed the programming of the Executive Committee of 1977. The capstone of the philosophy of the Executive Committee of 1981, concerning the educational programming, was the issuing of the Presidential Decree52/83 on "the structure of the Technical University of Crete into Departments and Sectors, the procedure of electing permanent faculty members and prerequisites on the independent function of the Technical University of Crete with elected governing bodies." Instead of three Schools and 12 Departments that were provided for in the P.D. 1140/80, the new P.D. 52/83 provided for the establishment of 6 Academic Departments: Production Engineering and Management, Mineral Resources Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Sciences Department. In 1984, the first faculty members were appointed. During the academic year 1984-85, the Production Engineering and Management Department started running its educational program and admitted its first 120 students together with the Sciences Department. The Mineral Resources Engineering Department followed in 1987-88 and the Electronics and Computer Engineering Department in 1990-91. Later on, and after the University had become independent, the Chemical Engineering Department became an Environmental Engineering Department and admitted its first students in 1997. Finally, in 2004 the Architectural Engineering Department was established and welcomed its first students. In September 1989, the new Executive Committee, presided by the Professor of the National Technical University of Athens Mr. Ioannis Tegopoulos together with the Professors of the Technical University of Crete Mr. Antonis Foskolos and Mr. Joachim Gryspolakis as vice-presidents, decided to change the spatial planning orientation of the expansion of the University. They abandoned the idea of further expanding the University within the city of Chania and rapidly promoted the development of the facilities of the University in Akrotiri. The University assigned facilities such as the Hatzidakis camp and the Venetian Loggia to Chania's Municipality for other uses. The buildings that were kept to be used by the University itself include the Venetian Complex of the Old Prisons and Barracks, which now house the Rectorate offices and the offices of administrative and financial services. In contrast, the former French School facilities in Halepa now accommodate the Department of Architectural Engineering. In this way, the University maintains its necessary cohesion with Chania and its social fabric. Most importantly, this policy enabled the housing of the rest of the academic departments of the University within the campus in Akrotiri, which offered the possibility for the erection of suitable lecture halls, laboratories, and infrastructure that modern requirements dictate for a Technical University. In 1993, all the necessary legal requirements were met, and thus, all the Departments of the University became independent and had been operating since then with elected governing bodies. As soon as these requirements were met, the procedure for the election of a Rectorate was initiated, thus establishing the independent operation of the Technical University of Crete. Professor Yannis Phillis became the first Rector of the Technical University of Crete, assisted in his functions by the Vice-Rectors Professors Ioannis Siskos and Theodore Markopoulos. They took on their office on 8.12.1993. Since then, the Technical University of Crete has been making continuous and significant progress. The faculty staff's high quality, the scientific partners, and the administrative and technical personnel guarantee future growth. The campus is undoubtedly one of Greece's best, with modern lecture halls and research facilities, library, student hall of residences, restaurant, and recreational areas. 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A university situated in the City of Medina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where our Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him) has stamped his enduring legacy of teaching the people the knowledge and wisdom and treating others with utmost respect and dignity. Our mission to provide top academic programs in various disciplines. Develop and support research that contributes to knowledge enrichment and achievement of national developmental goals. Meet market and national developmental needs of highly qualified graduates capable of effectively competing in today's knowledge economy and globalized world. Reinforce TaibahU's role in serving the community and building a knowledge society. Create an environment supportive of productivity and excellence. The objectives of Taibah University are useful education, scientific research, and community service. It is noted that the role of scientific research in our society is limited compared to the role of education in our universities, despite the vital interrelationships between scientific research and education, which makes the distinction between them out of the question. It is a fact that the developed countries achieved economic and technological development and prosperity as a result of great interest in scientific research and of making it a priority to spend generously on its activities. Thus, we are all aware that scientific research is an essential tool to address the community's problems and serve national development plans. Furthermore, it has the credit for all the changes that have occurred throughout history, which resulted in human life's well-being, the availability of modern technology, and the diversity of available products and services. To this end, the Deanship of Scientific Research, Taibah University, spares no effort to develop and revitalize the University's scientific research in various scientific fields by developing infrastructure, the provision of required finance, and create the appropriate climate for research. The membership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the WTO adds a significant burden and responsibility on scientific research activities in all of the Kingdom's universities, being the only way for developing quality products and services with capabilities to compete and stand against other foreign products, thus ensuring continuity in markets, increasing, and attracting capitals. The global transformation to knowledge-based economies stresses the importance of revitalizing and sustaining scientific research in the Kingdom to produce the information necessary for the development of our era. Therefore, Taibah University's senior management, under the guidance of His Excellency Prof. Dr. Mansour bin Mohammed Al Nazhah, University Rector, aims primarily to quality and excellence of scientific research at the University at local, regional and global levels, and in line with aspirations of the Kingdom and its human and material potentials, in order to contribute with the rest of universities in addressing the problems of the Saudi society and to serve national development plans. Our aspirations at Taibah University are to support research projects and follow up with implementation. However, it also transcends that to benefit from research results by promoting them to private and public sector entities and applying and taking advantage of them. Launching of scientific research activities at Taibah will be a large scale start, through concerted and sincere efforts and proper strategic planning to reach out to the main objective sought by all of the University's staff, inshaa Allah. Deanship of Scientific Research at Taibah University was founded in 1425 H, and the board of this Deanship was formed since inception following Universities Scientific Research regulations. The board takes and adopts decisions as provided in Article 35 of the Higher Education Council and Universities regulations. Since the development of nations depends on the extent of their interest in scientific research. Since scientific research is the second pillar after teaching (education) at universities, Taibah University has given, since inception, all the excellent care to the development and pushing ahead with scientific research in various scientific fields, in order for Taibah to reach excellence in scientific research at the local, regional and global levels. The University's senior management aims to support the Deanship of Scientific Research with human and material resources to carry out its responsibilities efficiently. Deanship of Scientific Research focuses on achieving the maximum benefit from the research results supported by the University's budget and delivering them to researchers. It has issued the directory of supported research projects' summary (Vol. I), which was implemented by the faculty members and researchers, in order to allow for the provision and delivery of the results of these scientific research to various sectors of Saudi society (private sector and government), researchers and interested parties to make use of it and to apply them as a step to support and partnership to build bridges of cooperation and good communication between the University on the one hand and the Kingdom's various sectors of society on the other hand. In other words, this directory will contribute to the provision of information and data that serve the interests of scientific researchers, the arbitrators, and other interested parties, and it is to strengthen bonds between the university and community sectors and to reduce the gap that separates between researchers and producers of scientific research in universities and research centers and the beneficiaries of this research. The Deanship of Scientific Research calls for all of the civil and governmental sectors to review this directory and to determine how to make use of it, as the University is fully prepared to discuss the possibility of research collaboration in various fields of science that address issues related to community service and national development. View full university

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University opened its doors to women and men in 1975 with two pioneering colleges, the College of Medicine and the College of Architecture. Almost four decades later, this academic institution has grown into a leading research university with 21 colleges spread throughout the Eastern Province and a student population of over 45,000. As a preeminent research-based institution, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University continues to grow and develop, continually assessing and improving its curricula and expanding its academic capabilities in all disciplines, while at the same time engaging the public in addressing environmental and community challenges. Create and sustain relevant, high-quality instruction that fulfills the Kingdom's needs and carry out research and services in the professional fields that are the Kingdom's developmental priorities. Build a new organizational quality management system appropriate for a large and complex institute as Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. Instill and develop a quality culture at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, where all professional activities are recognized, where accountability is ensured, and where Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's stated objectives are achieved at all levels and throughout all departments. Expand the opportunities for students to learn and engage at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University to support the realization of their academic and career aspirations. Provide access and support for all qualified students while establishing a vibrant and interactive campus environment that leads to an engaging university community that fosters loyalty to Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. Create state-of-the-art libraries and related learning resources that utilize all available technology. Develop, expand, and sustain modern academic facilities, equipment, and related infrastructure to serve the requirements of quality instruction, learning, research, service programs, campus life, and community outreach. Develop and implement a robust financial planning and management system to serve all academic programs, administrative support, and services units. Increase human resource capacities to accomplish teaching, research, and service missions more effectively. Create a culture of intellectual curiosity and research of the highest ethical standards and accomplishment that effectively serves the University's advancement, health, prosperity, and community. Develop entrepreneurial initiatives and business partnerships with the community to expand private sector joint investments for future development. Key Responsibilities Continuously assess, improve, and enhance the academic programs throughout the University. Develop professional skills, both theoretical and practical, to meet the requirements of the community. Conduct scientific and applied research to address the environmental and societal challenges that come with rapid growth and development. Encourage and support scientific research in all disciplines throughout the University. Present frequent workshops and seminars for the public that will address topics of interest for the local community. Train, develop, and refine students' scientific skills through the numerous centers at the university and local hospitals. Provide a premium and professional medical services to the community. Encourage faculty, staff, and students to write and publish their academic work. Actively participate and contribute to the growth and development of the Kingdom. This is the highest and ultimate authority in all matters and issues related to the University. The Minister of Higher Education heads it. It comprises the University President (as Vice President), the University Vice Presidents, the Secretary-General of the Higher Education Council, the college deans, and three persons with experience to be appointed by His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education for a three-year term (under article 19 of the Higher Education and Universities Council Regulation). View full university

Effat University believes that the nation's future lies in the divine act of reading, as expressed in the Holy Quran. The verb IQRA, 'read,' transformed a nation that favored the oral transmission of culture and the lyrical expression of ideas into a nation that produced a formidable number of written manuscripts. Effat University maintains that its prospects reside in reviving this vital part of the divine inspiration, reading, and increasing comprehensive human knowledge to provide the nation with an infusion of new blood and guide it towards enlightenment. Effat University strives to impart international and humanistic Islamic values to its students. It prepares them to become influential members of their respective institutions and useful contributors to their society without being either narrow-minded or obsessed with liberalism leading to dissolution. God has brought a well-balanced nation to the world. By heeding divine instruction, Effat University will bestow society with generations of innovative leaders: "Act! Allah will behold your actions, and (so will) His messenger and the believers, and ye will be brought back to the Knower of the Invisible and the Visible, and He will tell you what ye used to do". (Sort Al- Tawba: Verse 105). Ethical values define human beings; they sign a highly cultivated mind and a devotion to the world of moral ideals. It is possible to distinguish between the values of the individual, the values of society, and the institution's values. By the latter, we mean the bond that brings together members of an institution, creating one cohesive body and the traits that characterize that institution's members. Effat University is chiefly concerned with developing individuals who possess solid values when an increasing focus on technological development has taken us away from a focus on spiritual and moral issues (which seem to erode further with each new development). The University's core values stem from the Quran's first word that Gabriel taught to Prophet Mohammed (PBUH): 'IQRA' or 'read'. It is as though Allah Almighty wanted to say that reading and knowledge are the roots of each action, even if this action is a call to embrace the new and final religion, Islam. Thus, the sacred text did not begin with words such as 'pray', 'worship', or 'invocate' because these significant actions may not be adequately accomplished without being supported by the acquisition of knowledge, which will transport them from a world of ignorance into a world of enlightenment. Effat University considers reading a mixture of inherent and acquired knowledge; therefore, reading is a synthesis of (i) divine inspiration and (ii) careful observation of the universe. The first of these is the essence of values, while the second is the source of innovation, development, and life creation. In Arabic, the word 'reading' can also mean 'recitation,' which can imply a gathering of people. Accordingly, the verb qara'a, 'to read', means 'to gather' it also means 'good hospitality'. It is on this semantic basis that Effat University has established its IQRA core values, and it is within the IQRA framework that the University has developed its ambitious and lofty mission. Recitation engenders fullness of thought, and gathering together advances the quest for the various domains of knowledge. The product is leadership accomplished through creativity and innovation. Hospitality indicates superior communication and interpersonal skills, which involve reaching out to people and opening doors of opportunity for them. This allows them to avail themselves of what we have to offer and means that we, too, may benefit from their contributions. Effat University sees its ideas and programs as a banquet available to all: 'To the winter home called the bolted one and saw not the host in bereavement.' Difference and individuality characterize human beings. Ideas, ambitions, emotions, behaviors, beliefs, and social groupings shape who we are. Cross-cultural fertilization yields constructive results by producing a master discourse through which identity, similarity, and difference are identified. Islam is not only a religion but a way of life. Islam provides a universal code of conduct governed by ethics. The Holy Quran and Hadith of the Prophet Mohammad (Peace be Upon Him) provide holistic guidelines to every person's affairs. These guidelines emphasize authenticity through virtues, including kindness, honesty, tolerance, self-restraint, patience, forgiveness, and compassion. Such values govern human interaction at all levels and in all different settings. All the 114 Surat of the Quran emphasize ethical behavior at all levels, but Surat Al-Hujuratt, in particular, pays specific attention to standards of social behavior. Surat Al-Hujuratt preaches 18 universal codes of ethics in its 18 ayas. Effat University's Code of Ethical Conduct draws on the teachings of Islam. The Code is also influenced by the philosophy of the founder of Effat University, Queen Effat Al Thunayyan (God rest her soul), who unceasingly sought to strike a balance between traditionalism and modernity, and the IQRA Core Values derived from the imperative 'read,' the first word of the Quran revealed over 1400 years ago. Since its establishment in 1999, Effat University's values have fostered stewardship, respect, care, and attention for all its constituents. Our commitment to integrity, honesty, and fairness in our operations - of which teaching, research, and service to the community are considered an asset - has set us apart nationally and internationally as an institution seeking excellence in all its endeavors. Drafting this holistic Code of Ethical Conduct is a crucial step towards the development of Effat University. Our mission is to advocate ethical conduct in the management of our academic, research, and community service activities, as well as interactions with our stakeholders. Effat designated eight fundamental pillars that constituted its Code of ethical conduct and named them 'Tarbawyyat Effat.' These pillars are regulatory measures and crucial to the University's progress as it competes for academic excellence in today's highly competitive higher-education environment. 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Located in the heart of Jeddah's metropolitan city, Dar Al-Hekma University is one of Saudi Arabia's leading teaching and research universities for young women. Since its opening in 1999, Dar Al-Hekma University is dedicated to endowing its students with the skills and knowledge they need to flourish and succeed in a rapidly changing world. Since its establishment in 1999, Dar Al-Hekma University has positioned itself as the leading private, non-profit, higher education institution for young women in Saudi Arabia. Dar Al-Hekma University comprises three major academic components: Hekma School of Business and Law, Hekma School of Design and Architecture, Hekma School of Education and Health Sciences, and offers bachelor's degrees in eleven different majors. The university's degree programs are developed in collaboration with international universities and are fully licensed and recognized by the Saudi Ministry of Education. Dar Al-Hekma University provides outstanding higher education to over 300 new local and international students every academic year. Dar Al-Hekma offers a generous portfolio of scholarships to recognize both excellence and achievement and financial support based on demonstrated need. We have built an enviable record for helping students secure funding, made possible in no small measure by our status as a premier, non-profit learning institution in Jeddah. Dar Al-Hekma University is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MOE) and the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAA). Our degree programs are endorsed by the MOE and are designed to ensure that our students are accepted and recognized globally through their academics. We ensure our students have a holistic environment in which to develop intellectually, spiritually, and physically through experiences of learning and research, leading and serving, and consideration and choice. Our programs integrate community service with academic instruction to give students a definitive edge in leadership skills, teamwork, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. Our community service program enhances academic education through meaningful service and learning experiences that benefit the community and address recognized needs. The Research Center is committed to ensuring the highest level of ethical conduct for research in Dar Al-Hekma. All researchers must adhere to the Saudi Intellectual Property Rights Laws and good ethical conduct. DAH is also obliged to protect its students, staff, faculty, and resources from any harm that may result from research activity. When DAH students engage in research exercises or projects as part of their course work that involves human participants, we require that they design and conduct research that is of 'low risk'. Students are required to get approval from their faculty advisor before starting any research projects. The Continuing Education Department (CED) offers a wide range of courses to both the student body and the local community. It supports the university's learning goals by offering a wide range of courses to meet the professional and personal developments of women in the local community. The CED also offers certificates in partnership with prominent institutions, such as Morgan International, Press Association, International Business Training Association (IBTA), and the British Council, which cater to working professionals' needs. The department also offers programs and provides space to local businesses and organizations for training activities. The CED is keen on employing local and international instructors with high qualifications to teach the programs offered. The Continuing Education Department has three main tracks: Educational Development, Professional Development, and Self-Development. Continuing Education also offers a summer course. Click to find out what summer courses are offered. "Over the years, Dar Al-Hekma University has awarded its students with millions of riyals worth of merit-based scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. Most of our awards are for academic achievement, but we also offer awards to athletes and performers. So, if you are a go-getter, we want to help you accomplish everything you possibly can as a Dar Al-Hekma student." At Dar Al-Hekma University, we prepare young women to become competitive in the workforce and leaders in their professions and communities. To realize this goal, we rely upon our outstanding faculty members' dedication and contributions, our remarkable librarians, and our talented staff. I am proud that our faculty and staff members are known for their consistent commitment to providing students with a rich learning experience focused on excellence, scholarly practice, and above all, a dedication to service. At Dar Al-Hekma University, we prepare young women to become competitive in the workforce and leaders in their professions and communities. To realize this goal, we rely upon our outstanding faculty members' dedication and contributions, our remarkable librarians, and our talented staff. I am proud that our faculty and staff members are known for their consistent commitment to providing students with a rich learning experience focused on excellence, scholarly practice, and above all, a dedication to service. View full university

Al Yamamah University (YU) was established in May 2001 as a single college by the Al-Khudair family. This marked their second significant contribution to education in Saudi Arabia, having pioneered establishing the first private schools in Riyadh in 1957. Authorized as an institution of higher learning by the Ministry of Higher Education, Al Yamamah College opened its doors to male students in September 2004 and to female students in September 2006. In 2008, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah protect him, issued a royal decree approving the elevation of Al Yamamah College to university status, the culmination of eight years of planning and hard work to establish a distinctive, modern Saudi educational institution that provides both undergraduate and postgraduate education. Since its inception, the University has established itself at the forefront of the competition among private higher education institutions in the Kingdom using English as a medium for instruction. Al-Yamamah University is located north of Riyadh, on the Al-Qassim Highway, and occupies 160,000 square meters. The latest standards designed it for educational institutions. The men’s campus consists of the central academic building, the grand auditorium, the main library, the students’ lounge, a sports club, and a mosque. From its inception, Al-Yamamah University has been committed to providing female students with educational opportunities that prepare them for their vital role in the emerging Saudi labor market. The women’s campus is the fruit of that commitment, with a state-of-the-art campus featuring modern facilities – both academic and recreational – that are fully equivalent to those enjoyed on the men’s campus. Built at a total cost of 300 million Saudi Riyals (approximately US$ 80 million), the University’s ultra-modern campus provides state-of-the-art facilities and innovative instructional designs and curricula offered by faculty from around the world. Since its inception, Al Yamamah College (now Al Yamamah University) has realized the critical role that the English language plays in today’s world of business, knowledge, and technology and has taken a strategic decision to offer its English programs. With that in mind, YU started a long-term partnership with the US-based INTERLINK Language Centers to provide the English language preparation program for Al Yamamah students. Following the project-based, student-centered approach and with highly-qualified teaching staff, Saudi INTERLINK Language Centers (SILC) have been providing the Orientation English language program since 2004 to equip students with the English language and other academic skills they need to succeed in the academic context at YU and beyond. Al Yamamah University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in three colleges: the College of Business Administration (COBA) the College of Computer & Information Systems (CCIS) the College of Engineering and Architecture(CEA) Al Yamamah University provides academic instruction and professional training of the highest standard that imparts its students a life-long dedication to learning and self-development while enabling rising generations to shape a future marked by positive social and economic progress. Al Yamamah University aspires to be the foremost Saudi educational institution renowned for its adequate preparation of creative and entrepreneurial professionals who are consistently in high demand by leading public and private sector organizations. View full university

The highly reputed King Faisal Foundation founded Alfaisal University in 2002 as one of the first Private Non-Profit, research and teaching universities in the Kingdom committed to achieving international standards of excellence. It has the support of national and international co-founders and distinguished Board Members that have continually supported the university in its mission to remain a student-centered institution committed to research. Alfaisal University comprises four faculties, spanning from Business, Engineering, Medicine, Science, and General Studies, offering world-class marketable undergraduate and graduate programs to the finest male and female students in the Kingdom and the Region. Located in the heart of Riyadh, the center for commerce, industry, and research, Alfaisal offers its students opportunities to develop their full potential with outstanding facilities, inspirational academics, and research-led teaching that will enable our students to leave us as highly skilled, well-developed individuals able to make the transition into the workplace quickly. Alfaisal University is a student-centered university that creates and disseminates knowledge through world-class undergraduate and graduate education programs, research, and service that benefit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the region, and the world, and stimulates the development of knowledge-based economies. Alfaisal University is a student-centered university that creates and disseminates knowledge through world-class undergraduate and graduate education programs, research, and service that benefit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the region, and the world and stimulate the development of knowledge-based economies. Alfaisal University’s innovative academic programs, hands-on opportunities, and rigorous course work will prepare you for a complex global society. While interacting with our world-class faculty, you will develop a broad understanding of the world, strong leadership skills, and an enhanced ability to think critically. View full university

Zarqa University (ZU) was founded in 1994 in a strategic location to the east of Zarqa City, just six kilometers away, to be the first private University in Zarqa Governorate, with an area that reached three hundred and fifty acres. The University aims at going in parallel lines with the objectives and the strategies of public and private Jordanian universities. It also supports the Jordanian higher education system's different goals and meets the scientific, social, economic, cultural, and human needs. The University started with six colleges that comprised one hundred and fifty students enrolled in twenty majors. In 2017/2018, the number of students has increased to reach about eight thousand students distributed on thirteen colleges, including seven humanities faculties and six scientific faculties. The University comprises forty-four undergraduate majors and postgraduate programs in English Language and Literature, Accounting, Computer Science, Mathematics, Marketing, Software Engineering, Business Administration, Intellectual Property, and Islamic Banking. It also includes three deanships, Deanship of Scientific Research, Student Affairs, and Evening Studies, and five centers: Islamic Cultural Centre, Computer Centre, Language Centre, Centre of Continuing Education and Community Service, E-learning Centre, and Energy Research Center. Other administrative departments such as the Admission and Registration Department, Library, and the Development and Quality Assurance Unit. Zarqa University has proved its presence among other universities since it was founded thorough working on achieving three essential objectives First, offering quality education that provides students with the knowledge and the essential skills they need in order to upgrade their academic achievements, achieve comprehensive and integrated development of their personalities, prepare them for the future and form their positive perspectives. Second, The University tends to reinforce scientific research that is considered an essential factor in achieving scientific improvement and sustainable development. Third, The University also contributes to serving and helping the local, national, regional, and international communities through the promotion of cultural enrichment, providing educational opportunities, holding scientific and cultural conferences and the training courses not only for the members of the Jordanian society but also to Arab and foreign members through its specialized centers. Believing in its scientific-practical and humanitarian mission, the University seeks to achieve excellence and leadership through providing the community with modern academic majors that meet its needs for developing its institutions, employing a group of dedicated experts and scholars in their areas and polarizing a large number of non-Jordanian students from sixty Arab and foreign nationalities. It also introduces information and communication technology to its facilities and their activities. Core Values The freedom and individuality of thought and viewpoints are the basis of academic and social development. University education is the starting point of the full utilization of human energy, creative talents, and professional skills. Creativity is limitless when adequately sponsored by good patronage. Academic research is a means to improve living conditions. We are after quality in all fields and on all levels. The University has been chosen as a host of many well known scientific conferences and associations such as the Arab conference on Information Technology "AC"T" excellent 2000, in addition to the General Secretariat of the Association of Colleges of Computers and Information, emanating from the Arab Universities Union since 2007, which publishes the International Arab Journal of Information Technology (IAJIT), which is an indexed journal by Thompson (ISI), as well as the General Secretariat of the International Arab Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education (IACQA) since 2011, and the Association of Professors of English and Translation at Arab Universities (APETAU) since 2016, which publishes the International Journal of Arabic and English Studies. The University also helps students financially, as it offers a range of discounts, grants, and exemptions from tuition fees, up to 70% for many specializations. Zarqa Journal for Research and Studies in Humanities is the leading Journal of the University. It started in 1999 and is published quarterly by the Deanship of Scientific Research. The journal publishes in Arabic and English and is internationally indexed in Ulrich'stabase. The University was awarded the (ISO) certificate in 2009, which is accomplished through careful planning between the Board of Directors, the Board of Trustees, and the University Administration, who work as one team. It also obtained the Crown International Quality Certificate from the UK in 2015. Our Mission: The training and graduation of a trained and qualified workforce compatible with the needs of the local, regional, and international markets. Conducting applied academic research for the development of the local community. View full university

The University is a hub for creating knowledge through research, developing skills, applying knowledge to new technologies, and technology transfer. Therefore, UOP utilizes its friendly-to-use campus to unleash men's and women's minds towards new horizons of thought, philosophy, and logic. It provides an intriguing environment of freedom of thought, inquiry, interactive and blended learning, and R&D facilities. The University is aggressive in developing an outreach program for community development and engaging in regional and international sciences for bridging with other scientists, journals, and symposia to reach solutions to social problems, open new employment opportunities, and eradicate poverty. In its endeavor to achieve this, UOP has achieved the ISO 9001 of Management for supporting higher education certificate and the certificate of Quality Assurance of the Higher Education Accreditation Commission. The University of Petra aspires to be the "University of Choice", in Jordan and the region for learners and scholars. Our Mission: To work towards creating an academic, cultural and social environment that develop quality learning, creativity, innovation, and research opportunities and which build up the competencies of UOP members, provide active community service, and prepare its students to be capable of creative and critical thinking as well as lifelong learning to compete in the marketplace and workforces actively. Throughout the world, universities are considered leaders of communities and the processes of change and modernization to ensure social development and progress. They are also considered hubs for freedom of thought and creativity. The University of Petra (UOP) believes that Man is the catalyst for hope and change to elevate a society's status, in all facets, towards betterment and richness. This belief emanates from an unwavering conviction that Man is the first and foremost active value capable of change. Therefore, UOP invests in creative human development to ensure that its students conduct research that is based on expanded knowledge, both ancient and modern, that enables them to become active resources in a grand procession that can lead them towards leadership positions towards reform and change on both national and regional levels. Human Development Goals are not merely directed towards students but extend beyond them to cover their professors and those entrusted with their education; they also facilitate providing students with knowledge through all possible ways. For this purpose, UOP connects with other universities and sources of knowledge, both Arab and foreign, to present its students with the tools needed for attaining high levels on the path towards serious scientific research. The University of Petra is also concerned with promoting learners' personalities and creating the means for their communication with society in a way that enables the latter to truly benefit from its members' full potential as it moves forward towards reforming itself. UOP also believes that language is the source of all knowledge needed to disseminate knowledge to the world. Similarly, that language is void of meaning unless it embodies thought. Therefore, as a bilingual institution, the University is boundlessly concerned with linguistic development and ensures its students master their national language and at least one foreign language to employ it/them in their scientific and knowledge-based interactions. The University also caters to students' betterment and perfection at foreign languages as this is the most effective channel through which all scientific novelties may be fully grasped. Our Values: To pursue learning for the sake of knowledge. To provide equal opportunities for learning and excelling. To learn how to learn. To motivate members for lifelong learning. To respect diversity, plurality & the opinions of others. To encourage teamwork and collaboration. To treasure creativity and achievements. To advocate for intellectual freedom. To commit to social justice and social responsibility. To be dedicated to leadership development and accountability. The University of Petra seeks to establish a prestigious position at both national and regional levels. It focuses on moving forward on the present and the future to benefit from scientific and technological ideas. Petra education is intended to help students develop their characters and commit to learning in a university environment that provides academic, spiritual, cultural, and professional development opportunities. Universities across boundaries have been a source of enlightenment to members of their communities, pioneering channels of change, and progress and development paths. They have always provided platforms for intellectual freedom. The University of Petra is dedicated to preserving the very task of respect for human endeavor and the ages' wisdom. View full university

Science is the foundation stone for progress and development taking place in human life; the University of Jordan (UJ), which was founded in 1962, has grown to become Jordan's most extensive and leading University, excelling in pedagogy, research, and innovation and advancing in global standing, it has offered a wide choice of academic programs for students who can choose from more than 250 Programs from 24 schools in various disciplines. UJ offers 94 bachelors in different programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Rehabilitation Science, Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Information Technology, Art, Business Administration, Shari'a, Educational Sciences, law, Physical Education, Arts and Design, International Studies, Foreign Languages, Archaeology, and Tourism. At the graduate level, UJ provides 38 doctoral Programs, which represent more than 50% of doctoral programs in Jordan, and 111 master programs, which represent about 25% of master programs in Jordan, 16 higher specialization programs in medicine and one in dentistry, and three diploma programs. UJ has qualified academics working in parallel with its ambition and aspirations to excel; many of them have held many vital roles in academic, administrative, and political fields in Jordan; some of them are ministers, advisers, deputies, and heads of universities, while some are excelled in innovation, scientific research, and literature. UJ is looking to reach the highest level of excellence. However, it is also trying to apply the principles of total quality management and use the latest information technologies in its programs and strategies. The University of Jordan has achieved advanced positions in various international rankings: UJ is one of the best 600 Universities worldwide, one of the best 10 Arab universities, and it has recently achieved four stars according to QS. Also, UJ has gained many international accreditations for its programs, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, rehabilitation, and other disciplines. Our mission is to provide students with fulfilling learning experiences, conduct knowledge-producing research, and build strong social ties within an environment conducive to creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship making efficient use of resources and forging fruitful partnerships. The University of Jordan is celebrating its Golden Jubilee amid ever-growing global challenges to higher education. Over the past 50 years, the University has made great strides in becoming Jordan's leading and most comprehensive University that has provided successive generations with a solid education. That has contributed fundamentally to the making of modern Jordan. Much has been accomplished, and much is currently being done. There remains, however, much more to be done and ample space for improvement. The challenges of the times and the needs of a knowledge-based society make it imperative that the University charts new strategies for meeting the challenges and gaining global recognition. Excellence in education has been and will remain a priority for the University. However, there is a need to streamline academic programs in a manner that guarantees continued excellence while simultaneously meeting the demands of the rapidly-changing domestic, regional, and global job markets. The University will continue adapting to the internationally accepted best practices, and its faculty members will be encouraged to adopt blended-learning approaches. It will also vigorously seek to prepare its students for entrepreneurial careers by spreading entrepreneurship culture through integrating entrepreneurship education into curricula campus-wide. The University will focus on developing research capacity to meet domestic, regional, and global challenges. Providing a conducive research environment that promotes world-class scholarly activities is a high priority. The University's quest for global recognition necessitates establishing and nurturing Centers of Excellence that maintain a balance of basic and applied research and promote industry-oriented applied research and commercialization of research and development. Encouraging and supporting Business Incubators on- and off-campus will be high on the University's agenda. Faculty members will be encouraged to get involved and take initiatives in this regard. The University will also focus on transforming its students, faculty, and staff into global citizens capable of engaging not only each other but also people and cultures worldwide. We will seek to enhance campus diversity and further internationalize the student and faculty bodies. We envision the University as an intellectual and cultural melting pot that reflects positively on the values, lives, and careers of those affiliated with it. Students and faculty alike will be encouraged to contribute to University policy-making rather than be on the receiving end. With the University's internationalization initiatives, the dedication and hard work of its academic and administrative staff, and its students' excellence and creativity, the University will continue to lead the society and be Jordan's laboratory for innovation cradle of science and culture. They will pursue initiatives that will propel it towards joining the world-renowned universities' league in the not-so-distant future. 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The Royal Decree to establish the Hashemite University was issued on 19th June 1991. Teaching at the university started on 16th September 1995 on a total area of 8519 acres. It is oriented toward achieving an academic pioneering position and excellence in university teaching, scientific research, at both the national and regional levels, to serve society through its educational functions and participate in the advancement of knowledge. The Hashemite University as a youthful and prominent higher education institution is committed to actively participate in achieving the goals of the comprehensive national development through preparing loyal men and women who are not only technically competent in their professional fields, but also life-long learners who have a breadth vision, loyalty to their nation, and a sense of civic and moral responsibility and devotion to the fundamental values of human life. The Department of English Language and Literature was established in 1995, which is the same year The Hashemite University was established. The Department offers two Bachelor degrees. One is a Bachelor degree of Arts in English Language and Literature, and the other is a Bachelor degree of Arts in Literature and Cultural Studies. The Department's study plan maintains a balance between language teaching on the one hand and academic instruction on the other. The Department of Land Management and Environment was established at the beginning of the academic year 1999. Besides awarding a B.Sc. degree in land management, the Department's goal is to enhance the university's contribution to conserving natural resources and solving local environmental problems such as arid land degradation, water, and air pollution. The mission of the Electrical Engineering Department is to serve society through excellence in education, research, scholarship, and public outreach. We strive to provide an education in electrical engineering for our students and instill in them the attitudes, values, and vision that will prepare them for lifetimes of continued learning and leadership in their chosen careers. The Electrical Engineering Department also strives to generate new knowledge through research and facilitate technology transfer for Jordan's benefit. The Department of Educational Foundations and Administration is one of the three departments at the College of Educational Sciences that provide students with intellectually challenging education in two programs of Masters: Educational Administration, and Educational Foundations, in addition to that a Professional Diploma in School Management, and a Professional Diploma in School Leadership. Also, the Department offers supported courses for undergraduate students. Department of Computer Science and Applications aims to graduates specialists in the Information Technology field who are qualified to deal with the market requirements by including the basic sciences and programming skills in the curriculum, also, to encourage the students to be self-dependent, self-learning, working in teams and participating in the specialized training courses in information technology. The economics department shows a high level of academic, research, and social achievements. It also aims at more ascent and variety in its academic programs and activities. It is looking forward to more effective cooperation with other institutions to give graduates more job opportunities. We, me and my colleagues, are working very hard for more success. The Department of mathematics provides training in the core skills of a wide range of professions. The Department has an excellent reputation for quality teaching, research, and outstanding outreach to departments and the community. The Community and Mental Health Nursing Department are one of three central departments in the Faculty of Nursing at the Hashemite University. The Department contributes to the undergraduate nursing program and the Master in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Program, which was started in the 2009/2010 academic year. At the undergraduate level nursing program, many theoretical and clinical nursing courses are offered by the Community and Mental Health Nursing Department. These courses include Community Health Nursing/ theory and clinical, Mental Health Nursing/ theory and clinical, Administration and Management in Nursing/ theory and clinical, Communication Skills/theory, Health Promotion/ theory, Ethics of Science and Technology/ theory. At the undergraduate level, also the Department offers other courses that support other undergraduate programs such as Health Services Management/theory for students of The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. Furthermore, the Department offers elective courses for the undergraduate students at the university level, such as Ethics of Science (newly offered course) and Health Education and First Aids courses. The Department will start offering a new course titled "Gerontology Nursing," which will be offered in the 2017/2018 academic year for undergraduate nursing students. View full university

As a distinguished academic institution, Philadelphia University commits itself to become a full partner in the development of Jordanian society and other societies at the regional and global levels. The role of science, technology, information, and means of communication is becoming vital to humanity's well-being. In the coming few years, this role is bound to become a powerful engine of growth. Relevant high–quality education, supported by problem-oriented, inter-disciplinary, and inter-institutional research, is the only means of leading any society to become an active partner in human civilization development. The speed of globalization and the collapse of cultural and economic barriers require modern education, e-learning, and interactive systems rooted in democratic interaction, human rights, complete freedom of thought, and greater creativity by the younger sectors of society. As the rapid development of knowledge, science, and technology could widen the cultural divide between generations and society, modern approaches to education and lifelong interactive learning will become indispensable in alleviating this trend's effects. Carrying a revered name, with deep roots in history, of a major city of the Decapolis on the King's Road linking old civilizations, Philadelphia is committed to moving forward along the information highway through the twin engines of quality and modernity. It hopes to make a strong bond between knowledge, learning, and modern civilization. The keynote here is the provision of proper, fast-developing, and morally informed education. Young men and women are the vehicles that launch societies into a future propelled by quality education to prosperity and innovation. Philadelphia University and its sister institutions will be instrumental in bringing this about. PU strives to: Prepare graduates who are well-equipped with knowledge, skills, and values and highly motivated to lifelong learning and capable of fulfilling new requirements. Foster academic research and graduate studies and support innovation plans. Establish a productive partnership with the local community. We hope that this plan will guide work in all academic and administrative units at PU toward enhancing performance and fulfilling excellence requirements locally, regionally, and internationally. In light of the continuous expansion in its programs and its aspiration to attain excellence and satisfy future needs, Philadelphia University (PU) has adopted a strategic plan for 2012-2017. Accordingly, PU's vision, mission, and strategic objectives have been modified. This strategic plan is accompanied by an implementation scheme that comprises specific duties to be implemented according to a timeline/ schedule over the five-year plan. The University has also defined a set of performance indicators to be used as measures to assess the extent of implementation and redirecting the corrective actions when necessary. Our Values: Fairness: Dealing fairly with all and respecting an individual's value, dignity, and legitimate freedom. Transparency: Dealing clearly in all University procedures with students, academic and administrative staff. Integrity: Full compliance with professional morals and ethics. Belongingness: Having a sense of responsibility toward the University, local community, and nation. Co-operation: Group work among all University staff and students in all University procedures. Innovation: Accommodating innovative ideas and solutions in teaching and learning as well as academic research fields. Professionalism: The ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and capability in disciplines. View full university

Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) is a comprehensive, state-supported university located on the outskirts of Irbid, in northern Jordan, 70km north of Amman, Jordan's capital city. JUST was established in 1986 as an autonomous national institute of higher education with the primary objective of producing outstanding professionals in specializations that match Jordan and the region's needs. Since its establishment, JUST has been at the forefront of higher learning in the Arab World. It also maintains a high reputation among the Middle Eastern universities due to its faculty and administrative staff, multi-disciplinary educational system, and students' broad diversity. The university was described as the best scientific institution in the Kingdom by King Abdullah II during his last visit. It was ranked as the top research university in the country, and amongst the top 50 universities in the Islamic World, according to a study carried out by the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Center for Islamic Countries (SESRIC). JUST is considered today as one of the region's leading universities in teaching and research. The number of students has increased significantly since the university's establishment. Today has more than 800 full-time faculty members, with 20,000 undergraduate and 1800 graduate students, in contrast to 2,300 students in the 1986/1987 academic year. JUST comprises more than 5,000 international students of 60 nationalities, rendering it the most cultural-diverse university in Jordan. The university provides a wide range of advanced degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels; any other Jordanian university does not offer many. The university comprises 12 faculties (Medicine, Engineering, Science & Arts, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, Information Technology, Applied Sciences, Nursing, and Graduate Studies) and 55 departments offering 42 undergraduate and 95 postgraduate programs. These programs are regularly reviewed to improve their quality and ensure that they are always updated with the latest scientific skills and knowledge. All departments, faculties, and service units work together to ensure that the education we offer is both supportive and rewarding. In 2011, Jordan University of Science & Technology (JUST) had begun to make its mark in the QS World University Rankings, which, in return, placed JUST at 601+ according to the QS World University Ranking System. Internationalization is an essential element for the future development of Jordan University of Science and Technology. JUST is advancing its internationalization by implementing advanced science and technology, modern communication technologies, and interaction with communities around the world. Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) is a leading teaching and research center in Jordan and the Middle East. Our outstanding students, alongside our faculty, make JUST a distinguished institution of higher education. At JUST, we are devoted to providing our students with top-quality education in all fields of science and technology. We offer a challenging intellectual environment with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Students can choose from several academic specializations that fit their individual needs. Our student body comes from different nationalities, which fosters a highly diverse culture on our campus. About one-fourth of them are international students. JUST attracts and retains outstanding faculty and administrative staff who are well recognized in their fields. Our faculty comprises multifaceted staff who have varied experience. We are honored to have such distinguished members who have made vital contributions in their fields. Our university is modern in terms of facilities and resources that serve both teaching and research. JUST is always committed to improving all facilities to provide the environment and opportunities for the students to excel in their studies. These improvements include equipping the labs, scientific utilities, and research centers with the most advanced technological means of education. In addition to its role as an institute of higher education, JUST has always committed itself to serve the community in every way possible. Many of the activities carried out by our faculty members and staff is intended to serve the local community in Jordan. We invite you to explore JUST through our website to learn about our educational programs and research activities. Be sure that is the place to pursue your future career and fulfill your dreams. Together, we hope we can all fulfill the university's mission to have graduates that make a difference in their communities and their country. View full university

The University of Jerash aims to be educated in support of academic and national institutions to play an active role in the development of society by providing outstanding education and learning, producing innovative research that contributes to the development of knowledge and providing studies and consultations for national and private-public institutions to promote sustainable development for all. , Optimal employment of technology and the achievement of significant local, regional, and global partnerships promote educational, economic, and cultural development. The Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology was established in the academic year 2011-2012 to keep abreast of the increasing and increasing advances in the field of information technology. The College offers a bachelor's degree program in three disciplines: Computer Science (CS), Computer Networks (CN). The College of Information Technology is considered one of the most effective colleges at the local and regional level in providing the labor market with qualified and competent staff able to cope with the changing changes and requirements in the field of information technology. The College is the incubator of many innovations and achievements of research and applied to serve the educational process level at the University. The College of Computer Science and Information Technology is keen on the quality of education outputs. It is interested in providing an advanced scientific research level through a commitment to outstanding performance and focus on all the primary axes of the educational process and providing the necessary cadres, equipment, and educational resources. The College of Engineering was established in the academic year (2007-2008) to keep abreast of the increasingly scientific and technological developments in various engineering fields and in line with the policy of higher education in providing the labor market with the required majors. It mainly comprises three departments: Civil Engineering Department and Engineering and Electronics Engineering Department. The program has been developed according to the requirements of quality and accreditation standards. The program has obtained general and private accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education. The laboratories of the College and the engineering labs are equipped with the latest equipment and equipment that meet the academic and research requirements of Our vision is to stimulate understanding of advanced engineering technology in the fields of civil engineering, communications engineering, electronics and architecture, and provide the local community and the industrial sector with practical, multidisciplinary research and practical applications. The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Jerash responds to the changes that affect the health care system in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan through the study of nursing and the use of visual techniques in the teaching of the application since they entered the program until they graduated from the University. The College is working on creating and providing excellent nurses for clinical nursing work, Healthcare. The College is looking forward to developing qualified nursing staff able to assume professional responsibility efficiently and efficiently and be an excellent center for nursing education and training in the Kingdom and the Region. The College of Pharmacy was established at the University of Jerash in 2015. The primary capacity of the College granted by the Higher Education Accreditation Authority was 149 students. The laboratories and teaching rooms at the College of Pharmacy were provided with the latest educational means and scientific equipment to meet teaching and scientific research needs. The Faculty of Pharmacy at Jerash University adopts a system of theoretical and practical education and field training to prepare qualified staff in health care and pharmacy practices. The College of Agriculture aims to prepare specialists in the fields of agricultural sciences and pure sciences capable of contributing to the development of the agricultural and scientific sectors. It also aims to carry out applied research to contribute to solving some agricultural problems to increase agricultural production and improve its quality, to spread agricultural and scientific culture, Technical community service. The Faculty of Law was established in 1993 and part of the Faculty of Sharia and Law. In 1996, it became an independent college. Since its inception, the College has contributed to advancing the University'suniversity's academic and practical process. It has been keen to be a pioneer in legal education and has graduated several legal professionals from lawyers; the Faculty has been keen to provide legal education in theoretical and practical aspects. It has worked on developing study plans by the latest trends in legal education and introducing several courses in electronic dealing and human rights. The College, and take it upon themselves to support scientific research and encourage students to search through search graduation, has introduced a unique program of the legal clinic, a leader in teaching law colleges. The Faculty of Science was established with the university's establishment at the beginning of the academic year 1993/1994. The Faculty of Science aims to provide outstanding education as well as contribute to the production, development, and dissemination of knowledge and the rehabilitation of human resources to achieve the objectives of development and the needs of society and the requirements of the modern era in cooperation with various scientific institutions and community institutions. The Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences was established at the beginning of the University's establishment. It currently comprises three departments in four academic disciplines: the Accounting Department, the Department of Administrative Sciences, and the Department of Finance and Banking. The College has adopted special accreditation for all its specializations. It is developing its study plans regularly and in line with the approved plans with its peers in the world and Jordanian universities to achieve the requirements of the Jordanian and Arab labor market. View full university

Isra University was established in 1991 in compliance with the decree 357 of the Jordanian Higher Education Council in 1989. Through its progress, the University has obtained general accreditation since 1991 with a capacity of 1320 students. Currently, this capacity has mounted to 7750 students. The University is located on the road of Queen Alia International Airport. Its faculties, constructions, and facilities lie on three square kilometers at Al-Tanib district, South of Amman. The University awards Bachelor Degree in 25 specializations and Master Degrees in 9 specializations, which are: law, Pharmacy, Management of Engineering Projects, Accounting, Software Engineering, and Kindergarten, affiliated with eight faculties. These specializations are recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, authorized by the accreditation board of higher education institutions in Jordan, and granted many accreditation and appreciation certificates by national and international institutions. Twenty groups have so far graduated, amounting to more than 20000 students. The University is a member of the Association of Arab Universities, Assembly of Private higher education institutions in Arab countries, Arab Assembly for Training University students, International Association of Universities, and International Association of Training and Development organizations. The University follows the credit hour system in the teaching process. Attendance of lectures and laboratory work are obligatory student absence should not exceed 15 percent of the total hours required for each course. To get a Bachelor's Degree from faculties of Arts, Administrative and Financial Sciences, Educational Sciences, Information Technology, and Nursing. An undergraduate student should complete 132 credit hours and 141 credit hours in the Faculty of Law, with a cumulative average not less than 60 percent. In the Faculties of Pharmacy and Engineering, an undergraduate student should complete 160 credit hours with a cumulative average of less than 60 percent. To get a Master's Degree in relevant specializations, a postgraduate student should complete 33 credit hours with a cumulative average of not less than 75 percent in both programs: research-based program and teaching program. The University has recently created various centers: a center for child rights, a center for developing staff members, and a center for electronic learning (E-learning). To enhance the educational process, a center for consultations and continuing education, a Community service center, computer center, and deanship of student's affairs, deanship of evening studies, and deanship of academic research and higher studies were created. The University also has scholarship programs to send students to Arab and international universities to get doctoral degrees in many fields. A selected number of instructors were sent on scholarships to Arab and international universities .some have already obtained PhDs in various distinguished fields and joined Isra university staff members. View full university

The German-Jordanian University (GJU) is a public university located in Mushaqar. It was founded in 2005 by a Royal Decree, following a memorandum of understanding reached between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research of the Federal Republic of Germany. In August 2004, a founding committee began up its activities in Jordan. The committee was in close cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. At the same time, the German planning office opened at the University of Magdeburg-Stendal in close cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Education and Research BMBF and the German Academic Exchange Services DAAD, which funded the university project for four years. The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) under the category "German Study Programmes Abroad." The laying of the cornerstone took place on April 25th, 2005, under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II and in the presence of Her Excellency Ms. Edelgard Bulmahn, the German Federal Minister of Education and Research His Excellency Dr. Khaled Touqan, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Jordan at the time His Excellency Professor Jan-Hendrik Olbertz, the Minister of Cultural Affairs of Saxony-Anhalt the DAAD Vice President, Professor Max Huber and many other notables. The University was modeled on the German applied-sciences model, characterized by their focus on putting knowledge into practice and promoting knowledge transfer. We aim to play a significant role in promoting links between Jordan and Europe, particularly Germany. By taking advantage of the best educational practices in Jordan and Germany, the University has positioned itself as a leader in its field. The University's focus is on providing undergraduate and graduate programs of the highest quality. We offer over 20 programs, with a student body of around 5,000, drawn predominantly from Jordan and international students. We take pride in our student-centered learning environment and believe that quality education is founded upon close associations between faculty and students. GJU recognizes research and research-led teaching as primary responsibilities of its academic staff and places value on fostering, publishing, and disseminating research of the highest quality internationally. The University's mission, goal, and strategy statements reflect this strong emphasis on the importance of quality research. We provide lifelong learning opportunities for a diverse spectrum of people, capitalizing extensively on partnerships with private companies and public agencies in the region. The University has grown in both size and stature over the past few years. It has positioned itself as a leading institution of higher learning, known for its dedication to service, its innovative approach to academic management and human resource development, and its relentless pursuit of excellence in all fields of applied research and instruction. GJU is linked with many other universities through bilateral agreements for cooperation, collaboration, and exchange of faculty members and students. These include Arab universities in the region and European, North American, and Asian universities. The University is intended to serve as a unique university of applied training, experiential learning, and professional excellence, oriented towards market and industry needs. It is thereby expected to have a remarkable impact on Jordan and the region by capitalizing on the best practices and expertise in higher education in Germany and Jordan. The University has an objective to prepare highly skilled graduates with relevant knowledge of the industry, to contribute positively to socio-economic development, to be able to survive today's fiercely competitive and technologically oriented world, and to boost the industrial and economic standing of Jordan and the region. The School of Applied Medical Sciences was established in September 2005. Two programs, then, constituted the core of the school, namely, Pharmaceutical-Chemical Engineering (CPE) and Biomedical Engineering (BME). Biomedical Engineering was created in response to continual changes and the emergence of new areas of expertise commensurate with rapid advances in technology. Some of the well-established specialties in biomedical engineering include bioinstrumentation biomaterials biomechanics cellular, tissue and genetic engineering clinical engineering, medical imaging orthopedic surgery rehabilitation engineering, and systems physiology. The School of Applied Technical Sciences (SATS) was established in 2005. The SATS offers undergraduate programs in three engineering disciplines giving the students the knowledge and skills they need for success in a technically oriented career. Graduates of the SATS are expected to fill the gap in the Jordanian and the regional markets in critically needed disciplines concerning technology transfer, innovation, and management. The faculty's approach is to foster applied learning in all courses offered via practical projects, teamwork, technical writing, and presentations. The faculty will capitalize on the great opportunity of studying and training its students in Germany during the fourth year to facilitate transfer and management of technological resources via a partnership with many reputable universities in Germany. View full university

The ASU (University of All Arabs) belongs to The Arab International for Education and Investment (AIEI). It is located in Shafa Badran, within the boundary of Greater Amman Municipality, on the land of (528,000) square meters. Education at the University commenced on 19 / 10 / 1991, after obtaining the license on 10 / 7 / 1989. The number of students who were registered at that time reached (355) students. The number of faculties was only three: the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Economics, with only (14) majors. The University's vision is dedicated to excellence and aimed to prepare graduates with a high level of competency, who shall have successful careers and actively contribute to the community based on national and international development through academic research, scholarship, creative activities, and outreach services. Our work is evidence-based with persistence to achieve our objectives toward excellence in education. Students are our priority; we support the unique needs of our students' various identities and interests. We support and enable the academic achievement of students by acting with integrity, openness, and candor. The University works continuously to maintain transparency of goals and values. We assist the students by providing an environment where the outside classroom experience contributes to knowledge acquisition and application, cognitive complexity, intrapersonal development, interpersonal and practical competence. The University is proud of its cultural diversity and continues to attract students and faculty members from 53 countries. Our staff has been fully committed to providing students with a high-quality education that meets the best international practices. Today, the University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs responding to some of the job market's largest segments and a unique educational experience that develops students' competencies and refines their skills and knowledge. At ASU, we continue to connect to all programs that lead to continuous improvement in the quality of education and services. Therefore, we work hard to achieve national and international standards and enroll in activities that will enhance the University's ranking at national and international levels. In collaboration with all departments, the University facilitates international relations to permit University researchers and students to stay abreast of scientific innovation in all fields. Also, it provides scientific activities and services to the community. At ASU, we urge all alumni to reconnect, become active members, and support the Alumni Office at our University. We are proud of all the successful graduates for their academic and professional accomplishments worldwide, and we are keen to maintain this valuable asset. ASU Mission: Continuing improvement in higher education, scientific research, university environment, focusing on students and community service, and adherence to governance standards to lead the University to a distinguished position among universities around the world. The University attracts students from over (56) Arab and foreign nationalities. It provides the latest books, references, periodicals, laboratories, and internet service for the students. It works on preparing them for the labor market as their study plans require that they get trained in institutions closely related to their major studies. A student shall not graduate unless such a requirement is successfully fulfilled. The University is proud to encompass (8) faculties: the Art & Humanities, Law, Economics & Administrative Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, Art & Design, Nursing, and Information Technology. The University also includes the Deanship of Graduate Studies & Research and the Deanship of Student Affairs. The number of majors studied at these faculties at the undergraduate level mounts to (31). The Master's programs include Accounting, Marketing, International Relations & Diplomatic Studies, Pharmaceutical Studies, Computer Science, Nursing, Finance, and Risk Management. ASU focuses on the quality of the educational process to prepare its students and develop their skills to play a role in the future. Moreover, the University sponsors conferences, scientific research, and scholarships by allocating 5% of its annual budget for such activities. So far, ASU has offered full scholarships to more than (135) students to study for their Ph.D.'s in various fields of study in American, Canadian, British, Australian, and other universities. We believe that the achievement of our goals will be deepened by: Morality. Institutional work. Cooperation and teamwork. Affiliation. Creativity and innovation. View full university

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) is the first private University in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Established by a decision from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research in 1989, the University opened its doors in 1990 with three faculties: Faculty of Law, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences. The following year saw the Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, and the Faculty of Engineering. Since its establishment, Al- Ahliyya Amman University has been supplying the local and Arab market with many graduates who have taken up important positions in local and regional institutions in both the public and private sectors. Many of these graduates have pursued their graduate studies in several prestigious European and American universities and obtained Masters or Doctoral degrees in their fields. Some of them currently work for Al-Ahliyya Amman University or other Jordanian, Arab, and world universities. The number of graduates in various disciplines offered by the University has reached (14 477) students. With the establishment of the Faculty of Nursing in 2005 by a decision from the Ministry of Higher Education, the University came to comprise seven faculties. In 2009, Architecture and Civil Engineering were accredited, bringing the number to twenty-five specialties, all with plans compatible with local and international standards. The University faculties always seek to provide specialties and academic programs tailored to meet the needs of the local and regional labor market by developing the necessary infrastructure, establishing specialized centers that aim to bridge the gap between the academia and the labor market, and providing integrated services designed to upgrade the outcomes of the educational process represented by graduates qualified in the academic, technical, practical and personal spheres. The University started a graduate program in Law in 2005, and in 2009 it offered graduate programs in Clinical Psychology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, all of which having been granted full accreditation and certification. In turn, the University has offered distinctive programs and provided suitably qualified staff members in response to these graduate programs. To meet the administrative, financial, and technical work requirements, the University has provided an administrative cadre qualified to work in different departments and divisions. They all seek to provide the University community of students, parents, and staff members, with the best services. The role of the University is focused not only on the academic aspect but also on the services offered to the local community. Thus several seminars and courses held at the University have been attended by members of the community. Also, the University offers different services and support for the neighboring areas. In terms of future planning, the University Administration is developing strategic plans to ensure the sustainability of its approach by providing quality programs based on the latest areas of knowledge. These programs meet the labor market's needs in terms of academic plans, qualified staff members, and scientific equipment and resources. Al-Ahliyya Amman University has always demonstrated itself as a leading university in introducing and taking initiatives. The University has complied with the Royal directions to reconsider universities' study plans and programs, connect the offered programs with the labor market requirements to raise graduates' level and increase their competition opportunities. In line with these directions, the University has added a range of new programs in the following majors: Networks and Information Security, E-Commerce, Electrical Engineering in its new form, Television, Cinema, and Theatrical Design, in addition to twenty-five existing BA programs in eight academic faculties. The University also paid particular attention to graduate programs. It grants Master's Degrees in Law, Clinical Psychology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Administration, Joint Business Administration with Herriot-Watt University, Communications Engineering, and English Language. Al-Ahliyya Amman University is committed to develop and apply the "Quality Assurance Standards in Higher Education Institutions" and to follow any other adopted quality standards by investing human and physical energies to produce an academically and morally outstanding generation who can deal with the requirements of the time and keep up with the new developments efficiently and effectively. This act aims to meet students' needs and enable the University to play its role in promoting academic research, community services, and depicting Jordan as a distinctive educational destination at the regional level. Al-Ahliyya Amman University shall be rated among the best universities in Jordan and the Arab world. Excellence in providing teaching, learning, and academic research with a high quality of international standards to enhance the status of Al-Ahliyya Amman University as the first private University in Jordan and the Arab world, and to make it a preferred choice to students and researchers. This can be achieved by providing an academic environment that seeks excellence and by preparing qualified human cadres specialized in various fields of knowledge to meet society's needs and the requirements of sustainable development. View full university

The Al-Zaytoonah Private University of Jordan (henceforth, Al-Zaytoonah) was established in 1993 after receiving its license and general accreditation by Decision No. 848 on March 6, 1993. Instruction began on September 6, 1993. Al-Zaytoonah has witnessed considerable progress at both the infrastructure and academic levels. It now includes six faculties, encompassing 19 undergraduate specializations and one graduate program. There are 300 faculty members of various ranks distributed among the six faculties of the University, and 80 teaching and research assistants and lab technicians. Also, there are 210 administrative employees and 260 workers. The number of students enrolled at the University in the academic year 2005/2006 is 8,000, of whom 6,880 students are Jordanian. The non-Jordanian students come from 28 Arab and foreign countries. Jordanian and non-Jordanian students are admitted according to the regulations set up by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. Al-Zaytoonah follows the credit-hour system, enabling students to select the courses they like to sign up for according to their study plans. Arabic is the official language of instruction, although English is used in several courses offered by all faculties. French is also used in the French Department. An active contribution in the sustainable development of the society and providing the labor market with the specialized competencies capable of leadership, entrepreneur, and creativity through implementing proper planning, wise governance, modern teaching and learning methods, transfer of technology, and by focusing on applied scientific research, developing attractive scientific and teaching environment, choosing skilled and experienced workforce, partnering with notable higher education institutions, and applying quality assurance and competitiveness standards. University Values: National belonging Leadership and teamwork Integrity and transparency Justice and equal opportunities Continuous learning Others’ opinion respect and cultural pluralism The Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan recognizes the importance of research and development and its active role in the progression of human knowledge and society. As part of the philosophy and mission in supporting and promoting research, the University has entrusted exceptional diligence to scientific research and founded the “Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies” at the beginning of 2006. The Deanship is responsible for organizing, supervising, promoting, and supporting academic research and graduate work. Such tasks are considered means for vast development and technological advancement. The Deanship has identified its mission and tasks under the instructions of graduate studies requirements approved by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission (HEAC). The Deanship developed a top priority to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of graduate programs offered by different faculties, together with improving the standards of scientific research for both students and faculty members in order to consolidate the University as a center of excellence, thus improving its competitiveness in higher education and the industry at the local, regional and international levels. This is carried out by encouraging institutional work with excellence and thrive to perfection through the provision of a well equipped, suitable research environment that motivates both faculty and students to excel in aim for perfection. View full university

Al Balqa Applied university was established in response to the Hashemite letter of embodying the philosophy of Higher Education, in line with the requirements of the stage to construct flexible educational structures concerned in academic, vocational, and applied aspects, promoting creativity and opening new promising paths that meet the needs of the common era, and which are compatible with the fiber of our modern Jordanian society. Given the leading role played by The Early Salt High School on the level of scientific-educational and learning progress, by which it has preserved its cultural legacy that has started since the first quarter of the twentieth century and is incessantly continuing right until this day, preparing thus an elite of early leading figures who, in return, handed in this legacy from their ancestors to their posterity to perfect this role and bind the past with the present, our modern future-related vision was crystal-clear via BAU to provide opportunities for improving the quality of higher education that contribute in human resources preparation on graduate, postgraduate and junior college levels. Community colleges, academic, vocational, and applied performance control, assisting distinguished students in pursuing their studies under conditions suiting their social and financial situation. It paves the way to keep pace with cultural change to fulfill reliability, competition, and universality, updating study plans parallel to study plans followed in highly developed prestigious universities worldwide when students transfer to their schools. We also emphasize framing academic qualifications nationally, regionally, and internationally to be the primary source for well- trained qualifications, reflecting the current level of their specializations and their recent technical applications. The university seeks to qualify research and render community colleges sustainable development centers put into the national economy service, and stressing the importance of quality assurance through its commitment to enhancing the quality of education and learning inputs and developing services and facilities on campus as well. This can influence the quality of scholarly outputs and create competitive opportunities with comparable educational institutions, realizing the concept of sustainable education through the provision of flexible and developed structures, bridging the gap between different educational stages, in addition to implementing an effective administrative follow-up, evaluation, and variation system, far from erroneous bureaucratic management practices. This ultimately yields conscious openness and interaction with the university effectively, transparently, and democratically, and respect for counterpoints of view to make joint decisions formed systematically. It also bolstered teamwork through a fruitful pragmatic approach and optimum exploitation for university resources to enhance its role in sustainable development and Jordanian community service through education and hard and perseverant fruitful work. The university offers term-study programs according to the Credit Hours System. Upon recognition obtained from the Council of Higher Education in Jordan, Association of Arab Universities, International Association of universities, and international academic commissions, BAU awards academic degrees in different specializations as follows: Master Bachelor Diploma Higher Vocational Diploma View full university

AL- al Bayt University (The House of The Prophet University) is an academic establishment that attempts to upgrade (promote) the scientific, cultural, and civilized levels, work on keeping up with the technological developments in addition to following the modern directions of the higher education, encouraging the scientific research in order to carry out the applied and scientific researches. It also participates in serving and constructing the society within the domain (field) of the Islamic Values and Instructions, emphasizing scientific and systematic thinking, undertaking, and having the feeling of responsibility. On August 17, 1992 (18 Safar 1413 H), a Royal Decree was issued ordaining the establishment of Al al-Bayt University. As stated in the Royal Message, the University is to meet an urgent need for a new kind of university one that combines the requirements of scientific methodology in teaching and research, on the one hand, and the requirements of belief and clarity of vision on the other, thus, creating harmony between the rounded personality of the Muslim and his new environment. View full university