Amman: Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) has ranked first among Jordan’s private universities and third overall among Jordanian universities, placing in the 761-770 bracket in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, President Sari Hamdan announced Sunday. Speaking at a press conference to highlight the university’s achievements in the QS and Times Higher Education rankings, as well as recent developments in academic programs and scientific research, Hamdan said the accomplishment reflects AAU’s strategic vision and ongoing commitment to academic and administrative excellence.
According to Jordan News Agency, founded in 1989 as the first licensed private university in Jordan, AAU began receiving students in 1990. Hamdan noted that the university’s institutional approach and collaborative work culture have been central to its continuous advancement. “This achievement goes beyond simply making it into the rankings; it has wide-ranging positive implications, especially as global rankings increasingly influence academic sponsorship decisions in the region,” he said.
Hamdan emphasized the university’s leap forward in scientific research, noting that AAU now ranks first among private universities in Jordan and has climbed to 16th among Arab institutions in the QS Arab Region Rankings, up from 43rd. According to the Webometrics Ranking, it is now 41st in the Arab world and leads locally among private institutions.
He also highlighted the establishment of AAU’s College of Technical Education, which aligns with national efforts to boost vocational and technical training as a means of reducing unemployment and equipping students with in-demand practical skills. The college offers associate diplomas in key areas including biomedical device technology, hospitality management (culinary arts), game development, business management (supply chain and procurement), health and social care support, and agricultural production.
Dean of the College of Engineering and the College of Technical Education, Bashar Tarawneh, noted that AAU has earned accreditation from Pearson International to grant associate diplomas recognized in over 70 countries. The university has also received ministry approval for several specialized programs. Tarawneh announced that construction is underway for a dedicated building for the College of Technical Education. A new program in biomedical device technology, totaling 96 credit hours over three years, will launch in the upcoming academic year to meet local labor market needs.
In addition, AAU plans to introduce four internationally accredited associate diploma programs by the 2026-2027 academic year: automotive engineering, interior design, software engineering, and film and television, based on thorough market research and labor demand analysis.