University of Jordan
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
About University of Jordan
According to Wikipedia, The University of Jordan , often abbreviated UJ, is a public university located in Amman, Jordan. It was founded in 1962 by royal decree, and it is the largest and oldest institution of higher education in Jordan. It is located in the capital Amman in the Jubaiha area of the University District. It is composed of 20 faculties, and it contains over 95 departments. The university's stated main strategy and rule is to be global and productive in all its educational fields.
What Is University of Jordan Known For?
University of Jordan is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Engineering
- Business
- Political Science
- Biology
- Medical
- Religious Studies
- Literature
- Law
- Communications
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- History
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Anthropology
- Earth Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Nursing
University of Jordan's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Jordan's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Jordan ranks #245 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Jordan ranks #375 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Jordan ranks #551 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Jordan ranks #408 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Jordan ranks #401 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Jordan ranks #397 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Jordan ranks #202 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Jordan ranks #402 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Jordan ranks #411 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Jordan ranks #745 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Jordan ranks #351 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Jordan ranks #798 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Jordan ranks #840 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Jordan ranks #1089 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Jordan ranks #863 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Jordan ranks #1181 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Jordan ranks #1274 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Jordan ranks #863 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Jordan ranks #818 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Jordan ranks #961 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Jordan ranks #1502 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Jordan ranks #1918 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Jordan ranks #1013 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
University of Jordan ranks #2837 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWho Are University of Jordan's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Jordan's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Education, and Chemistry. Here are some of University of Jordan's most famous alumni:
- Wael Hallaq
- A Scholar of Islam.
- Ihsan Abbas
- A Palestinian literary scholar and Arabist.
- Rana Dajani
- A Jordanian biologist, and academic.
- Kamel Ajlouni
- A Physician.
- Munther A. Dahleh
- A Scientist, control theorist.
- Shaker Zahra
- An American academic.
- Mohammad Shaheen
- A Jordanian professor of English literature.
- Mohammed Said Nabulsi
- A Jordanian economist.
- Lama Abu-Odeh
- A Professor, author.
- Hilmi M. Zawati
- A Palestinian jurist and poet.
- Zu'bi M.F. Al-Zu'bi
- A Jordanian academic.
- Fadia Faqir
- A British writer.
Who Are University of Jordan's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Jordan's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Religious Studies, Education, and Chemistry. Here are some of University of Jordan's most famous faculty:
- Rana Dajani
- A Jordanian biologist, and academic.
- Mohammad Shaheen
- A Jordanian professor of English literature.
- Zu'bi M.F. Al-Zu'bi
- A Jordanian academic.
- Shahrokh Shariat
- An Austrian surgeon.
- John Kelly
- An Irish academic chemical engineer.
- Lubna Tahtamouni
- A Jordanian biologist and cancer researcher.
- Sanaa Shaalan
- A Jordanian writer and poet.
