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Irbid National University 2026–2027: Majors, Programs, Admission, Fees and Rankings

Last updated: September 2026

About Irbid National University

The university was established by license decision No. 601 of 1991 from the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education, and it began receiving students in 1994. The university began with a limited number of majors including Arabic, English, business administration, accounting, law, mathematics, and computer science, then gradually expanded to become a university with multiple faculties and programs.

Today the university offers academic programs in fields including information technology, business, law, applied medical sciences, nursing, education, arts and humanities, agriculture, and technical engineering and renewable energy.

University Profile Card

Current QS data indicates 6,421 students, of whom 91.2% are undergraduates and 8.8% are graduate students, in addition to 990 international students و200 faculty members.

History of Irbid National University

The university's official beginnings date back to 1991, when its licensing decision was issued by the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education.

The university began receiving students in 1994, and its first programs focused on a set of humanities, administrative, and scientific majors, including:

• Arabic Language.
• English Language.
• Business Administration.
• Accounting.
• Law.
• Mathematics.
• Computer science.

As the university developed, its academic structure expanded and new majors were added to meet the needs of the Jordanian and regional labor market.

The university states that its academic expansion led to an increase in the number of departments and programs, and that it has focused in recent years on attracting Jordanian and international students.

Academic Faculties

The university's current pages show 9 colleges within its academic structure:

1. Faculty of Science and Information Technology
2. Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences
3. Faculty of Nursing
4. Faculty of Law
5. Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
6. Faculty of Arts and Humanities
7. Faculty of Educational Sciences
8. Faculty of Agriculture
9. Technical College

Editorial note: Some older pages on the university's website show a different number of faculties; therefore, this page relies on the structure currently published on the university faculties page.

Irbid National University Majors 2026–2027

The university offers a wide range of bachelor's and graduate programs, and the current program guide shows majors in technology, business, health, education, humanities, law, agriculture, and renewable energy.

First: Faculty of Science and Information Technology

The most prominent majors include:

• Computer science.
• Software Engineering.
• Data science and artificial intelligence.
• Cybersecurity.
• Mathematics.

A clear orientation appears in the newer programs toward the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering.

Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences

It comprises programs in business, management, and economics, the most notable of which include:

• Accounting.
• Business Administration.
• Financial and Banking Sciences.
• Management Information Systems.
• Accounting Information Systems.
• Entrepreneurship.
• E-Marketing and Social Communication.
• Logistics Sciences and Supply Chain Management.

The addition of Logistics Sciences and Supply Chain Management reflects the university's direction toward specializations related to the digital economy, the labor market, and logistics services.

Faculty of Nursing

The university offers a Nursing program at the bachelor's level, with the announced fees differing between Jordanian and non-Jordanian students.

The current programs page shows the minimum admission requirement for the program at 70% according to the published data.

Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

The faculty offers applied health programs, the most notable of which include:

• Physiotherapy.
• Medical Laboratory Sciences.

The university has also added a Medical Laboratory Sciences program as part of its expansion into health specializations.

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Programs include:

• Arabic language and literature.
• English Language and Literature.
• Translation.
• Graphic Design.
• Interior design.

The faculty combines linguistic and humanities disciplines with fields of design and applied arts.

Faculty of Educational Sciences

It comprises a variety of education programs, including:

• Class Teacher.
• Psychological and Educational Counseling.
• Special Education.
• Vocational Education.

The university also offers graduate programs related to education, counseling, and special-needs groups.

Faculty of Law

The university offers a Law at the bachelor's level, and also offers a master's program in Law within its current graduate programs.

Faculty of Agriculture

Current programs include:

• Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Irrigation and Smart Agriculture.

The specialization in Smart Agriculture represents a modern direction that combines the agricultural sector, technology, and resource management.

Technical College

The faculty offers the program:

Renewable Energy Engineering

It is a program linked to the transition toward clean energy and sustainability and to developing expertise in the renewable energy sector.

Graduate Programs

Irbid National University offers a range of master's programs; current data include:

• Law.
• Arabic language and literature.
• Translation.
• Cybersecurity.
• Mathematics.
• Accounting.
• Financial and Banking Sciences.
• Business Intelligence and Data Analysis.
• Counseling for Special Categories and Their Families.
• Vocational Education.

Higher diploma programs also appear within the university's academic structure.

New Specializations 2026–2027

The university works to develop its programs in line with labor market needs.

In June 2026, the Higher Education Council's approval was announced to introduce a set of academic programs and specializations for bachelor's, master's, and intermediate diploma degrees effective from the first semester of the 2026–2027.

This comes within the university's drive to expand its specializations in modern fields in demand in the local and regional labor market.

Tuition Fees 2026–2027

Tuition fees vary by specialization and academic level.

The university currently lists per-credit-hour fees; examples of the published bachelor's fees include:

Most published bachelor's programs total 132 credit hours.

Additional fees

The university also announces other fees, including:

• JOD 300 for the first and second semesters.
• JOD 200 for the summer semester.
• JOD 50 for e-learning per semester.
• JOD 70 for the placement exam.
• Insurance and service fees depending on the program.

Note: Students should confirm the final fee schedule when applying, as discounts and fees are subject to update according to university decisions and the academic year.

Admission Requirements

The university generally requires:

• A Jordanian General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) or its equivalent.
• Authentication and equivalency of certificates issued outside Jordan in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Meeting the required minimum for each specialization.

Minimum requirements vary by program; for example, current data show:

• 60% for a number of arts and business specializations.
• 70% for nursing, physical therapy, and some health specializations.
• 75% for specializations such as computer science, software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.

Bridging

The university offers a bridging track for community college graduates according to the published conditions, including:

• Comprehensive exam average 68% or higher.
• Equivalency of matching courses within the limits set by the university.
• Special conditions for persons with disabilities according to official medical documents.

Students and Academic Staff

According to the latest QS data available for the university:

Students

6,421 students

of whom:

• 91.2% undergraduate.
• 8.8% postgraduate.
• 990 international students.

Faculty members

200 faculty members, of whom around 12% are international staff according to QS data.

The presence of nearly a thousand international students is an important element in measuring the university's international dimension.

Scientific Research

The university works to develop scientific research through graduate programs and participation in academic projects and initiatives.

The university currently showcases a number of research initiatives and programs linking scientific research to innovation and the labor market. Its homepage also notes that it has received 15+ research awards.

In 2026, the university also participated in the Higher Education for Innovation and Growth (HEIG) project, funded by the U.S. Department of State, according to a news item published on its official website.

Innovation and Modern Programs

Among the university's most notable modern directions:

• Artificial intelligence.
• Data science.
• Cybersecurity.
• Software Engineering.
• E-Marketing.
• Entrepreneurship.
• Logistics and Supply Chains.
• Smart Agriculture.
• Renewable Energy.

This diversity indicates the university's attempt to move from traditional specializations toward programs more closely linked to the digital economy and the new labor market.

International Presence and the QS Ranking

Irbid National University appears in QS Arab Region University Rankings 2026 in the category:

201–250 in the Arab region

, an improvement over its previous results in the QS Arab Region ranking:

This means the university has become an institution present within the QS for Arab Universities, although it does not appear in the overall QS World University Rankings according to the data available for the university.

QS 2026: Reading the Indicators

The 201–250 in the Arab region result carries particular significance because it places the university among the Arab universities measured by QS according to indicators that include elements such as:

• Academic reputation.
• Employer reputation.
• Scientific research.
• Citations.
• Faculty members.
• Internationalization.
• Digital presence.

Thus, the university's presence in this range is an indicator of its regional presence, but it does not mean it has an overall global rank in the QS World University Rankings.

Webometrics 2026

in Webometrics – January 2026 Irbid National University placed:

Ranked 6,246 globally

and:

Ranked 22 in Jordan

It also placed 249 in Asia according to the published data.

Webometrics data relate to indicators associated with digital and web presence, impact, openness, and excellence; they should therefore not be interpreted as a direct ranking of academic education quality.

EduRank 2026

According to EduRank, the university placed:

• 7,113 globally
• 2,766 in Asia
• 24 in Jordan

EduRank is based on a mix of research output, citations, and other factors related to academic presence and reputation.

Is Irbid National University ranked in THE?

As of the preparation of this page, the university shows no independent ranking in THE World University Rankings among the sources that could be verified.

Therefore, no figure or range should be placed for THE on the university's page without an official published result from Times Higher Education.

This is an important point on the pages of the Top Arab Universities:
A university's absence from a particular ranking does not mean the university is weak; it only means there is no documented result for it in that ranking.

Accreditation and Academic Quality

Irbid National University is a licensed and recognized Jordanian private university within the Jordanian higher education system.

The university lists more than 25 locally accredited programs on its official website.

The university also works to develop its programs and accredit new specializations through the official procedures of the Ministry of Higher Education and the Higher Education Council.

University Life and Services

The university provides a range of electronic and student services, including:

• Admissions portal.
• E-portal.
• E-learning.
• Study plans.
• Class schedules.
• Electronic academic services.
• Alumni services.
• Student activities.
• Exchange and training programs.

The university affirms its commitment to communicating with alumni, tracking their employment status, and the extent to which its educational outcomes align with labor market needs.

Website

The university is located in the governorate of Irbid – Jordan, on the Irbid–Amman International Highway.

The university provides students with educational facilities and services, in addition to electronic portals for admission and academic services.

Strengths

1. Presence in QS Arab Region 2026

The university's presence within 201–250 in the Arab region gives it a documented regional presence.

2. Program Diversity

The university has a wide range of programs in:

Technology + Business + Health + Education + Law + Arts + Agriculture + Energy.

3. Future-Oriented Specializations

Among the most notable development points:

• Artificial intelligence.
• Data science.
• Cybersecurity.
• Renewable Energy.
• Smart Agriculture.
• Logistics.

4. International Student Base

The presence of around 990 international students according to QS data represents a positive element in the university's international dimension.

5. Continuous Academic Expansion

Introducing new programs for the year 2026–2027 reflects the university's drive to update its academic system.

Academic and Strategic Challenges

From the perspective of international rankings and higher education, a set of areas can be identified through which the university could raise its international presence:

Research and Citations

Increasing research published in high-impact international journals and raising the citation rate.

International Cooperation

Increasing joint projects and research with global universities.

Graduate studies

Expanding the volume of graduate programs and the scientific research associated with them.

Academic reputation

Increasing the presence of faculty and researchers in international academic conferences and networks.

Digital presence

Improving the university's digital infrastructure, research repositories, and faculty academic pages.

Internationalization

Expanding partnerships, exchange programs, and the recruitment of international students.

These points represent an analytical reading and are not an official assessment issued by QS or THE.

Irbid National University in Numbers

Analytical assessment by the Top Arab Universities platform

Note: This is an analytical table produced by the Top Arab Universities and is not an official ranking of the university.

Conclusion

is Irbid National University One of the Jordanian private universities that has developed gradually since its launch in the 1990s, moving from a limited set of programs to a more diverse academic ecosystem encompassing technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, business, health sciences, nursing, law, education, arts, agriculture, and renewable energy.

Notable is QS Arab Region 2026 result: 201–250 , as it is the most important current international indicator that can be documented for the university, alongside its presence in Webometrics and other digital ranking indicators.

Strategically, the university's future in international rankings is largely tied to its ability to increase the quality of research output, raise citations, expand international cooperation, strengthen graduate studies, and increase the international presence of the university and its faculty.

Sources and references

Official Sources

• Official website of Irbid National University
• About Us – History of Irbid National University
• Irbid National University Faculties
• Academic Programs, Majors, and Fees
• The University's E-Portal
• Alumni Services Center and University Contact

Rankings and External Sources

• QS – Irbid National University — data on QS Arab Region Rankings 2026 , students, and faculty members.
• Webometrics – Jordan Ranking January 2026 — global and Jordanian digital ranking.
• EduRank – Irbid National University 2026 — research indicators and academic ranking.
• Jordan News Agency – Introduction of New Majors at Irbid National University — the newly introduced majors and higher education decisions.
• News on the Introduction of Academic Programs 2026–2027 — new programs for the 2026–2027 academic year.