Jadara University Explained

Jadara University
Native Name:	جامعة جدارا
Established:	2005
Chairman:	Shukri Marashdeh
President:	Mohammed Obaidat
Campus:	Urban 1km2
Students:	4500
City:	Irbid
Colors:	Cornflower Blue and LemonChiffon Yellow
Affiliation:	IAU, FUIW, AArU
Nickname:	JAU
Website:	www.jadara.edu.jo

Jadara University (Arabic: جامعة جدارا) is a university located in the northern province of Irbid Governorate in Jordan, on the international highway to the north of the city of Irbid, the governorate's capital.

History

Jadara University was approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in November 2004, and was established in the following year. It awards undergraduate and master's degrees mainly in Arabic, and English literature, science, and information technology.^{[1] [2]} The university was named after the historic city of Gadara which is located about 20 km from the university campus.^[3]

Academics

There are eight colleges in the university:

• Faculty of Engineering: offers degrees in computer, communications, and civil engineering.
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Business and Administration Sciences
• Faculty of Science and Information Technology
• Faculty of Languages and Humanitarian Sciences
• Faculty of Graduate Studies

See also

• List of Islamic educational institutions

External links

• Jadara University

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jadara University. Mohammad Omar. Al-Issa. 24 November 2016.
2. Web site: Jadara University page facebook. 24 November 2016.
3. Web site: Jadara University. Mohammad Omar. Al-Issa. 24 November 2016.