Executive Summary for Jadara University

Executive Summary for

Jadara University

Dr. Shukri Marashdeh, Chairman of Board of Directors His Excellency Dr. Saleh Irsheidat, Chairman of Board of Trustees Prof. Saleh Oqeili, President of Jadara University

International Road (Irbid/Amman) Aljaza'er Street, Nuaimeh- Irbid, Jordan

P.O.Box 733,21110 Tel +962 2 7201222 Fax +962 2 7201210

www.jadara.edu.jo

Executive Summary for Jadara University

Introduction

This Executive Summary (ES) describes in narrative the Purpose of this ES, Jadara University’s Vision, its Mission & Values. In this ES, we have included an overview of the programs that are offered at our campus and some other details about the Facilities and University Population and Community.

Purpose

This Executive Summary is to provide you with a clear overview about Jadara University in Jordan.

Jadara University is located in the northern part of Jordan and caters to all cities around the Area. Not only that, but also caters to Gulf & Neighbor countries. Jadara University offers high education to the community around the region and attracts ambitious students who are willing to enroll in Under-Graduate or Post-Graduate Programs.

Description of the University

Jadara University is a well-known university in Jordan as a Quality Education Provider. Jadara University has acquired a distinguished position among national and Arab universities in Education through excellent creation and application of knowledge as its VISION to enrich lives of individuals and contribute to a sustainable development of society. Lead by Jadara Corporation of Education which is established as a non-profitable educational institution (documents are attached) represented by Chairman of Board of Directors Dr. Shukri Marashdeh and University President Prof. Saleh Oqeili. The University is accredited by the Ministry of High Education and Scientific Research, a member of the” Union of Arab Universities” and a member of the “International Association of Universities (IAU)”based in France. Recently the university got certified as a member of “International Union of Universities (IUU)” and a member of “Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)” as well. The University is keen to develop its vision and mission continuously through strategic planning and continuous development of its programs and Scientific research in line with the needs of Global markets by qualified Faculty Members and Leaders. Jadara University offers Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Studies. The University caters to 23 Different Specializations in Undergraduate Program and 7 Specializations in Post-Graduate Program.

Our Mission To provide a distinctive education that meets the needs of the local, International communities and Global markets. Provide education of excellence in which contributes to economic and social development, supporting students to pursue their own personal integration. Also to create a stimulating environment for research and intellectual creativity by integrating human resource and the use of technology all while allowing openness and communication within higher educational institutions inside and outside the country.

Core values

 Quality and Excellence  Right of Learning & Education for Everyone  Justice and Integrity  Tolerance and renunciation of violence and extremism  Transparency and Accountability  Teamwork  Mutual Respect  Continuous Education

Undergraduate Programs

Entry Requirements Bachelor Degree High School Branch

 Pharmacy  Medical Analysis Scientific Branch

 Civil Engineering Scientific Branch OR  Computer & Tele-Communication Industrial Branch + Required Subjects Engineering

 Law Scientific Branch, Literary Branch, IT

 Political Science Branch, Islamic Law Branch  Arabic Literature OR Health Branch, Hospitality Branch +  English Literature Required Subjects

 Journalism &Communication Technology

 Educational Technology Scientific Branch, Literary Branch, IT  Special Education Branch, Islamic Law Branch  Psychological Counseling OR

Agricultural Branch, Health Branch, Hospitality Branch + Required Subjects  Graphic Design All Branches are accepted+ Required

 Management Information Systems Subjects

 Accounting Scientific Branch, Literary Branch, IT  Business Administration Branch, Islamic Law Branch  Marketing OR

 Finance & Banking Sciences Health Branch, Hospitality Branch + Required Subjects

 Human Resource Management Scientific Branch, Literary Branch, IT Branch, Islamic Law Branch OR Health Branch, Hospitality Branch +

Required Subjects  Computer Science Scientific Branch, Literary Branch, IT  Software Engineering Branch, Islamic Law Branch

OR (Agricultural Branch, Health Branch, Industrial)+ Required Subjects

 Mathematics Scientific Branch OR (IT Branch, Health Branch, Industrial Branch)+ Required Subjects

Undergraduate Programs – Bachelor’s Degrees

Specialization Entry GPA Credit Hours

Pharmacy 80% 162 Medical Analysis 70% 136 Civil Engineering 80% 162 Computer and Tele-Communication Engineering 80% 162 Law 65% 141 Political Science 60% 132 Arabic Literature 60% 132 English Literature 60% 132 Translation (English) 60% 132 Journalism & Communication Technology 60% 132 Graphic Design 60% 132 Management Information Systems 60% 132 Educational Technology 60% 132 Special Education 60% 132 Psychological Counseling 60% 132 Accounting 60% 132 Business Administration 60% 132 Finance 60% 132 Marketing 60% 132 Human Resources Management 60% 132 Computer Science 60% 132 Software Engineering 60% 132 Mathematics 60% 132

Post-Graduate Programs- Master’s Degrees

2 Courses of Study

 Thesis (33 Credit Hours)  Comprehensive (33 Credit Hours)

Faculty Specialization Languages & Art English Literature Arabic Literature Education Educational Administration Business & Economy Accounting Human Resources Management Business Administration Law Law

Entry Requirements for Graduate Programs

1. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a university that is recognized by “Ministry of High Education and Scientific Research” of Jordan. 2. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent with a minimum grade point average of (Good). (Satisfactory) or equivalent may be considered for admission to the master's program with allowance rate of 10% of seats. 3. Candidates must provide scores for a Standard English Language proficiency test like TOEFL or any accepted equivalent. National alternatives are mentioned in the table below: Specialization TOEFL iBT IELTS British Council TOEFL National Test CERF English Test(Jordan ) English 79 6 B2 213 75% Literature Business 79 6 B2 213 65% Administration Other 32 3.5 A2 97 50% Specializations

 In case a candidate failed to pass the Standard English Proficiency Tests or failed to meet minimum requirements of English Proficiency in the national English test, a Candidate must successfully complete 2 Pre-Required Courses in their first term of study.

 Recognized Centers for Equivalent English Proficiency Test in Jordan: All Language Centers in (The University of Jordan, Mu’tah University, Yarmouk University, Al- Albayt University, The Hashemite University).

Important Numbers

 Jadara University has 4 main buildings (A,B,C,D)  Arena ( Gym, Swimming Pool, Pitches, Stadium) fully equipped  Area 100 Acres  3 big Presentation/Conference Halls  60% Green Lands  Green Pitch 250 square meters  1 big Library  7 Faculties  105 Teaching Rooms  2 Equipped Linguistics Labs  16 Labs that are fully equipped such as:  (Media Lab, Free Lab, 2 Engineering Labs, Medical Analysis Labs and Computer Labs)  24 Lab Supervisors  1 Apple Equipped Lab  About 60+ Part-Time Lecturers  158 Faculty Members  111 Administrative Staff  100 Employees in (Services , logistics and Maintenance)  6 newly approved programs 2019-2020 other than mentioned previously: (2 Post-Graduate & 4 Under-graduate Programs)  4200+ students in both Post-Graduate and Undergraduate Programs (Different Nationalities from Gulf & Neighbor Countries)

JADARA UNIVERSITY

IRBID-JORDAN

Undergraduate & Post-Graduate Studies

-Accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research

- Member of the” Union of Arab Universities”

-Member of “International Association of Universities (IAU) based in France”

-Member of International Universities Union-Turkey

-Member of Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)

Address:

“Irbid-Amman” International Road, Al- Nuaimeh

Tel: +962 2 7201222 Fax: +962 2 7201210

P.O Box 733 Postal Code 21110

Cell: +962 779928883, +962 779928882, +962 777992881, +962 775488816, +962 775488817

Irbid Office

Close to North Gate of Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

Tel: +962 2 7253555, +962 2 7241380, +962 2 7241345

Amman Office

Gardens Area, Close to “Abu Sheikha” Money/ Currency Exchange

Tel: +962 6 5561257, +962 6 5528702

Website: www.jadara.edu.jo Email: [email protected]

JADARA UNIVERSITY

Jadara University is an established institution in Jordan known as a Quality Education Provider.

Jadara University has acquired a distinguished position among national and Arab universities in Education through excellent creation and application of knowledge. Its VISION is to enrich the lives of individuals and contribute to a sustainable development of society. It is led by Jadara Corporation of Education which is represented by Chairman of Board of Directors Dr. Shukri Marashdeh. The University is accredited, a member of the “Union of Arab Universities” and a member of the “International Association of Universities (IAU)” based in France.

The University is keen on continuously developing its vision and mission through strategic planning and sustained development of its programs in line with the needs of Global and Local markets and by qualified Faculty Members and Leaders.

Our Mission

To provide quality education that meets the needs of the local, Arab communities and Global markets. To provide an education of excellence which contributes to economic and social development and supports students to pursue their personal integration. And to create a stimulating environment for research and intellectual creativity by integrating human resources and top technology while allowing for openness and communication within higher educational institutions inside and outside the country.

Core values

Undergraduate Programs – Bachelor’s Degrees

Entry Requirements

Bachelor Degree High School Branch

 Pharmacy  Medical Analysis Scientific Branch

 Civil Engineering Scientific Branch OR  Computer & Tele-Communication Industrial Branch + Required Subjects Engineering  Law  Political Science Scientific Branch, Literary Branch, IT Branch, Islamic Law Branch  Arabic Literature OR Health Branch, Hospitality Branch + Required Subjects  English Literature  Journalism &Communication Technology

 Educational Technology Scientific Branch, Literary Branch, IT Branch, Islamic Law Branch  Special Education OR Agricultural Branch, Health Branch, Hospitality Branch + Required Subjects  Psychological Counseling

 Graphic Design All Branches are accepted+ Required Subjects  Management Information Systems  Accounting

 Business Administration Scientific Branch, Literary Branch, IT Branch, Islamic Law Branch  Marketing OR Health Branch, Hospitality Branch + Required Subjects  Finance

 Human Resource Management Scientific Branch, Literary Branch, IT Branch, Islamic Law Branch

OR Health Branch, Hospitality Branch + Required Subjects  Computer Science Scientific Branch, Literary Branch, IT Branch, Islamic Law Branch OR  Software Engineering (Agricultural Branch, Health Branch, Industrial)+ Required Subjects

 Mathematics Scientific Branch OR (IT Branch, Health Branch, Industrial Branch)+ Required Subjects

 Candidate must have passed all subjects in High School with score no less than 50% Undergraduate Programs – Bachelor’s Degrees

Specialization Entry Credit Fees/Hour GPA Hours Pharmacy 80% 162 90 JOD Medical Analysis 70% 136 60 JOD Civil Engineering 80% 162 80 JOD Computer and Tele-Communication Engineering 80% 162 70 JOD Law 65% 141 40 JOD Political Science 60% 132 40 JOD Arabic Literature 60% 132 25 JOD English Literature 60% 132 40 JOD Translation (English) 60% 132 40 JOD Journalism & Communication Technology 60% 132 50 JOD Graphic Design 60% 132 60 JOD Management Information Systems 60% 132 50 JOD Educational Technology 60% 132 45 JOD Special Education 60% 132 40 JOD Psychological Counseling 60% 132 40 JOD Accounting 60% 132 50 JOD Business Administration 60% 132 40 JOD Finance & Banking Sciences 60% 132 40 JOD Marketing 60% 132 40 JOD Human Resources Management 60% 132 50 JOD Computer Science 60% 132 55 JOD Software Engineering 60% 132 60 JOD Mathematics 60% 132 40 JOD

Post-Graduate Programs / Master’s Degrees

2 Courses of Study

 Thesis (33 Credit Hours)  Comprehensive (33 Credit Hours)

Faculty Specialization Fees/Hour

Languages & Art English Literature 80 JOD Arabic Literature 130 JOD Education Educational Administration 100 JOD Business & Economy Accounting 150 JOD Human Resources Management 190 JOD Business Administration 190 JOD Law Law 100 JOD

Entry Requirements for Post-Graduate Programs

1. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a university that is recognized by “Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research” of Jordan. 2. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent with a minimum grade point average of (Good). (Satisfactory) or equivalent may be considered for admission to the Master's Program with allowance rate of 10% of seats. 3. Candidates must provide scores for a Standard English Language proficiency test like TOEFL or any accepted equivalent. National alternatives are mentioned in the table below:

Specialization TOEFL iBT IELTS British TOEFL National Council Test English CERF Test(Jordan ) English 79 6 B2 213 75% Literature Business 79 6 B2 213 65% Administration Other 32 3.5 A2 97 50% Specializations

Admission Fees for Undergraduate Programs / Bachelor’s Degree:  (275) JOD Semester Registration Fees (1st, 2nd) & (185) JOD Summer Fee  (100)JOD Treasury  (10)JOD per Level Assessment Fee – 3 Assessments (10 JOD Each)

 (25) JOD E-Learning Semester Fees (1st , 2nd) & (15) JOD Summer Fee

Admission Fees for Post-Graduate Programs / Master’s Degree:  (350) JOD Registration Fee  (25) JOD Application Fee –Paid only once  (25) JOD Library Fee  (100) JOD Treasury Fee  (50) JOD IT Fee (Computer & Internet Use)  (150) JOD Convocation/ Graduation Fee  (400) JOD Thesis Discussion Fee  (120) JOD Comprehensive Exam

Documents Required for Undergraduate / Post-Graduate Programs:

1. Original High School Transcript or a certified copy of transcript. 2. Certified copy of Bachelor’s Degree documents (Certificate and Transcripts) 3. Certified copy of ( ID, Birth Certificate, Family Book) 4. A copy of Passport for Non-Jordanians. 5. ( 2 ) Photos -Recent 6. Service Book (Only for Jordanian Males)

Incentives and Discounts at Jadara University

Recently, the Chairman of Board of Directors Dr. Shukri Marashdeh has introduced

“Refa’iy Marashdeh” Grant to support students in-need. Grants’ gross value can reach up to 50,000 JOD annually.

Additionally, Jadara University offers the following discounts:

 Student who is among the first 10 achievers in Jordanian High School Diploma of all academic branches is entitled to a full coverage grant.  50% discount on Credit Hour Fees for students with (90% or higher GPA in Jordanian High School Diploma).  25% discount on Credit Hour Fees for students with (80% -89%) GPA in Jordanian High School Diploma.  1st & 2nd Semester Grant: for Highest students’ GPAs of first and second semesters.  Summer Semester Discount: 50% for the Highest GPA in each department, 30% for the 2nd highest GPA and 20% for the 3rd highest GPA.  10% discount on Credit Hour Fee for students with (84% or higher) GPA /other than highest achievers mentioned above.  10% discount for any family member who works for the Army, Police, and Security Forces.  10% discount for siblings of families working for the Ministry of Education.  15% discount for Jadara University Employees and their siblings.  Siblings Discount: - 10% discount on Credit Hour Fee for the 1st sibling - 10% discount on Credit Hour Fee for the 2nd sibling - 20% discount on Credit Hour Fee for the 3rd sibling

 Should multiple discounts apply, a student is entitled only for the highest discount mentioned above. The student, however, shall maintain his/her right of applying for academic grants together with keeping any other deserved discounts. (Except for Students of Pharmacy and Engineering Faculties)