Al-Ahliyya Amman University

Al-Ahliyya Amman University

Al-Ahliyya Amman University, often called AAU or Amman University, is a school in Amman, the capital city of Jordan. It opened in 1990 and was the first private university in the country.

Being private means it is not funded by the government. Instead, it is funded by students and other supporters.

The university is recognized and approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Jordan. This ensures that the education there meets quality standards.

AAU is also part of four different groups that connect universities together. This lets it share ideas and support with other schools around the world.

History

Al-Ahliyya Amman University was the first private university in Jordan. It opened in 1990. At first, it had schools for Law and Arts and Sciences. Later, it added schools for Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences, Engineering, Information Technology, Nursing, Architecture, and Design.

In 2005-2006, the university began offering graduate programs. The first was a master’s degree in law. After that, more graduate programs started in areas like clinical psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, English literature, communications engineering, and business administration.

Structure and programmes

Al-Ahliyya Amman University has ten schools, called faculties. These include Architecture and Design, Engineering, and Law.

Students can choose from 31 different subjects to study for their first degree and also have 12 options for advanced studies. The school year has two main parts, each lasting 16 weeks, with an extra shorter part in the summer.

Deanship of Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Department began in 1990 when the university opened. In 1993, it became the Deanship of Student Affairs. This department helps students with clubs, sports, and career advice. They also arrange transportation, provide security, and offer places to stay. They publish the school's newspaper called "Amman Al-Ahliyyah News".

Hourani eLearning Center

The Hourani eLearning Center helps students take online exams. After the exam, students can see their results right away. The results can also be saved for later. Special staff work with teachers to prepare and run these exams. The center has an auditorium with video conferencing. This can connect to labs and people both nearby and far away.