Al al-Bayt University
About Al al-Bayt University
Basic information and contact details for Al al-Bayt University
Al al-Bayt University is a public university in Jordan, situated on the outskirts of Mafraq, the capital city of Mafraq Governorate in Jordan.
The university campus encompasses some seven square km and includes all the academic facilities alongside student housing and other facilities.
Faculties at the university include nursing, law, engineering, arts and humanities, aviation sciences and education sciences among others.
Al al-Bayt University dates back to 1992 when a Royal Decree was issued to ordain the establishment. It came about after it was decided there was a need for an innovative, modern university that combined scientific advancement with the requirements of Islamic thought.
The first students were welcomed in 1994 and the university was officially inaugurated in 1995.
Al al-Bayt University is also home to several institutions including The Institute of Astronomy & Space Sciences and the Higher Institute of Islamic Studies.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Al al-Bayt University
- Student gender ratio
- 62 F : 38 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 3% (1)
- Students per staff
- 24.7 (1)
- Student total
- 16331 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at Al al-Bayt University
See below for a range of subjects taught at Al al-Bayt University
Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- General Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies