Al-Balqa Applied University
About Al-Balqa Applied University
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First established in 1997 by royal decree, Al-Balqa Applied University is a state-sponsored university spread over all Jordanian governorates with its main campus located in the Jordanian city of Salt.
The university is a strong advocate of education for future solutions, and its vision is to become a scientifically leading and globally competing applied university, distinguished in creativity, innovation, applied scientific research and leadership for the purpose of contributing to knowledge economy and society.
The university fosters quality scientific research, enjoys strong international relations with many universities, research centers, industries and other partners and has skilled and highly competent alumni working both domestically and abroad. The university is also home to top-notch academics in a wide variety of disciplines and is the destination of choice to students from all over the world.
Al-Balqa Applied University offers a large number of academic programs at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level. Its expansive campus across the country allows it to maintain a number of faculties across a diverse range of subjects, including medicine, engineering, applied science, agriculture and management, to mention but a few.
The central campus is located in Salt city which is home to a number of important cultural and historical sites, dating back as far as the Roman, Byzantine and Mameluk periods. In addition to Salt’s own historic importance, the city is a 20-minute drive from the world’s lowest point, the Dead Sea, and is a short distance from the holy baptism site of Jesus Christ along the east bank of the Jordan River. On a sunny day, Salt offers a breath-taking view of the holy city of Jerusalem.
In addition to Al-Salt’s prime location, Al-Balqa’s affiliate colleges across the kingdom also offer quality education and a unique opportunity to explore the richness of Jordan’s sites. Aqaba University College, located in Jordan’s most southern region, and only port, for example, offers both maritime transport technology programs and a chance to explore the coastal city of Aqaba, while Shoubak Agricultural College neighbors the spectacular Dana Biosphere Reserve, and Ma'an College is a short distance from the mesmerizing Wadi Rum and the world’s seventh wonders, the rose-red city of Petra. BAU offers a unique academic and cultural learning experience.
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- Student gender ratio
- 58 F : 42 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 3% (1)
- Students per staff
- 23.7 (1)
- Student total
- 24503 (1)
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Subjects Taught at Al-Balqa Applied University
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Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Sociology