Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
About Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Basic information and contact details for Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Founded in 1999, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University was the first higher educational institute established during the reign of H.M. King Abdullah II. Initially established as a branch for Mu’tah University, it later moved to a permanent campus in September 2004.
Situated in Ma'an, a city in southern Jordan, the university serves as the capital of the Ma'an Governorate. It acts as a regional trade centre for the sparsely populated southern region of the country.
The university encompasses nine colleges and two deanships, each contributing to a diverse range of academic disciplines.
Research is a core part of the university's activities, conducted at various research centres, including the Academic Development and Quality Assurance Centre, the Renewable Energy Research and Development Centre, and the Al Anbat Centre for Archaeological Studies. The International Relations Office facilitates international partnerships and collaborations.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
- Student gender ratio
- 55 F : 45 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 1% (1)
- Students per staff
- 33.2 (1)
- Student total
- 12333 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
See below for a range of subjects taught at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- 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
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
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
- Sociology