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Jordanian university majors: choose with a clear path

Jordanian university majors by discipline: what each major studies, its duration and careers, and the related Tawjihi field as guidance, with the admissions explorer and GPA calculator.

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Jordanian university majors fall into 8 main study areas: Health and medical sciences, Engineering and architecture, Science and computing, Business and economics, Law and Sharia studies, Languages, arts and social sciences, Education and sport, Agriculture. This guide lists 76 majors: 10 with a detailed profile on study, careers and duration, the rest from the 2025 unified-admission minimum-average tables.

Admission rules and the fields accepted for each major can change every year. Check the current admission policy on admhec.gov.jo. Unified admission site ↗

Majors by study area

Health and medical sciences(10)

MedicineStudents study human structure and function through anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, followed by pathology, pharmacology, microbiology and public health. The clinical years include rotations in internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, emergency medicine and family medicine.6 yearsPharmacyStudents study medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and dosage-form design, pharmacognosy, pharmacokinetics, therapeutics, pharmacy practice, quality control and pharmaceutical regulation.5 yearsNursingStudents study anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, adult nursing, maternal and child health, paediatrics, mental and community health, critical care, research and evidence-based practice. The programme includes supervised clinical placements in healthcare settings.4 years
Other majors (7)
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Medical Laboratory Sciences
  • Human Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery
  • Audiology and Speech Sciences

Engineering and architecture(8)

Computer EngineeringThe major combines electrical engineering and computer science. Students study mathematics and physics, digital logic and electronics, computer architecture and microprocessors, embedded systems, networks, programming, operating systems and hardware-software design.5 yearsCivil EngineeringStudents study mechanics and construction materials, structural analysis and design, soil and foundation engineering, transportation and roads, water and environmental engineering, surveying, construction management, contracts, quantity surveying and engineering economics.5 years
Other majors (6)
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Mechatronics Engineering

Science and computing(11)

Computer ScienceStudents study programming, data structures and algorithms, discrete mathematics, databases, operating systems, networks, software engineering, artificial intelligence and the design of computing systems.4 yearsCybersecurityStudents study programming, networks, operating systems and Linux, cryptography, software and web security, network defence, incident response, digital forensics, risk management, auditing and compliance.4 yearsData ScienceStudents study programming, linear algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, databases, data cleaning, exploration and visualisation, machine learning, big data and data engineering, natural-language processing, cloud computing, business analytics and information governance.4 years
Other majors (8)
  • Environmental and Applied Geology
  • Mathematics
  • Biological Sciences
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Food Science and Technology

Business and economics(10)

AccountingStudents study financial, managerial and cost accounting, auditing, taxation, accounting information systems, finance, economics and business law, professional standards, ethics and financial analysis.4 years
Other majors (9)
  • Business Administration
  • Hospitality Management
  • Business Economics
  • Tourism Management
  • Public Administration
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Islamic Banking
  • Management Information Systems

Law and Sharia studies(3)

LawStudents study constitutional, administrative, civil, criminal and commercial law, company and labour law, international law, procedure and evidence, together with legal research, writing and analysis.4 years
Other majors (2)
  • Theology (Usul al-Din)
  • Islamic Jurisprudence

Languages, arts and social sciences(23)

Other majors (23)
  • Heritage Resources Management
  • Archaeology
  • Counseling and Mental Health
  • History
  • Geography
  • Political Science
  • Social Work
  • Philosophy
  • Applied English
  • English Language and Literature
  • Arabic Language and Literature
  • French Language and Literature
  • French and English
  • Spanish and English
  • German and English
  • Italian and English
  • Turkish and English
  • Russian and English
  • Chinese and English
  • Korean and English
  • Sociology
  • Library and Information Science
  • Psychology

Education and sport(5)

Other majors (5)
  • Physical Education
  • Special Education
  • Child Education / Female
  • Sports Training and Movement Sciences
  • Classroom Teacher / Female

Agriculture(6)

Other majors (6)
  • Soil, Water, and Environment
  • Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
  • Animal Production
  • Horticulture and Crops
  • Landscape Architecture and Flower Production
  • Plant Protection

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Majors FAQ

Which university majors are available in Jordan after Tawjihi?

Jordanian university majors fall into 8 main study areas: Health and medical sciences, Engineering and architecture, Science and computing, Business and economics, Law and Sharia studies, Languages, arts and social sciences, Education and sport, Agriculture. This guide lists 76 majors: 10 with a detailed profile on study, careers and duration, the rest from the 2025 unified-admission minimum-average tables.

Does my Tawjihi field decide which majors I can study?

Yes. Unified admission links each major to the Tawjihi fields it accepts under each year’s policy. Check the current admission policy on admhec.gov.jo before relying on any major.

How do I choose a university major in Jordan?

Start with what the major actually studies and the careers it leads to, compare two close majors, estimate your GPA, and review past minimum averages in the admissions explorer. Averages change every year; the final reference is the official announcement.

How many years do university majors take in Jordan?

Per the normal study plans in our major profiles, excluding internship, training or licensing: Medicine: 6 years; Pharmacy, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering: 5 years; Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Nursing, Law, Accounting, Data Science: 4 years.

What is the difference between unified admission and the parallel program?

Unified (competitive) admission is one central application run by the coordination unit; your average is the main factor and your preference order picks the best available seat. The parallel program is a separate direct application to each public university with its own rules and fees, and it does not guarantee admission.