The Vice President of Yarmouk University for Academic Affairs, Professor Muwaffaq Alomoush, sponsored the closing ceremony of the project: “Developing the Skills of Fresh Graduates for Employment Purposes”, which was supported by the American Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and organized by Dr. Saja Al-Nahar from the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Director of the Computer and Information Center, Dr. Muhammad Al-Zamil, and Dr. Amna Al-Rawashdeh from the Faculty of Education, and Dr. Tamara Al Yacoub from the Faculty of Business.

Alomoush said that this project comes in line with the University's strategic plan and its commitment to develop mechanisms and means of vocational and technical education and training, stressing that it emphasizes developing the skills of recent graduates to keep pace with the requirements of the labor market. He then indicated that investing in the capabilities of recent graduates would accelerate the Jordanian economic growth and improve the quality of life. He also praised the efforts of the project team, acknowledging the Universities’ legacy and the quality of its educational system.

The project manager, Dr. Saja Al-Nahar, presented a summary of the project, its objectives, stages, results and outputs. Al-Nahar indicated that the project is concerned with enhancing the possibility of employing new graduates between the ages of 21 and 30 in the fields of science, information technology, engineering, and medical specialties - pharmacy, in the northern region of Jordan. She added that the project is implemented to develop the capabilities of 200 graduates over a period of 18 months by conducting training programs on personal skills and discipline.

In her turn, Dr. Amna Al-Rawashdeh presented the results of the project represented by the training of 200 graduates of different disciplines, the signing of six agreements with private and public sector institutions to provide training or job opportunities, and the completion of 20 graduates of a three-month paid training. She then overviewed the stages of the project, which included analyzing the needs of the labor market, designing, developing, and implementing training programs, building partnerships with potential employers, and designing and implementing a practical training program for 20 trainees.

At the end of the ceremony, Alomoush handed the certificates of participation to the beneficiaries of the project including a group of trainers and supporting companies that provided the opportunity to train the participants, and a group of students who received practical training over a period of 3 months was honored as well.

25 July 2023

Yarmouk University has made a remarkable progress in the Times World Ranking at the level of Asian universities for the year 2023, thus getting into the category (351-400) after being in the category (401-500) for 2022. Interestingly, this classification is based on the same indicators adopted by the global ranking of universities, which include five main axes: teaching (25%), scientific research (30%), citations (30%), international outlook (7.5%), and the income generated from industry related to knowledge transfer (7.5 %). According to this classification, the Yarmouk’s score has improved in all aspects at varying rates, especially in the citation of published research, which has increased by 70% compared to last year, as well as the quality of teaching aspects, which has increased by 16% compared to last year as well.

The President of the University, Professor Islam Massad, acknowledged this achievement stressing that it is a sharp piece of evidence concerning the academic distinction of Yarmouk University and its rapid and stable movement towards globalization and excellence. He then indicated that this achievement is a true reflection of the accumulated efforts of the successive University administrations and their strategic plan that gave the quality and accreditation file the utmost importance. Thus, Massad noted the role of the faculty and administrative staff and students in advancing the University and its prosperity through scientific publication in peer-reviewed journals, openness and communication with prestigious international universities, implementation of discreet research projects, and marketing the University and enhancing its presence in international forums. He also stressed Yarmouk’s keenness to continue working hard to enhance the standards of quality and excellence in all aspects of academic work and to develop research cooperation and international partnerships.

17 July 2023

Advancing 200 ranks in QS World University Rankings for 2024, compared to last year, Yarmouk University is now in the category 1001-1200, which sets Yarmouk in the fifth rank among other Jordanian universities included in QS rankings after it was in the eighth rank according to last year’s list. Additionally, Yarmouk was recently classified as one of the best 283 universities worldwide concerning the impact of alumni, as its graduates occupy advanced leadership positions in many prestigious institutions locally, regionally, and internationally. It also ranked among the top 570 universities in the field of job reputation and among the top 600 universities in terms of academic reputation.

The Vice President for Quality, Development, and Scientific Research, Professor Samer Samarah, had received, in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Azmy Mahafza, the QS-classification certificate at a ceremony recently held by the QS Foundation in Dubai, UAE.

Thus, the University president, Professor Islam Massad, expressed the University’s pride in this achievement, pointing out that such a progress in the QS classification reflects the University's firm commitment to academic and research excellence. He also acknowledged Yarmouk’s constant pursuit and interest in developing a modern and advanced educational environment, strengthening international communication and academic partnerships with prestigious international institutions, and attracting more outstanding students and professors to the University's various scientific and humanities programs.

Noteworthy here is that Yarmouk University also achieved a remarkable progress in the Times World Ranking at the level of Asian universities for 2023, thus it ranked in the category (351- 400) after it was in the category (401-500) during 2022.

02 July 2023

In comparison to its status last year, the Faculty of Education at Yarmouk University has made progress in the seven-criterion evaluation included in the institutional capacity assessment tool for higher education institution. The evaluation process targeting the four Jordanian universities involved in the Higher Diploma Program for Teacher Training in Jordan is supervised by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is implemented by the Council for International Research and Exchanges (IREX). The standards of the evaluation include governance, academic standards, program management, quality assurance and improvement, practical training, partnerships, mentoring, financial management, marketing, enrollment, registration, staff management, professional development, and student affairs and support services.

During the session of the evaluation process, which was attended by a delegation from the (IREX) that included the Director of the University Partnerships in the Pre-Service Teacher Training Program in Jordan, Lana Al-Momani and Dr. Safwan Shatnawi, the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor Ahmed Al-Sharifin, presented an overview of the efforts of the Faculty in the governance of the higher diploma program for teacher preparation and management, ensuring its quality and continuous improvement. Al-Sharifin also gave a presentation of the Faculty’s plans and procedures to attract more students to the program stressing the value of the evaluation as a means of consolidating quality in all the services provided by the Faculty, which contributes to achieving the accreditation standards for the educational programs accredited by CAEP.

The session also discussed the notable improvement achieved by the Faculty at the level of partnerships and practical training as well as the preparation of learning resources and facilities that would provide safe and supportive learning environment.

It is noteworthy that during the current academic year, the Faculty of Education received 368 students in its Higher Diploma program for preparing teachers while its first cohort of graduates last year included 100 students.

25 July 2023

The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, met a delegation from the US-Jordanian University Cooperation Network (UCN) headed by Dr. Mark Johnson, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation between the University and the various American universities that are members of the network. At the beginning of the meeting, Massad stressed that strengthening cooperation relations with the American universities that are members of the UCN is one of the priorities of Yarmouk, as such cooperation contributes to strengthening the research and educational development by providing an opportunity for Yarmouk students to complete their studies in various disciplines in the American universities that are members of the network. Also, he noted that this cooperation provides faculty members with the opportunity to exchange scientific visits through which they may acquire new scientific experiences and get updated by the latest developments in the various fields of science. Massad then called on the members of the network to build bridges of academic cooperation between Yarmouk and American universities that are members of the UCN, especially in the fields of applied linguistics, information technology, cyber security, artificial intelligence, and various engineering and medical specialties, stressing the willingness of Yarmouk through its Language Center to receive American university students who wish to learn Arabic for non-native speakers.

For his part, Dr. Johnson stressed the network's interest in strengthening the existing cooperation with Yarmouk University whose researchers have always proven their competence and ability to conduct qualitative and distinguished scientific research in cooperation with researchers from American universities that are members of the network. He explained that such cooperation opens prospects for further cooperation in the scientific, health, and humanitarian fields, thus enabling sustainable development in communities. He then explicated that the "Rawabet" program is the third phase of the joint projects implemented by the UCN Network, which includes vocational and technical education, applied research, and vocational education. He also stated that the third phase runs from 2023 to 2027, indicating that the UCN Network started with the support of the US Embassy in Amman to encourage joint dialogue between American and Jordanian universities and increase academic exchange opportunities at the level of students and faculty members.

Noteworthy is that the meeting was attended by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Mowaffaq Al-Amoush, the Dean of Al-Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology and Director of the Department of International Relations and Projects, Professor Mowaffaq Al-Atoum, and Dr. Alaa Yahya and Dr. Ali Hamidat from the Faculty of Pharmacy.

17 July 2023

In the presence of Yarmouk President, Professor Islam Massad, and the Australian Ambassador to Amman, Mr. Bernard Lynch, the Faculty of Fine Arts at Yarmouk University organized an exhibition of historical photographs celebrating one hundred years of friendship between Jordan and Australia. Massad acknowledged the relations of love, friendship, and cooperation between Jordan and Australia, praising Australia’s constant efforts to support Jordan and its institutions in various humanitarian and scientific fields, i.e. educational opportunities, Jordanian community support, and supporting refugees in Jordan. Massad said that this qualitative exhibition includes photo documentation that chronicles the bilateral relations between the two countries and celebrates the Australian Embassy’s publication of the book Forged Under Fire, a book that documents the permanent partnership that lasted for more than a century of bilateral participation in defense fields. He then stressed that Yarmouk University is always proactive in activating ways of partnership and networking with educational and research institutions in various countries of the world based on its philosophy of activating ties with society at the local, Arab, and international levels.

The Australian Ambassador, Mr. Bernard Lynch, affirmed the interest of the Australian embassy in empowering the existing relations between the two friendly countries, which contributes to enhancing opportunities for cooperation and cultural, scientific, and economic exchange between Jordan and Australia. Lynch then pointed out that the cooperation between the two countries is present in form of a close defense and security partnership based on the many common interests and the strong bilateral diplomatic and trade relations. Such ties, he said, help in strengthening ways of cooperation in the fields of technology, water management, agriculture, education, and culture, etc.

Moreover, during their tour of the exhibition, the Australian ambassador valued the Jordanian-Australian relations that stem from ancient cultural ties, explaining that the historical photos included in the exhibition document the contribution of the Australian forces in the Great Arab Revolt where the Australian Infantry, the Australian Air Force, and other units entered Jordan in support of the Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman rule.

27 June 2023

Discussing possible ways of academic and scientific cooperation between Yarmouk and various Belgian higher education institutions, the President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, met the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium, His Excellency Mr. Serge Dickschen, at the University. During the meeting, Massad stressed that Yarmou is keen to strengthen cooperation with universities and educational institutions in various countries of the world, which contributes to the exchange of experiences and the development of the educational and research process, provides students with opportunities to complete their studies in international universities, and enables faculty members to learn some modern teaching and research methods in various fields. He then highlighted the vision of Yarmouk and its relentless pursuit to improve the educational process and raise the University's position in international rankings in the next five years.

Moreover, Massad pointed to the possibility of cooperation with the Belgian embassy in the academic, scientific, and research field through networking Yarmouk with Belgian universities in areas of common interest, especially in the field of archeology and anthropology, engineering disciplines, and information technology. He also reviewed the University’s establishment and its faculties and the pioneering majors it offers, such as teaching Arabic language for non-native speakers. In addition, Massad emphasized that Yarmouk is always striving to prepare a generation of qualified and trained youth that are able to engage in the labor market efficiently and competently by providing them with the necessary skills such as language and communication skills.

In return, His Excellency Mr. Serge Dickschen praised the distinguished reputation of the Jordanian higher education sector, acknowledging Yarmouk’s notable and unique academic level and stressing the embassy's readiness to enhance cooperation between Yarmouk and Belgian universities in the field of student exchange and the exchange of scientific visits among faculty members. He then expressed the embassy's happiness to be part of the various events and cultural exchange programs organized by the University, acknowledging that Jordan is one of the most Arab countries capable of teaching Arabic language to international students.

After the meeting, which was attended by the Vice Presidents of the University, Professor Mowaffaq Al-Amoush and Professor Samer Samarah, the Dean of Al-Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Professor Mowaffaq Otoom, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Director of the Language Center, Professor Musa Al-Rababa’a, and the Head of the Modern Languages Department, Professor Hussein Al-Rahil, the ambassador toured the Jordanian Heritage Museum in the Faculty of Archeology and Anthropology.

17 July 2023

Yarmouk University signed an agreement to establish and operate a technology incubator at its Leadership and Innovation Center in cooperation with the TJDEED Information Technology Company in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement, which was signed by Professor Islam Massad, the University President, and engineer Ashraf al-Qudah, the Company’s CEO, aims at providing training opportunities for Yarmouk students and graduates, building their capabilities, and preparing them to keep pace with the needs and requirements of the labor market in the areas of developing technical solutions (IT Solutions).

In terms of the agreement, the company will furnish a smart incubator at the University’s Leadership and Innovation Center, prepare a smart room for the purposes of augmented and virtual reality applications and distance learning, prepare a detailed program for training in the incubator in the areas of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, job skills, and communication, and provide specialized supervising engineers.

Massad emphasized Yarmouk University's keenness to build bridges of cooperation with various educational institutions and technical companies around the world. He also acknowledged the University’s endeavor to provide training and qualification opportunities for its students through offering them the infrastructure they need to keep pace with the rapid technological developments and get motivated to keep searching for knowledge.

For his part, al-Qudah expressed his happiness for signing the agreement with Yarmouk University, pointing out that this cooperation is part of the company's constant endeavor to cooperate and build bridges of partnership with the local community as well as Jordanian universities. He explained that the company is interested in providing training services to students, preparing them for the labor market, and introducing them to the needs of companies in the age of rapid developments of the technological revolution and the emergence of modern technologies, such as the artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (Metaverse). He also stressed that the company is keen to prepare a technological incubator equipped with the latest technology in Yarmouk’s Innovation Center so that students can gain an integrated training experience.

17 July 2023

The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, met the Turkish Ambassador to Amman, Erdem Ozan, and the accompanying delegation to discuss ways of possible cooperation between Yarmouk University and the Turkish Embassy as well as the various Turkish educational and research institutions. During the meeting, Massad stressed the depth of cooperation and friendship relations between Jordan and Turkey, remarking that Yarmouk is one of the leading national institutions in the field of higher education. He then stated that Yarmouk is keen on networking and cooperating with various Turkish educational and research institutions in areas of common interest, pointing out that Yarmouk is one of the pioneer universities that have taken great strides in the field of teaching foreign languages, as part of its study plans, in form of language course packages, which include among many others the Turkish language. Moreover, he stressed the importance of mastering the skill of communicating in international languages, other than Arabic and English, for medical, engineering, nursing, business, and information technology graduates, as this opens up more job opportunities for graduates in regional and international markets.

For his part, the Turkish Ambassador to Amman praised the distinguished scientific reputation of Yarmouk University, especially in the field of teaching the Turkish language, expressing the embassy's continuous support of this program. He then valued Yarmouk’s interest in building bridges of cooperation with the embassy and Turkish and research universities, confirming that the embassy attaches great importance to supporting events and cultural exchange programs organized by Yarmouk. After the meeting, the Turkish Ambassador met the Turkish students studying at Yarmouk and Yarmouk students of the Turkish language program, where a group of activities were presented in the Turkish language.

27 June 2023