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Yarmouk University, also abbreviated YU, is a public university, comprehensive and state supported university located near city center of Irbid in northern Jordan. 

History

In line with the Hashemite interest in education and in response to the development needs of the community, a royal decree was issued in 1975 to form the Royal Committee of Yarmouk University. The University commenced its first academic year in 1976 with a number of students not more than 640 students.

Education

The University embodies fifteen faculties, in addition to a language center, and the deanships of students' affairs, and research and postgraduate studies faculty. These colleges offer bachelor's degrees at the undergraduate level, diploma, master's and PhDs degrees in a number of disciplines at the postgraduate level.

Yarmouk University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #601 Ranking
  • 46 Scholarships
  • 967 Academic Staff
  • 34,651 Students
  • Public Institution Type

Yarmouk University Overview

Yarmouk University Scholarships

Yarmouk University Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Yarmouk University Student Reviews & Awards

3.6

Based on 8 reviews

  • 5 Star
    1 Review
  • 4 Star
    5 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    1 Review
  • 2 Star
    0 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    1 Review
4/5

Very peaceful and study wise oriented

The school is a good one.no doubt about cause they are going to maximum support and better health care with better facilities.bring international students in

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Nov 2025 - Dec 2026
Posted on Nov 2025
4/5

Great learning experience

My university journey was both engaging and highly practical. I appreciated the hands-on approach to learning, especially the labs and projects that simulated real world scenarios like penetration testing and digital forensics analysis. the faculty were knowledgeable and supportive, always encouraging innovation and critical thinking. While I gained valuable skills, I feel more opportunities for industry collaborations or internships could enhance the program farther. Overall, it prepared me well for my career goals as a digital forensics investigator.

Posted by Laith Yaseen
Studied from Sep 2019 - Feb 2024
Posted on Jan 2025
1/5

My studying experience in Yarmouk University

I am a new graduate of Yarmouk University, i have studied physics for four and a half years, faculty of science, i would say that i am dissatisfied in my overall enrollment experience in my college, careless administrators, unclear system, poor teaching, over saturated of students, the infrastructure and building facilities are severely outdated and in disrepair, even the whole student community i don't recommend, of it wasn't up to my self learning i wouldn't have learnt much in such college, hope this gives a good perspective and preview before deciding to enroll too!

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2019 - Feb 2024
Posted on May 2025
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Yarmouk University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 19.8% Jordan
Top 42.9% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

QS World University Rankings

851

By TopUniversities

Climbed 100 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1001 951 851

World University Rankings

601

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1201 - 601

Best Global Universities Rankings

1188

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 93 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
- 1281 1188

Library services

The library has approximately 600,000 references in various fields of knowledge in several languages. These references are available in paper copies or digital versions. The library offers a number of digital databases containing thousands of international journals, books and university theses, available on the university's network.

Medical services

The Health Center is located on campus and was established in 1995 to provide medical and health services to university employees, beneficiaries and students. An agreement was signed between the Ministry of Health and Yarmouk University for this purpose.

Yarmouk University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Jordan Country
Irbid City

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