Zarqa University

Information updated 15.08.2026

Zarqa University (ZU) – private profit higher education institution in Jordan. ZU was officially founded in 1994. Being outside Zarqa, nothing could distract the students from studying. Zarqa University is a well known educational institution in Jordan that firmly holds its position among the top 20 universities of the country. Application process and the cost of tuition. The admission committee requests both examination results and the document on previous academic performance. After submitting the required documents more then (60 percent of applicants receive their letters of acceptance. Keep in mind that when applying to ZU the ratio of accepted students may vary depending on the popularity of the chosen program. The academic year consists of two semesters. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 7,500 USD per year. ZU is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree – 7,500 USD per year of study. More information regarding tuition, admission and programs is available on the official website http://www.zu.edu.jo. The composition of the university. Zarqa University is a small educational institution, with approximately 5000 students. The university accepts both local and foreign students. The teaching staff is 599 specialists. The university is also present on social media platforms: Facebook. Infrastructure of ZU. The students have access to the university’s library. Zarqa University belongs to the «Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)».