Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan

Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan (Arabic جامعة الزيتونة الأردنية), founded in 1993, is a private university located in Amman, Jordan. It is accredited by the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. As of 2008 there were 8,000 students enrolled in the university of whom 14% were international students from 28 countries. As is the case in all other Jordanian universities, the credit-hour system is used in the university.

Academics
The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in seven disciplines:


 * Faculty of Engineering (electrical, civil)
 * Faculty of Science
 * Faculty of Pharmacy
 * Faculty of Nursing
 * Faculty of Arts
 * Faculty of Law
 * Faculty of Economics
 * Faculty of Architecture and Design