QS

QS Ranking

focuses on criteria such as academic reputation (30%) and employer reputation (15%), in addition to other indicators like the ratio of international staff, student-to-faculty ratio, and research output published in the Scopus database, among others.

The University of Jordan (UJ) has made a remarkable leap in the QS World University Rankings 2026, advancing 44 places to achieve a global rank of 324. This progress reflects UJ's ongoing commitment to academic excellence, research impact, and global visibility.

Key Performance Highlights:

• Academic Reputation: Ranked 239 globally (+15%), highlighting UJ's rising international academic presence.
• Employer Reputation: Advanced to 194 globally (+13.1%), signaling the high demand for UJ graduates in the global labor market.
• Employment Outcomes: Achieved 105 globally (+8%), indicating the strong career success of alumni.
• International Students Ratio: Improved to 309 globally (+21%), reflecting the university's diversity and international outreach.
• Research Impact (Citations): Ranked 543 globally in research citations, with a notable increase in impact (+3.8%).
  Why It Matters

• Places UJ among the top 2.2% of universities globally.
• Demonstrates strategic progress in internationalization, graduate employability, and research excellence.
• Reinforces UJ's position as a leading academic institution in the Arab world and globally.
  This achievement is a testament to the dedication of the university's leadership, faculty, and students in advancing UJ's global standing.​