Zarqa University has achieved a new international academic milestone by being ranked in the 551–600 band worldwide in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, while securing third place among Jordanian universities. This achievement further strengthens the University’s growing presence in prestigious international academic rankings.

This accomplishment reflects the University’s continued progress across a wide range of academic and research fields, as well as its sustained institutional efforts to enhance the quality of education and scientific research, strengthen the research environment, develop academic and administrative performance, and expand international partnerships and cooperation.

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings are among the most prominent global academic ranking systems. Universities are evaluated according to a comprehensive set of indicators covering key areas, including teaching quality, research environment, research quality and impact, international outlook, and industry engagement and knowledge transfer.

President of Zarqa University, Professor Nidal Al-Ramahi, said that the University’s placement in the 551–600 band globally, along with its ranking as third among Jordanian universities, represents an important milestone in its ongoing journey to strengthen its competitiveness and enhance its academic and research presence at both the national and international levels.

He added:

“This achievement is the result of integrated institutional efforts and a clear vision adopted by the University to advance the quality of education and scientific research and strengthen its international presence. It reflects the significant efforts of faculty members, administrative staff, researchers, and students, as well as the continuous support provided by the University administration for development, quality enhancement, and scientific research initiatives.”

Professor Al-Ramahi emphasized that the University will continue implementing its strategic plans to develop its academic programs, support high-quality and impactful scientific research, increase research visibility and citations, strengthen international partnerships, and provide an educational and research environment capable of competing in accordance with the highest international standards and best practices.

For his part, Assistant President of Zarqa University for Quality and Development, Professor Reda Al-Mawadia, said that this advancement reflects the results of the University’s systematic efforts in quality assurance and institutional development, the continuous monitoring of academic and research performance indicators, and the alignment of the University’s operational plans with internationally recognized ranking standards.

He explained that achieving this position is the cumulative result of ongoing efforts to improve the quality of academic and research outcomes, enhance scientific productivity and research impact, develop institutional databases and performance indicators, and expand international academic engagement and cooperation.

The achievement is particularly significant given the participation of 2,297 universities from 118 countries and territories in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, highlighting the broad scope of international competition and the importance of Zarqa University’s presence within this global academic landscape.