Jordan introduces new university programs to match job market needs
Jordan’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the launch of a series of new and specialized academic programs across diploma, bachelor's, postgraduate diploma, master’s, and doctoral levels, including practical and vocational fields in both public and private universities.
Market-Driven, Practical Specializations
In an interview on Roya, ministry spokesperson Mohannad Al-Khatib said the new programs are modern and tailored to meet evolving market needs.
Among the highlights are mid-level diploma programs developed in partnership with education company Pearson.
These programs are designed to help vocational-track students in the new Tawjihi system continue higher education with a focus on hands-on training.
Key fields include:
- Vehicle maintenance technology
- Construction engineering
- Creative media production
- Digital photography
- Interior design
- Game development
- Software development and testing
At the postgraduate diploma level, new programs include:
- Educational leadership
- Educational technology for autism spectrum disorders
- Chronic care nursing
- Forensic accounting
- Tax accounting
- Applied behavior analysis
Four new PhD programs have also been approved:
- PhD in Computer Engineering at the University of Jordan
- PhD in Media at Yarmouk University
- PhD in Philosophy of Social Work (in collaboration with Humber Jordan University)
- PhD in Organizational Practice at Jordan University of Science and Technology
Reducing Oversaturation in Higher Education
Al-Khatib said the ministry relied on detailed studies conducted in collaboration with the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission, private sector partners, and relevant professional associations to ensure new programs are aligned with real-world job demands.
Over the past three years, the Higher Education Council has reduced admissions to oversaturated academic fields by more than 50%, in an effort to curb unemployment among new graduates.
To promote equitable access to education, the new programs have been distributed across multiple governorates.
