The Royal Decree ordaining the establishment of the Hashemite University was issued in June 1996. A Royal Committee was formed to manage and supervise this task headed by His Excellency the senate, Mudhar Badran, and included seven other members of specialists and experts in different fields of higher education. Similarly, The Board of Trustees was formed and included eleven members of specialists and experts of different education-related fields and headed by his Excellency the senate, Mudhar Babdran. The total area of the university's campus is 8519 acres 15% of which was used for buildings, 25 % for planting and agriculture. 200 acres (0.81 km2) have been planted with various vegetation. Teaching started at the onset of the academic year 1995/1996. Students were admitted to the three functioning faculties: Sciences and arts, Economics and Administrative Sciences and Educational Sciences.

 

Mission & Objectives

The Hashemite University is a four-year coeducational institution committed to excellence in teaching and research. Its grand mission is to offer service and consultation to the local community in addition to the larger society.

 

Vision

The Hashemite University will be the university of choice in Jordan, and its graduates will be good citizens and qualified specialists who participate efficiently in developing Jordan and creating the opportunities that shape the future of their country. The Hashemite University will be a cornerstone in the accumulative efforts with other sister universities in Jordan to enhance academic cooperation between Jordan and Arab nations and between Jordan and the world.

 

Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science was initially established as part of a combined Science and Arts Faculty in 1995/1996. In 1998/1999, the Department of Geology was separated from the Faculty and become a part of the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment and in 2001/2002.

 

Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering was established in August 1998, and the first batch of engineers was graduated in June 2003. The Faculty takes pride in offering its students the best and the most exciting learning environment. Our commitment to cutting-edge research and diverse creative activities is part of our interdictor plenary approach to education. From our state of the art teaching facilities, to our experienced and committed faculty members, our graduates have degrees that prepare them well for their careers in the 21st century....

The Faculty of Engineering is committed to maintaining its leadership position locally by serving the educational and research needs of a changing world.