Higher Education Council Approves Introduction of Specialized and Modern Majors in Public and Private Jordanian Universities at the Beginning of the Upcoming Academic Year 2025–2026

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced on Sunday that the Higher Education Council, in its latest session chaired by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Azmi Mahafzah, decided to approve the introduction of a number of specialized and new academic programs at the levels of intermediate diploma, bachelor’s, higher diploma, master’s, and doctoral degrees. These programs meet the needs of the local, regional, and international labor market, in addition to a number of professional and applied majors in public and private Jordanian universities. This will take effect at the beginning of the upcoming academic year 2025–2026, provided they are granted special accreditation by the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission before instruction begins. The newly approved majors are distributed across academic levels as follows:

Newly Introduced Majors at the Intermediate Diploma Level:
Semiconductor Technology, Digital Content Design, Culinary Arts Management, Travel Agency Operations Management, Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Road Surveying and Quantity Estimation, Wastewater Treatment Technology, Internet of Things, Physical and Health Education, Radiologic Technology, Smart Building Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Energy Technology, Solar Energy Technology, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Industrial Control Technology, Midwifery, Techniques for Maintaining and Restoring Historical and Heritage Buildings, Applied Architectural Digital Photography, Interactive Tourism Guidance, Digital Marketing for Heritage Sites, Heritage Tourism and Event Management and Hospitality, Real Estate Appraisal, Medical Laboratories, Garment and Accessories Production Technology (Applied), Digital Media Applications (Applied), Veterinary Healthcare, Sustainable Smart Agricultural Production Techniques, Maintenance of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Quantity Estimation, Radiologic Technology, Marine Engineering, Maritime Transport, Supportive Teaching, Electronic Marketing, E-Business Management, Medical Records, E-Business Management, Digital Media, Fashion and Knitting Technology, Digital Archiving, Game Arts and Animation, Applied Programming.

Intermediate Diploma Programs in Cooperation with Pearson Education:
Computing / Software Engineering, Interior Design, Vehicle Maintenance Technology, Construction and Building Engineering - Civil Engineering, Creative Media Production - Digital Photography, Interior Design, Game Development, Software Engineering, Software Development and Testing.

Newly Introduced Majors at the Bachelor's Level:
Event Management, Data Science and Statistics, Modern Languages / Spanish-English, Forensic Accounting, Clinical Psychology, Drone Technology (Technical), Smart Electrical Systems Technology (Technical), Applied Cosmetology, Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Animation and Game Design, Film and Multimedia Technology, Financial Technology, Smart Device Applications, Religious Studies, Applied Movement and Sport Sciences, Logistics Management, International Auditing and Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Health Information Systems, Tax and Customs Administration, Physical and Health Education, Applied Translation, Business Intelligence, Industrial Engineering, Medical Radiologic Technology, Aircraft Maintenance, Logistics Management, Counseling and Mental Health, Sustainable Process Technology (Technical Bachelor's), Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology (Technical Bachelor's), Building and Road Construction Technology (Technical Bachelor's), HVAC Technology, Tax Accounting, Smart Systems Engineering, Advanced Materials Engineering in collaboration with the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wurzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) in Germany (hosted program), Applied English, Supply Chain and Digital Logistics Management, Chinese-English Languages, Applied Chemistry, Dental Technology, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Public Relations and Digital Advertising, Industrial Chemistry, Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Engineering, Early Childhood Education, Aviation Management, Emergency Medical Services, Aircraft Maintenance, Sports Training, Radio and Television, Business and E-Commerce, Anesthesia and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Multimedia.

Newly Introduced Majors at the Higher Diploma Level:
Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance, Physical Fitness, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Chronic Care Nursing, Forensic Accounting, Tax Accounting, Applied Behavior Analysis.

Newly Introduced Majors at the Master's Level:
Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism Management, Oral Health Sciences / Oral Biology Track, Process Safety and Smart Systems Engineering, Personalized Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, Spanish Applied Linguistics, Occupational Therapy, Green Hydrogen, Microbiology and Infection Control, Biomedical Engineering, Arbitration in Construction Contracts, Water and Environmental Informatics Engineering, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Anatomy and Histology, Public Law, Applied Physics, Medical Law and Ethics, Digital Media Technology, Chinese Language, Curriculum and E-Learning, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Chemistry, Arbitration in Construction Contracts, Human Resources Management, Counseling for People with Special Needs and Their Families, Written and Oral Translation, Technology Management and Policy, Engineering Management, Educational Leadership.

Newly Introduced Majors at the Doctoral Level:
Computer Engineering, Philosophy in Media, Social Work Philosophy in cooperation with Hamburg University (hosted program), Nursing Practice.

On the other hand, the council did not approve some of the new major proposals submitted by several universities and university colleges, which included saturated or stagnant majors, as well as majors that are highly duplicated or previously introduced at other universities, or those lacking qualified faculty members.

Published Date: 30/06/2025