Organization:Applied Science Private University

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Applied Science University
جامعة العلوم التطبيقية
MottoUniversity for All Arabs
TypePrivate
Established1991
ChairmanAbdullah Abu Khadijeh
PresidentMahfouz Joudah
Academic staff
285 [1]
Students8434
Undergraduates8023
Postgraduates411
Location,
Jordan
CampusUrban
700 acres (2.8 km2)
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AffiliationsIAU, FUIW, AArU
Websitewww.asu.edu.jo

Applied Science University (Arabic: جامعة العلوم التطبيقية الخاصة) is a private university located in the Shafa Badran suburb of Amman, in Jordan. It was established in 1991 as the largest private university in Jordan in terms of campus area and number of students' enrollment. It is ranked among top universities in Jordan, its English programs in engineering and physical sciences are considered one of the best in Jordan and the Middle East.The university's basketball team plays in the Jordanian premium league, It is the only university that has an athletic team that plays in a premium league in Jordan. In the academic year 2009/2010 there were 7866 students of whom 2991 (38%) were international students.[2]

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