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AMMAN — Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) has secured a place among the top 500 universities internationally, ranking 461st in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, the university said on Thursday.
In a statement, the university described the achievement as a “historic milestone for Jordanian higher education” that cements JUST’s standing as a leading academic institution and enhances Jordan’s visibility on the international education map.
Founded less than four decades ago, JUST is now among the youngest universities worldwide to reach this advanced position, a testament to its rapid and sustained development in recent years, the statement said.
The university’s remarkable rise is underscored by its leap of more than 500 positions in just four years. In 2022, JUST was ranked within the 800–1000 band. The university attributes this significant progress to the successful implementation of a phased strategic plan focused on improving educational quality, fostering scientific research, and strengthening both international and community partnerships.
JUST President Khaled Salem said the ranking reflects a “collective institutional achievement” driven by the contributions of faculty members, researchers, students, and administrative staff. “Ambition is not measured by the age of an institution, but by its determination and ability to learn, innovate, and grow,” Salem said.
He added that the university remains committed to advancing innovation, research, and entrepreneurship, while expanding international cooperation and empowering youth, all to ensure sustained progress and international competitiveness.
Salem also highlighted that this milestone reflects Jordan’s commitment to enhancing higher education and building youth capacity, noting that such achievements are made possible through the continuous support of the Hashemite leadership.
This is JUST’s second entry into the world’s top 500 universities. The university previously reached this milestone in 2017, according to the Times Higher Education ranking. It later adopted the QS system, which it said aligns more closely with its institutional goals and development vision.