I am pleased to warmly welcome you to the Department of Mathematics at the University of Jordan. Our mathematics program was recently ranked in the 201-250 range globally in Mathematics in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, highlighting the potential to break into the top 200 in future rankings. Motivated math students can earn their degrees here with confidence, knowing that our program is also accredited by ABET.
As the oldest Mathematics department in Jordan, established in 1965, it stands out by offering Doctorate, Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees. Faculty members are carefully selected through a rigorous process, ensuring they excel in scientific research, teaching, and community service. The department continues to grow by offering scholarships to its top graduates for graduate programs at prestigious international institutions.
We emphasize fostering a spirit of cooperation among colleagues to achieve the department’s goals of excellence in education, research, and service to the community. Faculty members are supported by the university’s Deanship of Academic Research, which funds their outstanding research efforts.
Our department boasts more than 30 faculty members across various fields of mathematics, both pure and applied. Many are recognized for their excellence in research and teaching.
A key focus of the department is the care and development of its students, both undergraduate and graduate, ensuring they are well-prepared to excel in their mathematical careers. Many of our alumni hold prominent academic and research positions in the public and private sectors, serving as a testament to our commitment to excellence.
I kindly invite you to visit the Department of Mathematics at the University of Jordan, both online and in person. We wish you all the best and look forward to offering you our full support and cooperation. More information about the department can be found on our website.
Baha Alzalg
Professor and Chairman
Programs Overview:
The
Mathematics Department at the University
of Jordan is a well-known
center for education and research in Mathematics. Undergraduate and Graduate
programs, with opportunities for specialization in all major areas of Mathematics
leading to Bachelor, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. In
particular, the excellent programs offered by the department are of special
interest and are rewarding to many students in Mathematics.
The Department of Mathematics
offers one undergraduate program (B.Sc.) and two graduate programs (M.Sc., Ph.D.).
Below is a brief description of the departmental requirements for all these
degrees.
B. Sc. Program:
Students should complete 132
credits from university, college and department course requirements. Students
should take 27 credits as university requirements, 21 credits as college
requirements and 84 as major credits. Major courses are taken from several
areas including: Analysis, Algebra, Topology, Applied Mathematics and Statistics.
M.Sc. Program:
M.Sc.
Program (Non-Thesis Track):
1. The
completion of 33 graduate credits. These include 24 credits from compulsory courses
and 9 credits from elective course requirements.
2. Passing a comprehensive exam.
M.Sc.
Program (Thesis Track):
1. Completing of
24 graduate credits. These include 18 credits from compulsory courses and 6
credits from elective course requirements.
2. Under the guidance and supervision of a member of the department faculty, each student should complete reasonably valuable research dissertation.
Ph.D.
Program:The time
span to complete this degree is on the average 4-5 years. The Ph.D. requirements
are as follows:
1.
Courses: Completion of 54 credits of graduate work. These credits
must be entirely in various Mathematics areas.
2. Qualifying
Exams: Ph.D. student should pass basic and advanced
qualifying exams in five areas of Mathematics.
The areas are: Algebra,
Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Topology and Statistics. The student can choose
3 areas for basic qualifying exam and two areas for advanced exam. These exams
are generally given in the 5th week of each semester after the beginning
of classes. These exams are written and the time allowed for each is 3 hours. Guidelines to Topics for the Qualifying Examinations Can be Found in the Department Office.
3. Research
and Dissertation: Under the guidance and
supervision of a member of the department faculty, each Ph.D. student must complete
a reasonably original research.
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 Contact Us:
Mailing Address: Department of Mathematics The University of Jordan Amman 11942, Jordan
Telephone: +962-6-5355000 Ext. 22100 Fax: +962-6-5348932 Email: mathematics@ju.edu.jo |
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