QS Stars Case Study: The University of Jordan

What objectives have QS Stars helped you to achieve over the years, especially for a public institution in Jordan?

The QS Stars rating system helped the University of Jordan assess its performance according to  dozens of set indicators chosen based on global  standards and best practices.

The QS Stars rating system allows the University of Jordan to highlight its particular areas of excellence in teaching, internationalisation,  employability, online learning, innovation, and  inclusiveness. It also helps the University of  Jordan to increase its national, regional, and international recognition, which positively impacts the recruitment of international students and enhances opportunities for international research  collaboration.

Moreover, it helps the University of Jordan to  highlight campus life and the services provided  to students that cannot be shown through other  ranking systems.

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Your programme Nursing has been  awarded Specialist Criteria. Do you  experience a higher rate of inquiry for  this programme?

The Bachelor of Nursing is considered one of the distinguished programs, as it is ranked amongst the top 150 programs in the world and it is internationally accredited by the ACEN commission.

However, the turnout of students, especially  international ones, was increasing year after year;  this year, the turnout increased significantly after  receiving 5 Stars in the QS Stars rating system. Since the recognition of the Nursing Programme in the QS Stars rating system is new, it is expected to have more student enrollments in the coming semesters.

How has being rated highly in Teaching, Employability, Inclusiveness and Innovation helped your institution be  recognised further in the area?

The University of Jordan has been awarded 5 Stars in each category, enhancing its reputation.
Receiving 5 Stars in Teaching means that the University of Jordan achieves its role in fostering
its students’ learning and personal development, believing that great teaching inspires today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Receiving 5 Stars in Employability shows that the University of Jordan does not depend on  academic strength only. However, focusing on readiness for work – the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural team, deliver presentations, and manage people and projects.
“The QS Stars rating system uses a comprehensive and in-depth framework to rate and compare university performance across a broad range of key criteria. It provides us with a summary of the ratings in each category and a detailed breakdown of the results for each indicator, helping us identify strengths and areas of improvement and highlighting best practices for the institution’s QS Rankings data submission."
How has your institution benefited from QS Stars over the years?

From public institutions in the Arab region, QS Stars helps the University of Jordan boost partnerships with regional and international universities and recruit international faculty.
It is believed that a university’s reputation on the
global stage is more important than ever.
The University of Jordan maintained its position  among the top ten, according to QS Arab, despite the intense competition between Arab universities.

What does it mean for your institution to be awarded 5 Stars rating in your region?

From a student affairs and recruitment perspective, receiving a rating of 5 Stars in Jordan makes the University of Jordan stands out among its peers; it helps students make an informed decisions as they choose their study destination. QS Stars assessment identifies strengths and  weaknesses across various areas encourages the University of Jordan to establish or improve its data collection culture, and helps us improve our long-term strategy and mission.