A new Vision For Hospitality Education

Welcome to the Jordan Applied University College of Hospitality and Tourism Education, the only university in Jordan which specializes in Hospitality and Tourism Management. I hope you find your time at JAU rewarding, challenging and exciting.

The Jordan Applied University is a unique institution specializing in university level education in the fields of Hospitality and Tourism. It was established in 1980 as the Ammon College for Hospitality and Tourism and is still the most distinguished educational institution, both locally and regionally, for students of these disciplines. We offer a blended approach to education, whereby we combine both theoretical and practical courses for our students, with commitment to high quality. As a result of this, the university enjoys a high profile amongst educational institutions in the Middle East, Europe and the USA

The Hospitality and Tourism Industries, not only in Jordan but also internationally, offer graduates extremely exciting career opportunities. It is both our role and your responsibility to maximize your experience here with us. We pride ourselves on our commitment to you as a student; in the classroom, during work experience, and as a graduate of our institution. Each of us must play a major role to promote Hospitality and Tourism Cultures in Jordan; within our society, and for our regional and international tourists.

JAU is dedicated to providing a modern, high quality education for students intending to make Hospitality and Tourism Management their career. A large proportion of our graduates are accepted into full-time employment in the industry of their choice. The students are of paramount importance at JAU; our courses are designed to enhance students' knowledge, skills, career and marketability.

Our students enjoy some of the best facilities in Jordan, and additionally JAU students graduate with lifelong friends, precious memories and a sense of achievement that will empower them for the rest of their lives.

JAU enjoys the collaboration of its stakeholders, who are leaders in the Hospitality and Tourism Industries in Jordan. Their support is instrumental to our success and excellence in this field. The stakeholders' support of JAU, complemented by our international partnerships, recognition by the local and regional industries, and agility in change, ensures that we retain our reputation for excellence. We aim to be the model of education and learning in Tourism and Hospitality in this region, which will be imitated by other institutions, both internally and externally.

I am proud to be the Dean of such a fine institution, which is the driving force in Hospitality and Tourism Education in Jordan and the wider region.

Prof. Muhsen Makhamreh, DEAN