The University of Jordan is dedicated to fostering a culture of intellectual growth, broadening students' perspectives, diversifying their interests, and enriching their knowledge across disciplines, regardless of their fields of study or personal inclinations. This commitment reflects the university's vision of cultivating a global and well-rounded mindset, preparing students to serve as pillars of their society, nation, and the wider Arab and global communities. Among them will emerge future leaders—politicians, engineers, philosophers, doctors, and educators—who will drive progress and contribute to the advancement of their nation and humanity in an era of rapid technological and intellectual transformation.
To support this vision, the university has developed strategic plans for its general education curriculum, integrating both mandatory and elective courses that offer diverse intellectual and academic perspectives. Bachelor's students are expected to engage deeply with these courses and successfully complete them. Beyond academic enrichment, the curriculum is designed to shape students' character, instill strong ethical values, and promote a sense of responsible citizenship rooted in Arab-Islamic identity and culture.
In 2017, the university adopted this curriculum and established an office to coordinate general university requirements. To further align with the directives of the Higher Education Institutions Accreditation Commission, achieve its strategic goals, and remain in step with leading universities, the University of Jordan established the Center for General University Requirements in 2023. This center is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and delivering these essential courses.
A range of mandatory and elective courses were approved, including:
- National Culture
- Military Sciences
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership
- Life and Practical Skills (for previous curricula)
- Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Communication Skills and Soft Skills
- Special Topics
- Great books
- Jerusalem
- Tourism Culture
Since its establishment, the General University Requirements Center has undertaken a comprehensive review of its curriculum to align with both local and global intellectual and academic trends. This initiative aims to equip students with accurate knowledge and enlightened perspectives, shielding them from misguided ideological and political influences while reinforcing their loyalty to Jordan's wise Hashemite leadership and their beloved nation.
The center's administration has worked diligently to enhance its operational efficiency and professionalism by assembling a team of distinguished experts with specialized expertise. This ensures that the center remains a model institution dedicated to serving students and empowering them as future leaders, innovators, and guardians of national identity.
Currently, the center supervises approximately 20,000 students per semester across various disciplines, supported by a team of nearly 200 faculty members who contribute to the educational process under its guidance.
The center is committed to achieving the following goals:
- Providing students with a broad foundation of knowledge across the humanities, sciences, and health-related fields.
- Cultivating strong critical thinking skills to enable students to assess and distinguish between sound and flawed ideas.
- Enhancing communication skills across multiple forms, including oral, rhetorical, dialogic, and written expression.
- Instilling awareness of ethical considerations and social responsibilities in both personal and professional life.
- Encouraging innovative thinking to develop sustainable and creative solutions through intellectual and academic empowerment.
- Promoting effective teamwork and collaboration.
- Fostering a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous self-improvement.
- Applying scientific research methodologies and critical analysis to problem-solving and decision-making.
By pursuing these objectives, the center plays a crucial role in shaping well-rounded, informed, and responsible graduates equipped to contribute meaningfully to their communities and beyond.