Overview

The University of Jordan in Aqaba was founded in September, 2009 as a prompt response to the insightful vision and Royal Decree of His Majesty King Abdullah II with the aim of transforming the Aqaba Special Economic Zone into an outstanding regional and international center of investment and tourism. The School of Languages at the University of Jordan in Aqaba fosters the belief that languages are the key for cross-cultural understanding and progress. The main objective of establishing the School of Languages was to provide the rapidly growing Aqaba labor market with highly qualified cadres speaking foreign languages needed for the administration and advancement of Aqaba governorate in different fields and on various levels. Furthermore, as an international coastal and tourist city, Aqaba needs highly trained cadres in every profession to communicate with tourists and
businessmen speaking various languages. The School of Languages started with two departments: the Department of En...More.