Dear students of GJU,

With hope and will we are welcoming a new academic year. Happy new beginning to everyone! And to our new coming students: I welcome you all as new members of the GJU family, and wish you all success in your study. 

It is my honor to lead this unique and esteemed academic institution, and my pleasure to address you as we celebrate GJU's 10th anniversary. I promise you that all efforts will be made by myself and all GJU staff to sustain the great reputation and achievements that have been built over the years, and to continue to foster its stance as an excellent example of Jordan’s higher education.  

 

GJU is applying a two pronged strategic approach; first putting knowledge into practice as modeled on the German universities of applied sciences, and 2nd by promoting knowledge transfer. In GJU’s effort to pursue and achieve its goals, and fulfill its mission, it has succeeded in creating a fruitful partnership with almost 100 German universities.  This is in addition to hundreds of contacts with German companies.  Another major achievement by the GJU is working closely and effectively with German institutions such as DAAD, GIZ and the German embassy to establish the distinguished partnership that we are currently enjoying.  I strongly believe in the importance of this relationship, and therefore will work to further develop and take all necessary steps to sustain this cooperation with our German friends and partners.

 

As of today, GJU has more than 4200 students, with more than 400 of them as postgraduate students. These students are enrolled in 17 undergraduate programs and 8 postgraduate programs.  Additional programs are to commence in the foreseeable future, based upon need and relevancy to GJU’s mission and vision. Some of these programs are planned to be in collaboration with several German universities. A new important concept that is also being introduced is our “Program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship” (PIE).  This program comes as a manifestation of our slogan for the coming decade, which is E for E & E: Education for employment and entrepreneurship. With the collaboration of our great German partners and my qualified and enthusiastic team of Deans and administrative officers, it will be possible to achieve this smoothly.

 

Again, I warmly welcome you to our university, and invite you all to do your best and pay the required efforts and dedication to succeed and excel in your studies. I, in my turn, will extend my hand and give you all the support you need and deserve to achieve your goals.

Happy new beginning to every one!

President

Natheer Abu Obeid