The German Jordanian University (GJU) and the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) have launched the third cohort of their joint bachelor’s programmes with a week of orientation activities, crash courses, and intercultural exchange events. This milestone also introduces a new major in Advanced Materials Engineering, further expanding academic collaboration between Jordan and Germany.
The opening week welcomed new and returning students with academic sessions and networking opportunities. Faculty from both THWS and GJU joined the events to mentor students and strengthen academic cooperation.
Prof. Dr. Achim Förster, Vice President for International Affairs at THWS, emphasized the programme’s success:
“We are delighted to welcome the third cohort of students to our joint programmes. With new majors and greater mobility opportunities, we continue to build a sustainable bridge between education in Germany and Jordan.”
The semester also marked the launch of Advanced Materials Engineering, coordinated by Prof. Dr. Marcus Schuck (THWS), who stated:
“This new major opens an academic path with strong career prospects in both countries and reflects the growing relevance of applied sciences.”
From the student perspective, Leen Abu Gharbieh, among the first to join the new major, shared:
“Being part of the first Advanced Materials Engineering cohort is exciting. We are studying a cutting-edge field that connects us with industry and academia in both Jordan and Germany.”
Dr. Osama Al Saadeh, Academic Coordinator of the Hosted Programmes, underlined the intercultural focus:
“These programmes showcase our regional commitment to sustainable technologies and applied research. Students from both countries benefit from an exchange that combines German academic standards with Jordanian context.”
The third cohort highlights the continuous growth of the THWS–GJU partnership. With new majors and ongoing collaboration, the programmes continue to prepare students for international careers through mobility, applied research, and intercultural learning.