Software Engineering

Software Engineering focuses on analysing the needs and requirements of users to design, deploy, and test new software. To develop applications, software engineers need to master in-demand programming languages, such as SQL, JavaScript, Java, C#, Python, PHP, and others. The work of software engineers has become increasingly important because technology and software applications are used in almost every industry. The demand for more complex software and the need to develop secure and trustworthy applications are some of the biggest challenges for software engineers.

Software Engineering topics include: computer programming, algorithms, data structures, human-computer interaction, web development, software project management, architecture and operating systems, security and usability, social responsibility and ethics, etc.

Software engineers usually work in teams. They can take on different types of projects, such as developing video games, applications used in business environments, software operating systems, and others. As a software engineer, you will spend a lot of time writing design specification documents and other files. This step is necessary to ensure that the process of software engineering is well organised.

Software engineers can either write code themselves or offer instructions/specifications to computer programmers and ask them to do it instead. They also take into account hardware limitation and spend time identifying potential problems and eliminating them before they happen.

Software Engineering graduates find work as application developers, database administrators, game developers, software testers, web designers, software engineers, and others.

Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent from outside Jordan can enroll in higher education institutions directly through websites of public and private universities or intermediate community colleges based on their averages. Universities implement the credit hours system, which allows students to choose courses according to their study plan.

Students wishing to enroll in a master's program must hold a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students who wish to enroll in doctoral programs must hold a master's degree.

In addition, students wishing to enroll in postgraduate programs are required to provide a certificate confirming their English proficiency level in a TOEFL or IELTS exam. They could also demonstrate a certain proficiency level in French or German. Lastly, they could take an English language exam held by the higher education institution they apply in.

In the event that the student fails to prove the required level of English, German or French, or fails the English equivalency exam, they may study a qualifying program in English at the university where they undertake additional six credit hours; he/she must score a minimum grade that varies according to their specialization.

Students can apply for admission to a higher education institution in Jordan through the following:

1. Applying directly to the institution of higher education of their choice. Many higher education institutions in Jordan have online application services or through university service offices; while some institutions accept applications through mail. Each higher education institution determines its own enrollment requirements. Therefore, a prospective student should communicate with the institution they wish to apply to in order to know the specific admission requirements and procedures.
2. Applying directly through the free on-line application
3. Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution