Software Engineering

The bachelor of software engineering program provides the student with basic and advanced concepts and skills related to designing and building small and large computer systems, both simple and complex. The program has been formulated in response to the systems development market needs to prepare highly skilled software engineers. In addition, the faculty continuously makes sure that the program remains compatible with the evolving requirements and technologies in the field of software engineering.

This program consists of 132 academic hours. The student begins with the basic knowledge necessary to study the major, such as: programming basics, discrete mathematics, data structures, database systems, and an introduction to software engineering. Then the student moves to acquire more in-depth skills and knowledge in the specialization, such as: software systems requirements engineering, systems analysis, advanced programming, patterns programming, database systems management, software project management, software testing and quality assurance.

During the last academic year, the student undertakes a practical training in one of the Jordanian companies or institutions and finishes his/her study in this specialty by developing a graduation project, in which he/she applies the knowledge and skills learned during his/her university studies and the practical experience that accompany them.

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