Dear students, esteemed colleagues, and visitors to the webpage of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Yarmouk University,
Welcome to all of you,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you through this platform, which serves as our window to the world, allowing us to share the mission, vision, and role of our faculty in shaping a bright future for the tourism and hospitality sector in Jordan and the region.
The Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Yarmouk University is one of the leading institutions in this field both locally and regionally. We are committed to preparing a generation of youth capable of creativity and excellence in the tourism and hospitality industry, one of the most vital economic sectors and a key driver of sustainable development today.
Since its establishment in 2011, our faculty has been dedicated to providing high-quality education and developing top-tier academic programs tailored to meet the ever-evolving demands of the labor market. We also strive to strengthen collaborative relationships with local and international institutions in ways that benefit both our students and community. This focus on quality and excellence has enabled us to prepare study plans that meet labor market needs and enhance our students’ competencies. As a result of these efforts, the faculty has gained international accreditation (TedQual) from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) since 2018. We are also proud that the faculty has been ranked among the top tourism faculties worldwide, falling within the 101–150 range in the QS World University Rankings.
At the Faculty, with its two departments (Travel and Tourism, and Hotel Management), we believe that education is not merely the transfer of knowledge, but a process of building skills, reinforcing values, and instilling responsibility. Accordingly, we strive to provide an integrated academic and training environment that combines both theoretical and practical dimensions, enabling our students to gain hands-on experience through field training in tourism and hospitality institutions both in Jordan and abroad.
The faculty offers academic programs designed to meet labor market demands. The Department of Travel and Tourism offers three academic programs, two at the undergraduate level (Tourism Management and Tour Guiding) and one at the master’s level. The Department of Hotel Management offers a bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, with a strong focus on the practical aspects of food and beverage production, room division operations, and hotel and restaurant management.
We also take pride in our dedicated academic and administrative staff who work tirelessly to deliver quality education that keeps pace with global developments in the fields of tourism and hospitality management. Our faculty members are also distinguished researchers, contributing to top-tier academic publications. This was reflected in the Faculty being awarded "Best Faculty in Scientific Research" among the Humanities and Social Sciences faculties for the academic year 2017/2018. Furthermore, our faculty ranked fourth among all university faculties in terms of publications indexed in Scopus databases and participation in international conferences.
Dear students, you are at the heart of our mission and the reason for our existence. We firmly believe that you represent a promising force capable of driving positive change in society. We encourage you to take full advantage of the academic and training opportunities the Faculty offers, so you can become proud ambassadors of your university and your country wherever you go.
In conclusion, I extend my sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed and continues to contribute to the success of our Faculty: our academic and administrative staff, students, and our partners in both the public and private sectors. Together, we will continue working toward a promising future worthy of the name of Yarmouk University and one that strengthens Jordan’s position on the global tourism map.
With sincere regards and appreciation,
Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
