**What happened:** Petra published an official update showing that nine Jordanian public universities will offer a total of 607 bachelor's specialties in the current admissions round. The announcement signals an extensive range of programs available to recent high-school graduates and transfer applicants across multiple governorates.
**Why it matters to students:** More specialties mean broader academic choices but also greater competition and complexity in application planning. Students must verify each program’s specific prerequisites, available quotas, and any faculty- or program-level entrance criteria. Those targeting high-demand tracks (engineering, health sciences, computer science, and teacher training) should expect sharper competition and should prepare alternative program lists.
**Practical steps students should take now:** Check the Ministry of Higher Education and each university’s official admissions page for exact deadlines and quota information; do not rely only on summaries. Begin assembling certified secondary transcripts and identity documents, and initiate the document equivalency process early—note that Shatnawi for College Admissions & Academic Consultations charges a documented equivalency service fee of 70 JOD. If you need international exam scores (IELTS, SAT, IB, AP), schedule tests now and allow time for results to be reported to universities.
**Alternatives and broader planning:** Students considering medicine or dentistry who face limited openings in Jordan may evaluate approved programs abroad — for example, English-medium, WHO/EU-recognized medical degrees in Georgia (Batumi & Tbilisi) with annual tuition from roughly $4,000. Turkey, Egypt and European destinations remain options for students seeking seats not available locally. Shatnawi Education supports admissions to Jordanian and international universities and can match eligible applicants with scholarships and alternative study routes.
**How Shatnawi can help:** For applicants who want guided support, Shatnawi for College Admissions & Academic Consultations (Amman) offers admissions counseling, document equivalency processing, scholarship matching, and exam preparation (IELTS, IB, AP, SAT). Students applying through Shatnawi should note exclusive registration discounts at partner universities — for example, a 20% registration discount at the University of Jordan and a 25% discount at Jordan University of Science & Technology; Shatnawi students also receive a 10% registration discount at Applied Science Private University.
**Next steps and contact:** Begin by making a prioritized list of programs, confirm deadlines on official university portals, and arrange your equivalency and test schedules. For personalized guidance or to start an application, contact Shatnawi via WhatsApp at +962791888699 or visit shatnawiedu.com.