Today, the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Jordan held a consultative meeting with its industry partners, as part of strengthening the partnership with the labor market, and in line with the university's directions to develop its academic programs and link them to the actual needs of the health and pharmaceutical sector.
During the meeting, the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Dr. Rula Darwish, affirmed the college's pride in its ongoing cooperation with its partners, noting that this cooperation has tangibly contributed to the development of the college's programs and facilities, improving the quality of educational outcomes, and building qualified cadres capable of competing in the labor market.
Darwish gave an overview of the university and its academic standing, noting that it is one of the leading universities in the region, having ranked first locally and fourth in the Arab world according to the 2025 Arab University Rankings, in addition to receiving the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence, reflecting its academic and institutional leadership.
She also reviewed the achievements of the College of Pharmacy and its academic ranking, and its pioneering role as the first College of Pharmacy outside the United States to obtain ACPE accreditation, and the first in the region, in addition to the placement of qualifications for all the programs offered by the college, which confirms the quality of these programs and their outcomes.
Darwish touched on the most prominent achievements of the college, faculty members and students, and specialized scientific activities, noting the presence of ten honorary professors in the college who contribute to transferring global expertise to students and researchers.
She also pointed to the career readiness program launched by the college with the aim of bridging the gap between academic education and the requirements of the labor market, as the number of students in the college is about 2,700 male and female students, expressing the college's aspiration for the partners to be an active part of this program.
In a related context, the participants were briefed on the comprehensive project implemented by the university to rehabilitate the gardens and open spaces on campus, which enhances the quality of the educational environment, mental health, and academic and social well-being of students and the university community.
The participants in the meeting expressed their pride in the university and its College of Pharmacy, stressing that the college's academic achievements and international accreditations reflect an advanced level of quality and leadership at both the local and regional levels.
They praised the college's role in preparing graduates with high scientific and professional competence, capable of meeting the needs of the labor market and keeping pace with developments in the pharmaceutical sector, appreciating the college's approach based on genuine partnership with the private sector, and its keenness to involve them in developing academic programs and career readiness initiatives.