Members of Parliament review university law draft, reducing Boards of Trustees to nine members

The House of Representatives is discussing during a legislative session a draft law amending the Jordanian Universities Law of 2026, which was approved by the Cabinet last May. The law aims to organize higher education matters in accordance with new legislation, including reducing the number of board members from 13 to 9 to enhance efficiency and governance. It also expands the law’s scope to include university colleges and intermediate colleges, in order to meet labor market needs and develop the sector. Additionally, there is an amendment to the mechanisms for appointing presidents of public universities, with an emphasis on strengthening the role of the councils in the appointment process. The university president is nominated by the Board of Trustees and appointed by the Ministry of Education, with the goal of improving the administrative and institutional performance of universities.