Centers
Specialized centers, university-wide
From campus IT to Red Sea research — the units that serve every college, department, and student.
Language Center
AUT's Language Center supports the university's bilingual mission — English proficiency courses, Arabic instruction for non-native speakers, and certified test preparation for students, faculty, and the wider Aqaba community.
- IELTS & TOEFL preparation
- Academic English for STEM programs
- Arabic for non-native speakers
- Certified translation services
Computers Center
Established with the university in 2015, the Computers Center operates AUT's networks, systems, and ICT infrastructure for every academic and administrative unit — keeping the campus connected, secure, and equipped for modern teaching and research.
- Campus network & systems operations
- Helpdesk for staff, faculty & students
- E-learning platform support
- Cybersecurity & data infrastructure
Center Director
Dr. Saleh AlKhalaileh
The Computer Center was established in order to employ ICT to support various activities at the university and to contribute to the achievement of a high status among educational institutions, and that is the main objective of the use of modern information and communication technology. It also works to keep pace with the rapid development in the field of information technology and the development of the university to keep pace with this development path.
- SA
Sleman Alhaymoni Software Engineer alhaymonisleman@aut.edu.jo - AB Al-Montaser Bellah Al-Azzam Network Engineer muntaser-az@aut.edu.jo
- RA
Rowida Al-Odat Computer Engineer rowdat@aut.edu.jo - BA
Basel Atef Software Engineer (DevOps) baselatef25@gmail.com - MA Mohannad Ali Alwan Staff Member malwan@aut.edu.jo
The Consultation and Training Center
The Consultation and Training Center connects AUT's academic expertise with industry and the public sector — short courses, professional certifications, and applied consultancy for organizations across southern Jordan.
- Professional certification courses
- Corporate & public-sector training
- Applied engineering & business consultancy
- Continuing-education workshops
The Red Sea Studies Center
Home to research on the Red Sea's heritage, environment, and natural resources, the center studies natural pharmaceutical products, water, and renewable energy along Aqaba's coastline — advancing AUT's role as a hub for science and culture in the region.
- Red Sea heritage & environmental research
- Natural pharmaceutical product studies
- Renewable energy & water research
- Regional research partnerships
Center Director
Dr. Nadine Abdelhadi
The Red Sea Studies Center welcomes collaboration and establishing partnerships with various local and international centers and institutions with the aim of highlighting the potential of the Red Sea region, supporting research and innovation, connecting researchers, conducting capacity-building and training activities, supporting initiatives for the preservation of cultural and natural heritage, initiatives for the development of natural pharmaceutical products derived from Red Sea resources, and initiatives for environmental protection and sustainable development.