The Jordanian-Korean Information and Communication Technology Center: A Bridge to Knowledge, a Platform for Innovation, and a Catalyst for Shaping the Future
The future is no longer a destination we seek to reach; it is a reality we create through knowledge, skills, and innovation. In a world undergoing rapid digital transformation, the Jordanian-Korean Information and Communication Technology Center at Al-Balqa Applied University stands out as a bridge to knowledge, a platform for innovation, and a catalyst for empowering people and shaping the future.
Since its establishment in 2017, with the support of the National Information Society Agency (NIA) of the Republic of Korea, the Center has continued to harness technology to serve education and society, develop digital skills, and strengthen Jordanian-Korean cooperation. It places aparticular emphasis on students, the local community, and persons with disabilities, guided by the belief that technology is a right for all and a tool for inclusive development.
Through its free training programs and courses, as well as its interactive learning environment, which features fully equipped laboratories, virtual reality technologies, and assistive tools, the Center provides opportunities for learning, experimentation, and creativity. It contributes to preparing individuals to meet the evolving demands of education and employment, leverage emerging technologies, and use artificial intelligence, in particular, to develop innovative solutions that address community needs.
The Center’s international achievements reflect the quality of its performance and the impact of its programs. It has received awards and recognition for its contributions to information access, training, and operational excellence. In 2025, the Center reached a significant milestone by winning the Best Information Delivery Center Worldwide Award, outperforming 54 international centers, in addition to receiving the Operational Excellence Award for Best Center among 61 centers worldwide.
Building on this journey, the Center aspires to expand its partnerships, nurture talent and entrepreneurial ideas, advance digital inclusion and sustainability, and strengthen its position as a platform for knowledge, innovation, and international cooperation.
The Center is more than just a training facility; it is a gateway to opportunity and a bridge connecting people with technology, knowledge with practical application, and innovation with sustainable impact that benefits the University, the community, and the nation.
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Our Vision
To become a leading center locally, regionally, and globally in information and communication technology (ICT) training.
Our Mission
To develop qualified human resources in information and communication technology at the lowest possible cost, in response to labor market demands in the knowledge economy, and in collaboration with local and international partners.
The Center’s Objectives
- Optimizing the Use of Technology to Serve the University
- Building the capacity of ICT specialists and developing the university’s human resources.
- Enabling all university entities to hold meetings using the latest information and communication technologies.
- Strengthening the Role of Information and Communication Technology in Local Community Development
- Raising awareness of advanced technologies among local communities, with particular emphasis on women, children, persons with disabilities, students from underprivileged schools, and employees of government institutions
- Promoting Local, Regional, and International Cooperation
- - Strengthening local, regional, and international cooperation in information technology by establishing communication with similar centers to exchange knowledge, expertise, and best practices.
The Center’s Functions
The Center seeks to strengthen the role of information and communication technology in community development and improve the economic and social well-being of society by building the capacities of specialists and providing the foundations for business networking and development for start-up ventures. To achieve these objectives, the Center undertakes the following functions:
- Providing information technology-related consultations, information, and services to all entities.
- Building the capacities of specialists in information and communication technology.
- Fostering students’ creativity and talents in information and communication technology and providing the necessary infrastructure to help them develop their abilities.
- Establishing the foundations for business networking and development for start-up ventures in the information and communication technology sector.
- Enhancing the University’s capacity to host and organize international and local conferences.
- Enabling all university faculties, units, and departments to hold meetings using the latest remote communication technologies and systems designed for this purpose.
- Providing university staff and students with the means necessary to access information.
- Strengthening the University’s capabilities in education and scientific research.
- Raising awareness among local communities of advanced technologies used to acquire knowledge and access information.
- Overseeing the quality and standards of the training courses offered by the Center through the implementation of quality assurance standards.
- Establishing and maintaining communication with similar centers worldwide to facilitate technology transfer and exchange scientific expertise and information.
Target Groups
The Center’s target groups include students, academic staff, and administrative staff, in addition to the local community.