Founded in 1989 and officially inaugurated in October 1991, ASU operates under the Arab International Company for Education and Investment.
As one of Jordan's early private universities, it initially offered programs through three faculties: Arts and Humanities, Basic Sciences, and Economics.
Today, ASU comprises 12 faculties, offering 59 specializations across bachelor’s, master’s, and higher diploma programs.
[2] ASU now includes twelve faculties, offering a wide range of 59 specializations across bachelor's, master's, and higher diploma programs: The university employs 349 faculty members across various disciplines.
[2] The ASU campus spans 356 dunams, with 152,000 square meters dedicated to academic buildings.