Zarqa University came within a distinguished classification at the level of Jordanian universities, by falling into the second category (Q2) according to the classification of the SCImago Institutions Rankings, which is based on the (SCOPUS) for scientific research.

The university ranked seventh (7) within the standards of innovation and community service at the level of Jordanian universities.

It is noteworthy that Zarqa University has been ranked among the best Arab universities according to the QS World University Ranking for the year 2021 and the percentage of non-Jordanian students.

Zarqa University was included in the Times classification of the impact factor for the year 2021 and in line with the United Nations standards in sustainable development, where the university excelled in the quality of education standard, as it ranked 301-401 at the global level.