The  University  is  currently  undergoing  vigorous  expansions  in  all academic domains so as to enhance its role  in  serving  the  local  community  and the country as whole in addition to providing quality education for the students. In  addition to the Deanship of Students’ Affairs, the Deanship of Scientific Research, the Deanship of Higher Studies, and the Center for Southern Studies and Continuing Education, Computer Center and many other facilities, the University comprises twelf faculties, namely,  The Faculty of Arts, The Faculty of Engineering, The Faculty of Science, The Faculty of Law, The Faculty of Business Administration,   The Faculty of Educational Sciences,The Faculty of  Sports Sciences, The Faculty of Shari'ah,  The Faculty of Agriculture, The Faculty of Nursing and Paramedics, The Faculty of  Medicine, The Faculty of  Social Sciences). . All of these Faculties are equipped with the most modern laboratories and computers to serve teaching and research.

     In the field of postgraduate studies, the University has recently established a Ph. D. program in Arabic language and literature in addition to various master programs in Mathematics, Arabic and English Languages, Geography and Electrical Engineering (Communications), Law and Police Studies. There are many plans for establishing other programs to keep up with contemporary changes in science, technology and education. The University enrolls the greatest number of evening studies program  compared to other universities in Jordan. The evening studies program has been established with the aim of serving employees in the local community and in Jordan as a whole to continue their education. In addition, the University offers Parallel Studies Programs in many fields of studies.

Mu'tah University is considered now as one of the biggest universities in the country with a total intake of nearly 16,000 students from all over the country and abroad.