The Hashemite University (HU) is a governmental university that was established by a Royal Decree in 1991 and includes fifteen faculties. HU was granted several local and international recognition from different authorities such as; the Jordanian Accreditation and quality assurance commission for Higher Education, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), and The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). HU achieved multiple local and international awards including the Medal of Independence (First Degree), Emirates Energy Award (Golden Prize), and Prince El Hassan Bin Talal Award for Scientific Research. The University has adopted the UN sustainable development goals through implementing renewable and sustainable energy. For instance, HU established the national seed bank project, the solar energy project, the modern green building and the smart campus, and the desalination plant.