Mutah University was founded in 1981 by a Royal Decree as a national institution for higher education. University is established to respond to the needs of the local community in particular and the country's needs in general in terms of:
1- Creating opportunities for higher education, improving its quality, and promoting its level.
2- Providing the country with specialists in the fields of science, technology, arts, and fine arts to meet future challenges.
3- Deepening the students' national loyalty as well as developing their talents and emphasizing traits of leadership and productive citizenship.
4- Encouraging scientific research, especially that which is necessary for the industries in the southern part of the country.