The German-Jordanian University (GJU) (ar: الجامعة الالمانيه الاردنية), often abbreviated GJU, is a state-supported university located in Amman at Ahmad Il Tarawneh Street. The university provides the student body with a variety of degrees, and differs from other Jordanian universities by offering German language courses, with the chance for students to visit and study in Germany for their fourth academic year. During that year, the students are given the chance to study a complete semester in one of the German universities of applied sciences and to be introduced to German industry. The German-Jordanian University was established on April 24, 2005. The foundation stone for the university building was laid in Madaba by Prince Ali Ben Nayef, deputizing for King Abdullah II. Although its campus is now in Amman at Royal Scientific Society, its future campus will be in Madaba. This is still under construction as of 2010. GJU is receiving government aid through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research; also the Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs Saxony-Anhalt and the University of Bremen are contributing.