The University of Petra is a private university located in Amman, Jordan. It grants bachelor's and master's degrees. The university includes students from over 35 nationalities from Arab and foreign countries. The university is located on the airport road and has a green campus and modern university facilities.
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About the University
The university was established in 1991, with its first class graduating in 1994. Initially named the "Jordan University for Girls," it was exclusively for female students. In 1999, the name was changed to the University of Petra when the university adopted a policy allowing male students to enroll.
The University has approximately 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university comprises the following faculties:
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
Faculty of Information Technology
Faculty of Architecture and Design
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Mass Communication
Faculty of Engineering
Green sustainability
The main elements of the University of Petra's sustainability strategy are:
Better health
Energy efficiency
Clean energy
Water efficiency and reuse
Transportation
Built environment and infrastructure
Waste reduction and proper handling
Education and research
Social development
Partnership for the Environment
Academic staff profile
The University of Petra has approximately 287 teaching staff members, primarily Jordanians, with some international lecturers from various countries.
Numbers of students per year
The university annually includes more than 7,000 students, who are distributed across its various faculties.[1]
Students profile
Students are assisted in adapting to university life and culture by the Deanship of Student Affairs (DSA) and their academic advisors. The University of Petra provides transportation services for students for a nominal fee.
International students
The university hosts over 1,265 international students from various countries, contributing to its diverse academic community.[2]
Accreditations
The first Jordanian university to receive quality assurance accreditation from the Jordanian Higher Education Accreditation Commission.
Accredited by ABET in Computer Information Systems and Computer Science.
ISO 2015:9001 certified by TÜV Austria.
British accreditation (ASIC) in English Language and Literature.
British accreditation (ASIC) at the university level as a distinguished university with high distinction in all fields.
Accredited by ACPE in Pharmacy.
Recipient of the Al-Hasan Award for Scientific Excellence.
European German accreditation (ASIIN) in Chemistry.
Canadian accreditation (IIMP) for Marketing.
Quality assurance certification in faculties (Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Mass Media, Architecture and Design).
British international accreditation by IET in Software Engineering.
British accreditation by the IOA in Business Intelligence and Data Analysis.
American international accreditation "ABET" in Civil Engineering.
Membership
A university accredited both generally and specifically by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and a member of:
Association of Arab Universities
International Association of Universities
Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World
Association of Islamic Universities
Association of Arab Private Institutions for Higher Education
Faculties and majors/specialties of the University
The University Includes nine faculties.
Bachelor's Degree programs
Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Includes majors in Arabic Language and Literature, English Language & Literature, English Language and Translation, Applied English, French Language, Early Childhood Education, Class Teacher, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physical Education.
Faculty of Mass Communication: Includes Journalism and Digital Media, Public Relations and Digital Promotion, Radio and Television.
Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences: Includes Pharmacy, Medical Analysis, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
Faculty of Information Technology: Includes Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Information Security.
Faculty of Architecture and Design: Includes Architecture, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Animation and Multimedia, Digital Film Design Technology.
Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences: Includes Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Digital Marketing, Accounting, E-Business and Commerce, Business Intelligence and Data Analysis, Financial Technology, Supply Chains Management and Logistics Sciences.
Faculty of Law: Includes Law.
Faculty of Engineering: Civil Engineering.
Faculty of Dentistry: Doctor in Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Dental Manufacturing Technology.
Master's Degree programs
Petra University offers Master's programs in the following specializations:
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Food and Nutrition
English Language and Translation
Arabic Language and Literature
Chemistry
Mathematics
Curricula & E-Learning
Interior Design
Sustainable Smart Cities
Journalism and Digital Media
Business Administration
Digital Marketing
Business Intelligence
Engineering Project Management
Laws
Statistics
The number of graduates from 2002/2003 until the end of the summer semester 2022/2023 is as follows:
2002/2003: 436
2003/2004: 632
2004/2005: 657
2005/2006: 772
2007/2008: 1144
2008/2009: 1086
2009/2010: 1078
2010/2011: 1061
2011/2012: 1162
2012/2013: 1204
2013/2014: 1266
2014/2015: 1310
2015/2016: 1436
2016/2017: 1615
2017/2018: 1434
2018/2019: 1487
2019/2020: 1608
2020/2021: 1806
2021/2022: 1966
2022/2023: 1574
Research
The Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research is the center of research activities at the University of Petra. It consists of two councils: one for research activities and another for graduate programs. In accordance with accreditation criteria stipulated by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, 5% of the university's budget is allocated to support research activities.
The University of Petra places significant emphasis on scientific research and graduate studies, considering them fundamental to its academic mission. The Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research is responsible for overseeing and managing these activities.