Petra University

Coordinates: 31°53′36″N 35°52′23″E / 31.89333°N 35.87306°E / 31.89333; 35.87306

University of Petra
جامعة البتراء
Type Private
Established 1991 (1991)
Chairman Mousa Shehadeh
Chancellor Adnan Badran
President Marwan Muwalla
Academic staff
 776
Students 7842
Undergraduates 7688
Postgraduates 154
Location Amman, Jordan
Colors Brown [a]
        
Affiliations IAU, FUIW
Website http://www.uop.edu.jo

University of Petra is a private university in Amman, Jordan. Its president is Professor Marwan Muwalla[1]

History and academics

The university, based in Amman, was established in 1992.[2]

The university offers a variety of programs at its eight colleges. Arabic is used for teaching of humanities, and English is used as the teaching medium in most of the other disciplines. New students undergo Arabic, English and IT assessment tests to specify their levels and are provided with intensive bridging courses if needed. The eight faculties are:

  • Information Technology
  • Architecture and Design
  • Administrative and Financial Sciences
  • Arts and Sciences
  • Law
  • Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
  • Mass Communication
  • Engineering

Academic staff profile

The University has about 300 qualified teaching staff members, the majority of which are Jordanians but there are lecturers from many Arab countries such as Syria, and Iraq.

Students profile

Students are assisted to adapt to University life and culture by the Deanship of Students Affairs (DSA) and the academic advisor. At the start of each academic year, DSA organizes an orientation program for new students, in which seniors, starting with the University's President, address them. They are provided with information on UOP rules and regulations and introduced to facilities therein. UOP provides transportation services for students for a nominal fee. The University also provides health insurance to all students and staff.

The University of Petra is home to about 1000 international students from 31 different countries.

The number of graduates from 2002/2003 until the end of the summer semester 2005/2006 is as follows:

  • 2002/2003: 436
  • 2003/2004: 632
  • 2004/2005: 657
  • 2005/2006: 772

Research

The Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research is the Center of the research activities at UOPP It is formed of two councils; One for research activities and the other for graduate programs. In accordance with the accreditation criteria, stipulated by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, 5% of each university’s budget is allocated to support research activities. The Deanship also financially supports the publication of textbooks and travel expenses of academic staff who participate in regional and international conferences.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Prof. Adnan Badran Archived 2009-04-18 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ "Universities. Jordan". Civic Education. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
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