Philadelphia University (Jordan)
جامعة فيلادلفيا | |
| File:Philad LOGO.gif Philadelphia logo | |
| Motto | الطريق إلى المستقبل |
|---|---|
Motto in English | The Way to the Future |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1989 |
| President | Prof. Mutaz Sheikh Salem |
Academic staff | 300 |
| Students | 6000 |
| Location | , |
| Website | www |
Philadelphia University is a university in Amman, Jordan. "Philadelphia" is the former name of Amman.[1] The university was founded in 1989. It is located 20 km out of Amman on Jarash Road.
Ranking
In 2016, the university was ranked 1,994 worldwide,[2] and 31 in the Arab world,[3] and 4 on the level of all Jordanian universities and the first in the Jordanian private universities,[4] according to the Webometrics Rating.
Faculties and departments
Philadelphia University is organized in eight faculties:[5]
- Arts
- Science
- Nursing
- Engineering
- Law
- Pharmacy
- Information Technology
- Administrative & Financial Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering was found out from the beginning of establishing the university. It contains 24 laboratories provided with the latest devices and technology.
The Faculty of Engineering is divided into departments:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Web Engineering
Faculty of Arts
- Arabic Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature
- Psychological Counseling
- Journalism
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Development Studies
Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Banking and Finance
- Marketing
- Hotels and Tourism Management
- Hospital Management
- Business Systems and Networking Management
Faculty of Information Technology
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Law
External links
References
- ^ University, Philadelphia. "Philadelphia University Jordan - Name and Significance". Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ "World - Ranking Web of Universities". Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ "Arab World - Ranking Web of Universities". Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ "Jordan - Ranking Web of Universities". Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ University, Philadelphia. "Philadelphia University Jordan - Faculties at Philadelphia University". Retrieved 24 November 2016.
