Philadelphia University (Jordan)
جامعة فيلادلفيا | |
| Motto | الطريق إلى المستقبل |
|---|---|
Motto in English | The Way to the Future |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1989 |
| President | Prof. Abdulla Al-Jarrah |
Academic staff | 250 |
| Students | 6900 |
| 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 kilometres (12 mi) out of Amman on Jarash Road.
Ranking
[edit]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
[edit]Philadelphia University is organized in eight faculties:[5]
- Arts
- Science
- Nursing
- Engineering
- Law
- Pharmacy
- Information Technology
- Administrative & Financial Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
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The Faculty of Engineering was founded at 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
[edit]- Arabic Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature
- Psychological Counseling
- Journalism
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Development Studies
Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences
[edit]- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Banking and Finance
- Marketing
- Hotels and Tourism Management
- Hospital Management
- Business Systems and Networking Management
Faculty of Information Technology
[edit]Faculty of Pharmacy
[edit]Faculty of Science
[edit]Faculty of Nursing
[edit]Faculty of Law
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.
External links
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