A private universitiy in Jordan - Editor: Dr. Ghassan Issa
جامعة البترا - عمان - الأردن

University of Petra (UOP) is a private institution established in 1991 under the name
of Jordan University for Women (JUW). At that time, JUW was established to serve
the female community of Jordan and the region. In 1999, the strategic approach of
the University changed to serve both genders of Jordan and the region, and therefore
the name has changed to UOP.
UOP offers B.Sc. programs in the fields of Humanities, Sciences, Information
Technology, Management and Finance, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Architecture and
Interior and Graphic Design. In addition, UOP now offers Master's programs in
Pharmacy and English Language Translation with more programs are currently being
planned.
Since its establishment, UOP endeavored to become a modern educational institution
in the region, equipped with notable academic and educational capabilities. The
University grants a number of Ph.D. scholarships annually to the distinguished
graduates, these awards cover both tuition fees and living expenses. The University
also provides a number of grants and financial incentives to its distinguished students
and to those who are in need.

UOP carries the name and the logo of the most important historical cities of the world
usually called the "rose-red city". However, the University is located near the center
of Amman, the capital of Jordan, 7 km south of the 7th circle off the airport road.
The campus is compact with all facilities1 within easy walking distance. It includes
teaching facilities, administrative areas, theaters, a library, a computer center, a clinic,
a bank, a mini-supermarket, a restaurant, and a bookstore. These are all grouped in the
heart of the campus creating a strong sense of social and academic community. The
university's green-field squares contribute to a general feeling of peace and calm. The
University is also equipped with a multipurpose sport complex to provide world-class sports facilities, to be used by professional sports teams as well as students and staff.
This is in addition to a basketball, volleyball, tennis, and two soccer fields.
International female students are offered on-campus accommodation at the university
dormitories for their first year of study.
Staffed by qualified nurses and physicians, the on-campus clinic provides free
medical, pharmacy and ambulance services. In addition, a health insurance program
for all students and staff is available.

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

The University has 201 qualified teaching staff members, the majority of which are
Jordanians, but there are lecturers from many Arab countries such as Syria, and Iraq.
One of the most distinguishing features of the teaching staff is their diverse
educational backgrounds: some are graduates of Jordanian universities, but most are
graduates of Arab, EU, US and other Western and Eastern universities.

Students enrolled 2006/2007:
13
 Total number of students enrolled for the academic year 2006/2007 is
5159 students (63.4% males and 36.6% females).
 BA students: 5116.
 MA students: 43.