Philadelphia University (Jordan)

at Jarash Road, Amman , 19392 Jordan

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Philadelphia University is a university in Amman, Jordan.Philadelphia Private University was established in 1989 as a national higher educational institution. The university is located 20 km to the north of Amman, on the road to Jerash. Philadelphia University has eight faculties and a student body of more than six thousand students. Its academic staff consists of over 300 faculty members, who hold degrees from a wide range of distinguished universities.Name and SignificanceThe name "Philadelphia" is derived from the cultural heritage of Jordan. It is the former name of Amman, given to it by Ptolemaeus Philadelphus in the year 285 B.C. This phase of the history of Jordan is captured in the Hellenistic columns in the university's logo. The flag places the logo on a white background.Educational System for Undergraduate StudiesPU follows the credit-hour system. The academic year consists of two regular semesters, and an optional summer session: The Fall Semester: Early October to mid-January. The Spring Semester: Early February to early June. The Summer Session: Late June to late August. Medium of Instruction: English and Arabic. Philadelphia University awards B.A and B.Sc. degrees in eight different faculties. The normal academic load for students Ranges between 12 and 18 credit hours per semester.RankingThe University is ranked 1,994 worldwide, and 31 in the Arab world, and 4 on the level of all Jordanian universities and the first in the Jordanian private universities. According to the Webometrics Rating.Faculties and DepartmentsPhiladelphia University is currently organized in 8 faculties: Arts Science Nursing Engineering Law Pharmacy Information Technology Administrative & Financial Sciences

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Philadelphia University (Jordan) is Amman based place and this enity listed in School category. Located at Jarash Road 19392. Contact phone number of Philadelphia University (Jordan): +962 6 479 9000