1. University of Petra
PHOENIX Project
Kick-off Meeting, Almeria-Spain
23rd -24th Oct, 2013
Ali Maqousi amaqousi@uop.edu.jo
www.uop.edu.jo

2. PHOENIX Project
• University of Petra (UOP) has been established
since 1990.
• 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.

3. PHOENIX Project
• UOP campus is compact with all facilities within easy
walking distance. It includes teaching facilities,
administrative areas, theatres, a library, a computer
centre, a clinic, a bank, a mini-supermarket,
restaurants and coffee shops, and a bookstore. These
are all grouped in the heart of the campus creating a
strong sense of social and academic community

4. PHOENIX Project
• The total number of students at UOP ranges between
6800 -7000.
• Approximately 17% of students are international,
currently from 31 different countries.
• The students/staff ratio is approximately 21

5. PHOENIX Project
• UOP has six faculties:
1 – Architecture & Design
2 – Arts & Sciences
3 – Information Technology
4 – Pharmacy & Medical Sciences
5 – Administrative & Financial Sciences
6 – Law

6. PHOENIX Project
• Architecture & Design
BSc Programs:
1 – Architecture
2 – Interior Design
3 – Graphic Design
• Law
BSc Programs:
1 – Law

7. PHOENIX Project
• Arts & Sciences
BSc Programs:
1 – Arabic language & literature + Master Degree
2 – English language &literature
3 – English language &Translation + Master Degree
4 – Primary Teacher
5 – Child Education
6 – Journalism &Media + Master Degree
7 – Chemistry

8. PHOENIX Project
• Information Technology
BSc Programs:
1 – Computer Science + Master Degree (New)
2 – Computer Information Systems
3 – Software Engineering
4 – Computer Networks
• Pharmacy & Medical Sciences
BSc Programs:
1 – Pharmacy + Master Degree
2 – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics

9. PHOENIX Project
• Administrative & Financial Sciences
BSc Programs:
1 – Business Administration + Master Degree
2 – Administrative Information Systems
3 - Finance & Banking
4 – Marketing + Master Degree
5 – Accountancy
6 - E-Business & Commerce

10. PHOENIX Project
• UOP has the following Academic Centres:
1 – E-Learning Centre
2 – Centre for academic development
3 – Technology Innovation Centre
4 – The Language Centre
5 – Petra University Pharmaceutical Centre
6 – Continuing Education centre

11. PHOENIX Project
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