Philadelphia University (Jordan)

Philadelphia University
Established 1989
Type Private
President Prof. Dr. Marwan Kamal
Academic staff 368
Students 7,494
Location Amman, Jordan
Website www.philadelphia.edu.jo

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 out of Amman, on the road linking between Amman and Jerash.

Philadelphia University has enrolled more than 5,000 students in the university’s 8 faculties in the year 2011. The university has more than 300 academic staff.

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Message from the President

As a distinguished academic institution, Philadelphia University commits itself to becoming a full partner in the development of both Jordanian society and other societies at the regional and global levels. The role of science, technology, information and means of communication is becoming absolutely vital to the well-being of humanity. In the coming few years, this role is bound to become a decisive engine of growth. Relevant high–quality education, supported by problem–oriented, inter-disciplinary and inter-institutional research, is the only means of leading any society to become an active partner in the development of human civilization.

The speed of globalization and the collapse of cultural and economic barriers require modern education, e-learning and interactive systems rooted in democratic interaction, human rights, complete freedom of thought and greater creativity by the younger sectors of society.

As the rapid development of knowledge, science and technology could widen the cultural divide between generations and society, modern approaches to education and lifelong interactive learning will become indispensable in alleviating effects of this trend.

Carrying a revered name, with deep roots in history, of a major city of the Decapolis on the King’s Road linking old civilizations, Philadelphia is committed to moving forward along the information highway through the twin engines of quality and modernity. It hopes to make a strong bond between knowledge, learning and modern civilization.

The keynote here is the provision of proper, fast-developing and morally informed education. Young men and women are the vehicle that launches societies into a future propelled by quality education to prosperity and innovation. Philadelphia University and its sister institutions will be instrumental in bringing this about.

University Mission

Philadelphia University is dedicated to excellence in the pursuit of knowledge and scholarship. It is committed to providing its students and faculty with a learning environment conducive to the free exchange of ideas, and the acquisition of high quality education informed by inquiry and research. It strives to provide the private and public sectors in Jordan and the Arab World with highly qualified graduates who are knowledgeable, open-minded, caring, reflective, technology-oriented, professional, skilful, socially responsible, long-life learners, active participants in civic service and willing contributors to human capacity building and well-being.

Name and Significance

The 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. 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.

Faculties

Philadelphia University is currently organized in 8 faculties:

The Library

The Library was established with the University itself in 1991. It aims to contribute to the University's mission in teaching, research, and community development through providing and developing information resources using the latest trends in information technology.

In addition to its duties, the library provides guidance, and current awareness services along with the electronic resources services.

The Library building was officially opened on 1 November 1998. It consists of four floors comprising an area of 7,234 m2 and 2,145 seating capacity meeting the accreditation criteria requirements of 9,000 students.

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