Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) was established in 1991 as a non-profit private university in Jordan.,[1] It is owned by the Royal Scientific Society, which is the leading applied research center in Jordan. PSUT specializes in Information Technology (IT), Communications, and Electronics.

Princess Sumaya University for Technology
MottoThe First Technology University in Jordan
TypePrivate non-profit university
Established1991
ChairmanHRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan
PresidentProf. Wejdan Abualhaija
Vice-presidentProf. Mohammed Sababheh
Location
Amman, Jordan

32°1′23″N 35°52′35″E
ColorsDark Blue and Gray   
Websitewww.psut.edu.jo

The university is located in Amman, Jordan, and offers a wide range of courses related to ICT. Currently, PSUT offers B.Sc. degrees in Computer Science, Computer Graphics and Animation, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Communication Engineering, Energy and Electrical Power Engineering, Management Information Systems, Administration of business, Accounting, Business Information Technology and E-Marketing and Social Media.

The university campus underwent a major renovation and expansion in late 2004. The labs were upgraded with new equipment and computers, and the university library was expanded, adding a new collection of IT-related books.

The university has a Sun Microsystems lab, primarily used for Java courses, as well as Unix courses on Sun SPARC-based machines.

Additionally, PSUT has a Rubicon Lab used for teaching animation and video game development courses, established through a partnership with Rubicon Group Holding Company for the animation industry and video games.

Recently, an Oracle incubator lab was established on the campus with the goal of familiarizing students with Oracle technologies and removing the stereotypical view of Oracle as solely a database company.

PSUT has also recently established a regional entrepreneurship center, named the QQueen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship, to foster talent and transform knowledge in Jordan and the region into a socio-economic impact.[2]

King Abdullah II School For Electrical Engineering

The King Abdullah II School for Electrical Engineering at Princess Sumaya University for Technology consists currently of Four departments:

  1. Electronics Engineering Department that was founded in 1994.
  2. Communication Engineering Department that was founded in 2005.
  3. Computer Engineering Department that was founded in 2002.
  4. Energy and Electrical Power Engineering Department that was founded in 2011.
  5. Networks and Information Security Engineering Department that was founded in 2014.

The School has 850 students currently enrolled in the Four undergraduate degree programs.[3]

The King Hussein School for IT

The King Hussein School for Information Technology at Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) had been established since the academic year of 2005–2006. This new establishment is inline with PSUT's master plan to develop and improve its facilities and faculties. The faculty consists of four academic departments:

  1. Computer Science Department established in 1991.
  2. Computer Graphics and Animation established in 2006.
  3. Software Engineering established in 2011.
  4. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

The King Hussein School for Information Technology currently offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Graphics and Animation, Software Engineering and Master of Science in computer Science and Security of information systems and digital crimes. Since PSUT was established in 1991, over 1,200 students, graduated with a BS degree in Computer Science in addition to the 100 that graduated this year.and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.[4]

King Talal Business School

The King Talal Business School at PSUT had been established in 2008, This school consists currently of four departments:

  1. Business Information Technology

Department established in 2015

  1. Management Information Systems Department established in 2008.
  2. Administration of business Department established in 2008.
  3. Accounting Department established in 2011.
  4. Digital marketing Department established in 2012.

King Talal Business School has a plan to launch new B.Sc. majors in finance and other disciplines in the coming few years.[5]

The University Development Office

The University Development Office (UDO) at Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) was launched in early 2006. It was established to assure the continuation and development of a journey of excellence in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The UDO administers and manages fundraising initiatives with students, parents, alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations. The funds help the university in developing its academic programs, student scholarships, professorship, research, renovation projects, and new facilities.

The Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship
PSUT's UDO logo
PSUT's UDO logo

The establishment of Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship is an integral part of the expansion plan of PSUT. The idea was to name the center after a prominent Arab dignitary known for his/her distinguished role in developing entrepreneurship. Thus, work towards launching the Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) started in October 2004.

References
  1. "Princess Sumaya University for Technology - Princess Sumaya University for Technology". www.psut.edu.jo. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  2. "Princess Sumaya University for Technology". Top Universities. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  3. "Princess Sumaya University For Technology : PSUT". www.bachelorstudies.com. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  4. "Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) - Academia.edu". psut.academia.edu. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  5. "Princess Sumaya University for Technology". eyeofriyadh.com. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
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