Princess Sumaya University for Technology: Ranking, Accreditations and Graduate Employment Rates
An evaluative academic report on indicators of technological excellence, international competitiveness and employment readiness in higher education
It is Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) an outstanding academic institution in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Arab region, with a strategic focus on modern technological specialisations and innovation. The university was founded to supply the labour market with qualified professionals possessing advanced technical and academic skills to keep pace with rapid developments in information technology, telecommunications, engineering and business administration. The university's trajectory reflects an ongoing commitment to standards of academic excellence and impactful scientific research, strengthening its institutional standing within the higher-education system locally and internationally.
1. International achievements and programming competitions
The academic competence of Princess Sumaya University for Technology is embodied in the qualitative excellence of its students in global and local technological and programming competitions. The university has achieved advanced positions in prestigious competitions, most notably:
- The global IEEEXtreme competition: achieving first place worldwide[cite: 1].
- The ACM ICPC competition (collegiate programming): achieving first place at the level of Arab countries and the African continent in the ACM ACPC competitions[cite: 1].
These results confirm the quality of the curricula and the applied training students receive, in addition to their high competitive abilities in international technical forums.
2. University rankings and international accreditations
Princess Sumaya University for Technology maintains advanced positions in higher-education evaluation indicators and global rankings[cite: 2]:
| Indicator / Assessment | Rank / Classification | Ranking body / Reference |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings (2024) | Band (901-950) globally[cite: 2] | QS Quacquarelli Symonds[cite: 2] |
| QS Arab Region University Rankings (2024) | 44th in the Arab region[cite: 2] | QS Quacquarelli Symonds[cite: 2] |
| Graduate Employability Index (2023) | First place locally[cite: 2] | QS World University Rankings[cite: 2] |
| Accreditation of engineering and computing programmes | Full international accreditation (ABET) | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) |
| Accreditation of business schools | Full international accreditation (AACSB) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
3. Graduate employability indicators and labour-market readiness
Graduate employability is considered a decisive measure for assessing the quality of higher-education outcomes. Operational data showed that the employment rate of Princess Sumaya University for Technology graduates in the first six months after graduation reached 93%, a high rate compared with the general average for universities in the region.
This performance is due to the continuous updating of study plans and the focus on direct practical training programmes, in partnership with private-sector institutions and global technology companies.
4. Academic specialisations and study programmes
The university offers a package of academic programmes at bachelor's and postgraduate levels within its specialised faculties:
| Faculty | Undergraduate programs | Postgraduate programmes (master's and doctorate) |
|---|---|---|
| King Hussein School of Computing Sciences |
• Computer Science • Computer Graphics • Software Engineering • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence • Cyber Security |
• PhD in Computer Science • Master's in Computer Science • Master's in Cyber Security • Master's in Data Science • Master's in Enterprise Software Engineering • Master's in Health Information Technology |
| King Abdullah II School of Engineering |
• Electronics Engineering • Communications Engineering / Internet of Things • Computer Engineering • Electrical Power and Energy Engineering • Network and Information Security Engineering |
• Master's in Engineering Management (in partnership with the University of Arizona) • Master's in Intelligent Systems Engineering • Master's in Sustainable Power and Energy Engineering |
| King Talal School of Business Technology |
• Accounting • E-Marketing and Social Media • Business Information Technology • Business Administration |
• Master's in Technology Management and Policy • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) • Master's in Entrepreneurship • Master's in Business Analytics • Master's in E-Marketing and Social Media • Master's in Financial Technology and Analytical Accounting |
5. Academic partnerships and international cooperation
The university adopts an international-partnership strategy to enhance the exchange of academic and research expertise, among the most notable of which are:
- University of Arizona (University of Arizona - United States): offering a dual-degree programme in the Master's in Engineering Management, which grants the student two internationally accredited degrees.
- Indiana University Bloomington (Indiana University Bloomington - United States): academic and research cooperation in advanced programmes and knowledge exchange.