About
PSUT’s International Relations Office (IRO) was established in response to a new strategy which places international relations high on the University’s list of priorities. This strategy recognizes that internationalization stretches across all the different university portfolios with the objective of developing an internationalization culture and institutional capacity through the transfer of know-how and good practice.
Strong international relations greatly assist the innovative reach of PSUT and enable it to formulate meaningful research and exchange partnerships that provide access to resources and knowledge from the best institutions the world over.
The IRO currently oversees and manages agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and constantly seeks new international connections and partnerships.
The Office also carries out a number of activities which include the organization of quality conferences, workshops and seminars which complement its main role as a key driver of internationalization strategies for the University.
IRO Functions
- Developing an internationalization culture through cooperative regional actions.
- Providing appropriate knowledge, means, and methods to improve internationalization actions of MEDA partner country institutions.
- Creating a recognized regional network for good practice transfer.
- Managing external projects for the University - Follow-up of all agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
- Maintaining the University’s international contacts.
- Supervising and counseling guest researchers and lecturers and international students who plan to carry out their studies or research at PSUT.
- Advising PSUT students who wish to study or join internship programs abroad.
Responsibilities
- Coordination and implementation of all activities related to the establishment and maintenance of exchange agreements with universities abroad.
- Providing administrative support for the exchange of students and faculty members with universities abroad.
- Receiving exchange students from PSUT partner institutions abroad and organizing their study programs.
Activities
- Processing of applications of PSUT students who wish to study abroad.
- Processing applications of international students wishing to visit and register at PSUT.
- Providing academic advice, arranging summer school activities, and helping to arrange suitable accommodation for international students.
Services
- Gathering and maintaining a database of all courses offered in the Arabic language at PSUT.
- Providing information to PSUT faculty and students about agreements with partner universities.
- Creating brochures and guides for PSUT use and external stakeholders about the University and its academic and non-academic services.
- Maintaining a library of course catalogs, information brochures and other material from partner institutions.
- Maintaining a searchable database of travel reports prepared by PSUT students.
- Maintaining up-to-date reference material on international study programs, including scholarships.
- Establishing and developing an internationalization culture through cooperative regional actions.
EUROPE AGREEMENTS
AUSTRIA
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
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Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Spittal/Drau |
Exchange of staff, students, and faculty |
XXX |
Unlimited |
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Technical University of Graz – Institute of Information Systems and Computer Media (IICM) |
Collaboration in education, research related to CS and Graphics & Animation, joint events, exchange of faculty, joint programs for graduate students, exch. Of publications, joint research projects, joint supervision of Master student theses |
03 Oct 11 |
2 years (Expired) |
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Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Villach |
Exchange of faculty, staff, students, joint research, joint seminars and workshops, exch of publications |
27 Jun 09 |
3 years (Expired) |
BELGIUM
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
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University of Hasselt |
|
23 Aug 2021 |
4 years |
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Hasselt University |
Business Administration Master’s Student exchange |
05 Nov 2018 |
4 years
|
|
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Hasselt University |
Student exchange |
21 Aug 2017 |
4 years (until 2017) |
|
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Universieit Hasselt (Diepenbeek) |
Exch of staff, students, publications; joint projects and events |
04 Jul 2013 |
4 years until 2013
|
|
|
Universieit Hasselt (Diepenbeek) |
To replace some terminology |
XXX |
XXX |
|
|
Universieit Hasselt (Diepenbeek) |
Exchange of students |
XXX |
Unlimited unless terminated by either party with 6 month notice |
|
|
Universiteit Hasselt, (Diepenbeek) |
Faculty and student exchange, joint Tempus projects, international student events |
28 Feb 2011 |
3 years until Feb2011 |
BULGARIA
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” |
Faculty exchange, student exchange, services |
- |
open
|
ERASMUS MUNDUS
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
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Technische Universität Berlin Under Erasmus Mundus partnerships Action2 – "Avempace II" |
Objective of the agreement is to ensure efficient management of the partnership and address the aspects linked to the organization and management of the mobility scheme. |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
Technische Universität Berlin Under Erasmus Mundus partnerships Action2 – "Avempace II" |
Objective of the agreement is to ensure efficient management of the partnership and address the aspects linked to the organization and management of the mobility scheme. |
N/A |
N/A |
FINLAND
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Karelia University of Applied Sciences |
Science, Engineering, IT/CS, Ecnomics/Business, Social Sciences. Faculty Exchange, Student Exchange, Collaborative Projects, Scholarships |
Until terminated |
|
FRANCE
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
INSEEC MSc and MBA Paris Campus |
Exchange of faculty, creation of double and/or joint degree programs, publications, research, organizing and sponsoring events, exchange of information |
08 Jun 2017 |
3 years |
|
|
Aix Marseillle Universite Téthys Consortium des Universtés Euro-Mediterranéennes |
For cooperation in the Mediterranean region for: - Training programs - Joint research programs - Creation of laboratory networks - Facilitate researcher mobility - Upgrade university governance - Foster interuniversity cooperation |
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GERMANY
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
SAP® University Alliances |
The right for PSUT, as an Associate Member of University Alliances, to use SAP UA Academic Education material for teaching purposes |
xxx |
One year validity with automatic renewal each year unless terminated by either party with 6 month notice |
|
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Ulm University |
Cooperative Master Degree program in Electrical Engineering |
07 Oct 2016 |
3 years until 2016 |
|
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Ulm University |
Student and Faculty exchange, organization of joint scientific events, cooperative research projects, joint teaching of Master's programs |
01 Sep 2015 |
5 years until 2015 |
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The International Center for Innovation in Education |
Capacity building, consultation, research with regard to entrepreneurship |
23 Nov 2013 |
5 years until 2013 |
GREECE
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
AIT (Athens Information Technology Center of Excellence for Research & Education) |
Cooperation to offer AIT special training programs at PSUT |
- |
Indefinite unless terminated by either or both parties |
|
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AIT (Appendix I) |
For the joint offering of training programs – Jul 8-11, 2012:
|
- |
- |
ITALY
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Link Campus University, Rome |
Develop academic and cultural interchange in research and amore. |
12 Feb 2020 |
5 years |
|
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University of Cassino and the Southern Lazio |
Joint research projects, joint cultural programs, joint study programs, seminars, prof development programs, exchange of faculty and students, info exchange and materials |
22 Dec 2019 |
5 years |
NETHERLANDS
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Springer Science+Media, BV |
Purchase by PSUT of electronic versions of copyrighted material over the internet |
31 Dec 2010 |
1 year Expired |
|
|
Springer Science+Media, BV |
For purchase of copyrighted material |
31 Dec 2010 |
1 year Expired |
PORTUGAL
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
University of Porto |
Mutual collaboration |
20 May 2019 |
5 years until Apr 2019 |
SPAIN
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Universidad de Almeria |
Erasmus Mundus |
14 Jul 2017 |
4 years |
|
|
University of Barcelona |
Exchange of faculty, researchers, administrative staff, research projects, joint lectures, symposia |
26 Oct 2017 |
3 years |
|
|
University of Barcelona, Spain |
General Cooperation |
No Expiry |
Unlimited |
|
|
University of Barcelona, Spain |
Exchange of faculty, researchers, administrative staff, research projects, joint lectures, symposia |
20 Nov 2014 |
3 years |
|
|
University of Cadiz (Located in Calle Ancha) |
Joint events, joint training & cultural activities, application of new educational technologies available at UoC, collaboration in postgraduate studies, research, publications, quality evaluation, etc. |
XXX |
Automatic renewal each year unless terminated by either party with 3 month notice |
|
|
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Open University of Catalonia) |
Development of joint online programs in global marketing, cooperative research in e-learning, student exchange, credit transfer, joint access to programs, joint workshops & design of instruction |
XXX |
Unlimitedbut requires separate addendum for specific activities |
TURKEY
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Duzce University |
Academic Cooperation; staff and student exchange, lectures, materials, conferences… |
03 Mar 2020 |
5 years |
|
|
Canik Basari University, Turkiye |
Joint scientific work and educational and cultural collaboration |
27 Jan 2019 |
5 years |
|
|
Middle East Technical University |
Student and Faculty Exchange |
17 Jul 2018 |
Five (5) years until Jul 2018 |
|
|
Bilkent University |
Exchange of 4 students per year or per semester for the purpose of study
Exchange to be initiated by the department, faculty or discipline of the student
|
09 Dec 2017 |
Five (5) years until Dec 2017 |
UK
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Plymouth University |
Explore and promote cooperation and collaboration in the files of teaching and research; in staff and student exchange and professional certificate and; possibility of offering Plymouth programmes to students enrolled at PSUT; faculty and student cultural understanding; explore future areas of cooperation. |
18 Nov 2016 |
12 months |
|
|
University of Lancaster |
Offering of a joint degree – Global MBA |
12 Apr 2014 |
5 years until Apr 2014 |
|
|
Durham University |
Academic and educational cooperation, creating a graduate school, offer awards under the Durham-Jordan Graduate Studies Scheme in ICT |
25 Feb 2013 |
5 years until 2013 |
|
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Durham University |
Exchange of faculty, researchers, students, collaborative research; organization of scientific events; exchange of publications, etc. |
29 Oct 2012 |
5 years until 2012 |
|
|
Coventry University |
Joint research, faculty & student exchange, organization of scientific events, etc. |
20 Mar 2010 |
Expired in 2010 |
|
|
Durham University |
Scholarship for PhD student in Computer Graphics & Animation |
XXX |
This Scholarship agreement was for the academic years 2008-2010 |
NORTH AMERICA AGREEMENTS
CANADA
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
University of Windsor |
Exchange of scholars, students, research, and articulation programs. |
23Jul2020 |
5 years |
|
|
University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, New Brunswick) |
Exchange of faculty, students. Master & PhD programs open at UNB to PSUT students |
07 May 2017 |
5 years |
|
|
University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, New Brunswick) |
Exchange of faculty, students. Master & PhD programs open at UNB to PSUT students |
15 Mar 2012 |
3 year validity EXPIRED |
USA
|
No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
IIE Rescue Fund |
Agreement Renewal |
30 Sep 2018 |
1 year |
|
|
Arizona University |
Master of Science in Engineering Management |
Jan 2020 |
3 years |
|
|
Arizona University |
Master of Science in Accounting |
Jan 2020 |
3 years |
|
|
Indiana University |
2+2 for Computer Science Students with possible in-state fees |
18/9/2022 |
5 yrs |
|
|
Arizona University |
Micro-campus plus joint programs |
27 Apr 2021 |
4 years |
|
|
CIEE |
CIEE to direct-enroll in PSUT courses. Enhance cross-cultural activities among students. |
07 Nov 2022 |
5 years |
|
|
Oakland University |
Undergrad and Graduate cooperation agreement to study 1 year in USA with in-state fees |
Until terminated |
|
|
|
Richard Loundsbery Foundation |
A grant in support of PSUT’s charitable project entitled “SESAME”. |
Until funds run out |
Until funds run out |
|
|
Smart Light Systems Inc |
Installing lighting system on PSUT campus, train PSUT students to maintain them and measure readings. |
|
|
|
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Angelhack |
Hackathon sponsorship |
|
|
|
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Mixed Dimensions Inc. (MXD3D) |
Strategic partnership to build talent acquisition program to benefit PSUT students |
|
|
|
|
University of Michigan – Dearborn College of Business |
3+2 for Business Faculty Exchange Master in Business |
19 Jan 2021 |
5 years |
|
|
University of Michigan – Dearborn College of Business |
2+2 for Business Administration |
24 Nov 2018 |
3 years |
|
|
University of Michigan – Dearborn College of Engineering and Computer Science |
3+2 for CS 4+1 for Engineering |
23 Nov 2020 |
5 Years |
|
|
DAI-Development Alternatives, Inc |
iPark fund |
14 Jul 2017 estimated |
2 years |
|
|
Bir Network |
Offer letter to become Bir Network’s partner in this global project: Ideagist Global Competition |
- |
- |
|
|
Institute of International Education (IIE) |
Live stream lectures by IIE Iraq Scholars. |
30 Sep 2017 |
2 years |
|
|
Florida Institute of Technology |
Academic consultancy, curricula review, student exchange, faculty exchange, training, seminars |
10 Dec 2017 |
3 years |
|
|
Towson University, Maryland |
Educational and academic exchanges, exchange academic info material and publications, support educational exchanging and visiting |
Auto-renewed for 5 years |
5 years |
|
|
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) |
Student exchange, mainly facilitating the acceptance of students from diverse American universities for one or more semesters at PSUT in all courses and disciplines |
15 Sep 2016 |
3 years Needs discussion before re-signing after the 3 year period |
|
|
University of Bridgeport |
Student Exchange |
05 May 2015 |
3 years until May 2015 |
|
|
International Studies Abroad |
Providing opportunities for study at PSUT to ISA participants |
09 Apr 2015 |
3 years |
|
|
Oakland University (Rochester, Michigan) |
Student Exchange, joint degree programs, exchange of faculty members , joint research projects, joint conferences, joint cultural programs |
XXX |
Remains valid unless terminate with 30 day notice |
|
|
George Mason University |
Development of collaborative academic programs in Management/Business, Science, Humanities, Information Technology |
26 Jan 2015 |
5 years until 2015 |
|
|
Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana |
Establishment of research centers & laboratories, exchange of scientific research materials and publications, development of collaborative research projects, joint proposals for research, exchange of researchers |
04 Jan 2015 |
5 years until 2015 |
|
|
Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana |
Exch of faculty and staff, graduate students, collaborative research, developing |
03 Oct 2012 |
3 years until 2012 |
|
|
University of Bridgeport (Connecticut) |
Student Exchange |
3 years |
19 Mar 12 |
|
|
University of Bridgeport |
Student and Faculty Exchange for specific programs |
XXX |
N/A |
|
|
Synopsys, Inc. (Mountain View, California) |
MOU enables PSUT to use Synopsys state-of-the art software tool suite to enable PSUT to develop industry-ready graduates and skilled specialists |
30 Mar 2011 |
Expired |
ASIA PACIFIC AGREEMENTS
CHINA
|
No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Beijing Jiaotong University |
Exchange of students, faculty, staff, publications; joint research projects, collaborative professional development |
27 Sep 2021 |
5 years |
INDIA
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP) |
Exchange of students, faculty, joint research projects, joint academic activities and events. |
11 Oct 2020 |
5 years |
INDONESIA
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Hasanuddin University (HU) |
Exchange of students, faculty Cooperation in curriculum development, research projects, publications |
25 Sep 2017 |
5 years until 2017 |
JAPAN
|
No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Entry into Force |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Mitsubishi Corporation |
Scholarship for one undergraduate student |
28 Oct 2016 |
- |
MALAYSIA
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
UniKL-University Technical Mara |
Exchange students and faculty and research |
29 Mar 2021 |
5 years |
|
|
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) |
Cooperation through exchange of researchers, staff, students, and scholarly material. Also, joint research, technical assistance and training, acceptance of students at each other's institutions |
03 Oct 2017 |
5 years. May be renewed after agreement in writing |
|
|
Universiti Malaysia Perlis |
Contacts between faculty, staff and students, links in research, teaching and cultural activities, staff and student exchange, joint study and research |
15 Jul 2013 |
5 years until Jul 2013 |
RUSSIA
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
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Southern Federal University |
Exchange of Faculty, researhers, teaching, students, collaborative research projects, symposia, seminars, conferences, exchange of academic info and materials. |
20 Oct 2018 |
4 years |
TAIWAN
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No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Soochow University |
Academic Cooperation; exchange of students, faculty, researchers, academic info and materials, Chinese language courses/activities |
04 Jan 2020 |
5 years |
|
|
Soochow University |
Student Exchange |
04 Jan 2020 |
5 years |
MIDDLE EAST AGREEMENTS
EGYPT
|
No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT) |
Exch of faculty & students, exch of publications, cooperation in scientific research and instruction, joint scientific events, joint programs for graduate students, etc. |
26 May 2014 |
5 years until 2014 |
|
|
Helwan University |
Exch of staff, joint research, exch of students, scientific material and publications, joint scientific events |
23 May 2012 |
3 years until 2012 |
Iraq
|
No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Erbil Polytechnic University, Kurdistan Region, Iraq |
Exch of faculty & students, exch of publications, cooperation in scientific research and instruction, joint scientific events, joint programs for graduate students, etc. |
- |
open |
LEBANON
|
No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
Arabnet |
ArabNet Beirut 2016 |
- |
- |
OMAN
|
No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
1. |
Sur College of Oman |
Standard MoU |
31 Mar 2018 |
2 years |
PAKISTAN
|
No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
1. |
NUST-National University of Sciences and Technology |
Standard MoU |
N/A |
Open until terminated |
SAUDI ARABIA
|
No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
|
QRCE with Qotuf Alreyadah Project Development Company |
MENA Creative Business Cup |
31 Jul 2017 |
1 year |
|
|
Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University |
Academic programs, scientific research, faculty and student exchange, knowledge transfer |
30 Nov 2017 |
3 years |
United Arab Emirates
|
No. |
Name of Partner Institution |
Areas of Collaboration |
Date of Expiry |
Duration of Validity |
|
1. |
QRCE with AIM startup |
Host partner agreement |
- |
- |
|
2. |
Mobile Tutor Private Limited |
Developing an application oriented courseware for PSUT students |
31 Jan 2018 |
1 year |
Partnerships within Jordan
- King Abdullah II Fund for Development
- Na3am Games
- Sustainability Excellence
- Jordan Library Association
- Migrate Business Services Co.
- Alnada Business Development Company
- LG Electronics Levant Jordan Co.
- Jordanian Scholarship Society for Jordanian Female Students
- Al-Ruwad Training Academy
- RAM for Global Electronic Education Services (RAM/GEES)
- German-Jordanian University, Jordan
- Security Management Technology (SMT) Center
- R.A.M. Information Technology Company (Ra Alef Meem for Information Technology)
- Emerging Markets Payments (EMP)
- Al Manhal Technologies
- Dale Carnegie Training (Asas for Training and Skills Development)
- Housing Bank
- Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan (through the Mitsubishi Jordan branch)
- Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
- Royal Jordanian Geographic Center
- Institute of Public Administration
- Ma’ahad Al-Idara Al-Aama
- Higher Council for Youth
- King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB)
- Modern Language Center
- Al Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
- British Council
- Jordan Education Initiative (JEI), Jordan
- Business Development Center (Maharat)
- SCOPI Academy
- Representative of the European Business Competence License in Jordan
- Doseyeh for E-Learning Portals
- Grapheast Jordan
- Jordanian Renewable Energy Society ESTEDAMA
- E-Sense (Engineering Sense)
- Electronic Health Solutions (Hakeem)
- Specialized Technical Services (STS)
- Marefa Arab Electronic Database
- Jordan Telecom Group (Orange Jordan) & Royal Scientific Society
- Jordan Book Center Note: This agreement is with the PSUT library and is not academic.
- Jordan Telecom Group (Orange Jordan)
- Hussein bin Talal University (Maan), Jordan
- University Bookshop (Kazem Kutob & Co.)
- Applied Scientific Research Fund (ASRF)
- El Hassan Business Park – Intellectual Property Commercialization Office
- JTronix (Jordan Electronics)
- MADA Communications
- Jordan Computer Society
- The Arab Foundation for Sustainable Development (Ruwwad)
- Cisco Systems Networking Academy, CISCO Corp, CISCO Systems
- Durham University Charity Kommittee (DUCK)
- El-Hassan Youth Award
- Badia Research and Development Center
- The Jordanian Center for Knowledge Management
- Huawei Tech Investment Co. (Jordan Branch)
- Huawei Tech Investment Co. (Dubai branch)
- Global Professional Training
- Sybase-TIS
- Rubicon Group Holding
- Sketch in Motion Animation Studio
- ACM Arab Collegiate Programming Contest
- Al Abaad Center for Studies and Training
- AMIDEAST (America-Mideast Educational and Training Services)
- Agenda Consulting and Human Resource Development LLC M.M.
- Jordan Book Center
- Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Jordan
- Jubilee School
- Talal Abu-Ghazaleh - ICT Academy
- UNIFEM, (Arab States Regional Office)
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
About
CIEE is a non-profit, non-governmental international exchange organization. For over 60 years, our mission has been "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." We develop and administer programs, advocate for the advancement of international education, and build knowledge through CIEE research, publications, and conferences.
For U.S. students, faculty, and administrators, CIEE offers programs including study abroad, teach abroad, and faculty development seminars. For those interested in coming to the U.S. on an exchange program, options range from high school programs to J-1 work and internship opportunities. Click on the links above to learn more.
CIEE Amman
Through intensive Arabic language training, a challenging, comprehensive academic program, and a variety of cultural activities and excursions, study abroad in Amman gives students greater insight into life in the Middle East, and a truly unique Jordanian experience.
Study abroad in Jordan will:
- Improve the student’s Arabic in intensive language courses in modern standard and colloquial Jordanian Arabic.
- Allow the student to choose from a variety of regional studies courses in English and learn about political and cultural issues from guest lecturers.
- Give the student the opportunity to interact with local university students and improve their Arabic skills through a peer tutor program and target language clubs.
- Give the student the opportunity to visit important archaeological and natural sites in Jordan including Petra, the Dead Sea, and biblical sites.
- Allow students to get involved with the local community through a range of volunteer activities.
Agreements
PSUT has signed a student exchange agreement with the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). CIEE is a non-profit, non-governmental organization for international exchange, with over 325 member institutions, headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA. Its main mandate is to develop and administer programs, advocate for the advancement of international education, and build knowledge through research, publications, and conferences.
In its effort to offer the best possible educational experience, PSUT welcomes the excellent opportunity this agreement provides for intercultural exchange and interaction between its students and those from diverse American universities enrolling in programs at PSUT, which will be jointly taught by CIEE and PSUT faculty.
At the signing ceremony, the President of PSUT at that time, Prof. Issa Batarseh, remarked that “the globalization phenomenon has made it imperative that universities like PSUT encourage student exchange and interaction as absolutely essential elements for a truly universal and diverse academic experience. Such exchanges potentially lead to win-win partnerships in collaborative research, improvement of program quality and understanding cross-cultural trends and mindsets. We are very optimistic that our partnership with CIEE will have exactly these beneficial results. Our aim is to promote synergetic integration among students on both sides to ensure a rich academic and cultural experience.”
Statistics
Statistical CIEE students by nationality from 2013-2014:
|
Nationality |
Number of Students |
|
USA |
318 |
|
Canada |
2 |
|
China |
0 |
|
Colombia |
1 |
|
Denmark |
1 |
|
UK |
1 |
|
Indonesia |
1 |
|
France |
1 |
|
South Korea |
1 |
|
Norway |
1 |
|
Romania |
1 |
|
Switzerland |
1 |
|
Singapore |
1 |
|
Turkey |
1 |
|
Total |
331 |
Success Stories
Learning a new language is always a challenge. From grammatical rules, to pronouncing words, to simply memorizing vocabulary, everything seems daunting and difficult. But making the decision to immerse myself in an exchange program at PSUT in Jordan has brought me to appreciate and love the Arabic language.
Eric Wong, University of California - EAP
Dr. Radhi Hamadeen
Director of International Relations Office
Email: r.hamadeen@psut.edu.jo
Phone: 962 (0)6 5340357 - Extension# 360