Princess Sumaya University for Technology
جامعة الأميرة سمية للتكنولوجيا
A small non-profit tech university in Amman focused on computing, engineering and business technology.
- Students
- 2,998
- International
- 22%
- of students
- Tuition
- JOD 3,960
- From · 2026-27
- Founded
- 1991
About PSUT
Princess Sumaya University for Technology was founded in 1991 as Princess Sumaya University College for Technology, a branch of Jordan's Royal Scientific Society set up under HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, who chairs its Board of Trustees. It began with a single bachelor's degree in computer science and received its university title in 2002. It is a private, non-profit university in Amman.
PSUT stays deliberately focused on technology. It has three undergraduate schools: the King Hussein School of Computing Sciences (computer science, computer graphics and animation, software engineering, data science and AI, cybersecurity), the King Abdullah II School of Engineering (electronics, computer, electrical power and energy, networks and information security, and communications/IoT engineering) and the King Talal School of Business Technology (business administration, accounting, e-marketing and social media, business information technology). A graduate school offers master's degrees and a PhD in computer science.
Its programmes carry international accreditation: the BSc in Computer Science was accredited by ABET in 2012, and on 2 June 2026 PSUT announced that its King Talal School of Business Technology had been awarded EQUIS accreditation, which the university says makes it the first business school in Jordan to obtain it; the school also holds AACSB accreditation. PSUT suits students who want a compact, specialised campus with a strong entrepreneurship scene, through the Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship, rather than a large comprehensive university.
Why students choose PSUT
A focused mix of computing, engineering and business technology degrees, including data science and AI, cybersecurity and computer graphics and animation.
Recognised accreditation: ABET for the BSc in Computer Science (2012), accreditation for Data Science and AI (2025), EUR-ACE for software engineering (2022) and computer graphics (2024), and AACSB plus EQUIS for the business school.
The Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship, founded in 2004, and the PSUT Venture Lab support student start-ups.
Clear published costs: 120-130 Jordanian dinars per credit hour plus 350 dinars registration per semester.
Admissions
2027-28 academic year
Selectivity
PSUT does not publish an acceptance rate. Applicants must meet a minimum school-leaving average (75% for computing and business, 80% for engineering), and the university notes that eligibility does not guarantee admission.
Typical entry requirements
| Jordanian Tawjihi (General Secondary Certificate) | At least 75% (computing, business) or 80% (engineering) in an eligible track: academic science and technology or engineering tracks for computing and engineering, business track for business; BTEC and STEM or industrial streams also accepted |
|---|---|
| International qualifications (IGCSE, IB, SAT, AP) | STEM track for computing and engineering; STEM or literary track for business; certificates must be certified by the Jordanian Ministry of Education |
Deadlines
PSUT has not yet published application dates for the 2027-28 academic year. In the current cycle, first-semester classes for 2026-27 begin on 4 October 2026, and applications for the 2026-27 second semester opened on 19 July 2026 per the academic calendar widget on the admissions deanship page; check the academic calendar and admission platform for the next intake.
How to apply
Apply online through PSUT's admission platform (application fee 25 dinars), which covers both Jordanian and international students. Steps include the application, an entrance examination and interview, admission results, submitting documents (the school certificate certified by the Jordanian Ministry of Education, and a certified passport copy for non-Jordanians) and paying fees, then placement exams and course registration.
What admissions looks for
- A school-leaving average at or above the programme minimum (75% or 80%).
- The right secondary track for the chosen school, such as a science, engineering or STEM track for computing and engineering.
- Performance in the admission platform's entrance examination and interview.
- Complete, certified documents from the Jordanian Ministry of Education.
Tips for applying to PSUT
- 1 International applicants should get their school certificate equivalence certified by the Jordanian Ministry of Education early, as it is a required document.
- 2 Budget for the full cost: tuition per credit hour plus 350 dinars registration each semester and a one-time 50-dinar enrolment fee.
- 3 If you are torn between computing and engineering, note engineering requires a higher minimum average (80%) and more credit hours (160 versus 132).
- 4 Look at the Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship and student clubs such as IEEE, ACM and the Cybersecurity Club if you want competitions and start-up experience.
Costs & financial aid
2026-27 · figures in JOD
PSUT does not publish a general undergraduate scholarship scheme on its admissions pages. It runs an Office for the Care of Gifted Students and a Learning Support Office, and students withdrawing before the first day of semester are refunded 50% of fees paid.
- 25 JD
- Application fee
- 50 JD
- Enrolment fee (one time)
- 350 JD (first and second semesters), 175 JD (summer)
- Semester registration fees
Academics
Academic calendar: Two semesters plus a summer term
BSc in Computer Science
PSUT's founding programme (1991), accredited by ABET in 2012.
BSc in Data Science and AI
Accredited in 2025 (PSUT's King Hussein School of Computing Sciences page); the school also offers a master's in data science.
BSc in Cybersecurity
Backed by an active Cybersecurity Club that prepares students for regional and international competitions.
BSc in Computer Graphics and Animation
EUR-ACE accredited in 2024 and open to BTEC Creative Media graduates.
BSc in Networks and Information Security Engineering
One of five engineering degrees (160 credit hours) in the King Abdullah II School of Engineering.
BSc in E-Marketing and Social Media
Introduced in 2012 in the business school, which now holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation.
Research
- The King Abdullah I School of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research offers master's programmes and a PhD in computer science.
- PSUT announced on 2 June 2026 that the King Talal School of Business Technology was awarded EQUIS accreditation by EFMD; the university says it is the first business school in Jordan to obtain it.
- The Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship runs the Queen Rania National Entrepreneurship Competition, open to universities and entrepreneurs across Jordan.
Schools & faculties
- King Hussein School of Computing Sciences
- King Abdullah II School of Engineering
- King Talal School of Business Technology
- King Abdullah I School of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research
Student life
PSUT is a compact campus in Amman where student life centres on technical and professional clubs. Clubs include IEEE, ACM, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Codeflow, the Association of Energy Engineers, an accounting club, a thought and debate club, a creative cultural club and the Rekt Gaming eSports club, plus the DART Entrepreneurial Club linked to the Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship. A Student Council represents students, and a student exchange office runs Erasmus exchanges with partner universities abroad.
- Technical clubs: IEEE, ACM, Cybersecurity, IoT and Codeflow.
- DART Entrepreneurial Club and the PSUT Venture Lab.
- Erasmus student exchange through the Student Exchange and Joint Programs Office.
- Rekt Gaming eSports club and the Thought and Debate Club.
Location
PSUT is in Amman, Jordan's capital and largest city, in the Jubeiha area alongside the Royal Scientific Society, which founded the university. As a capital-city campus it is close to Jordan's government, business and technology employers.
Nearest airport: Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Notable alumni
- AM Amjad MasadFounder and CEO of the coding platform Replit; computer science graduate
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at PSUT?
Tuition is charged per credit hour: 130 JD for computing and engineering and 120 JD for business, which works out to roughly 3,960-4,290 JD a year, plus 350 JD registration fees each semester.
What average do I need to get into PSUT?
At least 75% in the Tawjihi or equivalent for computing and business programmes and 80% for engineering. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.
Can international students apply to PSUT?
Yes. PSUT's online admission platform handles both Jordanian and international applicants; qualifications such as IGCSE, IB, SAT and AP are accepted for the matching track, certified by the Jordanian Ministry of Education.
Is PSUT accredited?
Its BSc in Computer Science is ABET-accredited (2012), several programmes hold EUR-ACE accreditation, and its business school holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation (EQUIS since June 2026).
What is PSUT's QS ranking?
PSUT is in the 951-1000 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
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