Princess Sumaya University for Technology

What Princess Sumaya University for Technology does

Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) is a private, non-profit university headquartered in Amman, Jordan, founded in 1991 by royal charter under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan. It is the only private, non-profit university in Jordan and operates four academic schools — King Hussein School of Computing Sciences, King Abdullah II School of Engineering, King Talal School of Business Technology, and King Abdullah I School of Graduate Studies & Scientific Research — delivering 28 academic programs to a student body of approximately 5,296, including 639 international students. PSUT holds a rare combination of international accreditations (ABET, AACSB, EQUIS, EUR-ACE) and a QS 5 Stars Plus rating, alongside a #1 credential ranking in Jordan and a QS Employment Index global rank of 73, positioning it as a leading technology-focused higher education institution in the region.

The university's product surface extends beyond degree programs to include the Venture Lab startup incubator, the Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship, the AI-Ability K-12 outreach program (which has trained over 2,000 school students on AI and data science), professional certification courses such as CEH v13, Data Analytics, and Flutter development, the E-Learning Center, the El Hassan Library, and a Quality Assurance and Accreditation Center. Distribution combines on-campus instruction at the Amman campus with transnational joint 2+2 and 3+1+1 dual-degree arrangements with University of Michigan-Dearborn, Oakland University, and Indiana University Bloomington. The underlying technology stack is described as e-learning infrastructure and AI research capability rather than proprietary software products.

PSUT's revenue model is that of a private non-profit institution: tuition fees from undergraduate and graduate students are the primary revenue source, supplemented by government and grant funding (including 46 EU-funded projects), corporate sponsorship (e.g., Bank of Jordan's platinum sponsorship of AI-Ability), fees from professional training, and entrepreneurial activity through Venture Lab. Specific tuition rates are not publicly disclosed, and no consolidated revenue figure is published. Customer segments are predominantly individual undergraduate and graduate students in technology and business disciplines, with secondary outreach to K-12 students, international exchange participants, and employers engaged through the annual Career Fair.

Name

Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Legal name

Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Website

https://psut.edu.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) is a private, non-profit technology university in Amman, Jordan, founded in 1991 under royal patronage. It serves approximately 5,296 students across four schools in computing, engineering, business technology, and graduate studies, with international dual-degree partnerships and multiple global accreditations.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD), Technical Universities with Entrepreneurship & Incubation Focus (EDAHAEAH)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Technology university
• Engineering degrees
• Computer science programs
• Graduate studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Princess Sumaya University for Technology is a private non-profit university that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in computing sciences, applied sciences, business technology, and graduate studies. It supplements classroom instruction with specialized centers including the AI-Ability Center for artificial intelligence literacy, an E-Learning Center, the El Hassan Library, and a Venture Lab for entrepreneurship.

Product overview

Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) is a technology-focused university in Jordan offering a portfolio of academic schools, entrepreneurship centers, and professional development programs. The institution operates four academic schools (Computing Sciences, Engineering, Business Technology, and Graduate Studies) providing undergraduate and graduate degrees in technology and business fields. Beyond traditional academics, PSUT offers entrepreneurship support through Venture Lab and the Queen Rania Center, an AI literacy program called AI-Ability for school students, joint study abroad programs with international universities, professional certification courses (CEH, Data Analytics, Flutter), and quality assurance services. The university maintains multiple international accreditations including EQUIS, AACSB, ABET, and QS Stars ratings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• King Hussein School of Computing Sciences Academic school offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in computer science, software engineering, cybersecurity, data science/AI, and related computing disciplines, targeted at prospective bachelor's and master's students.
• King Hussein School of Applied Sciences Academic school providing undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering disciplines and applied sciences, serving students seeking technology-engineering degrees.
• School of Business Technology Academic school offering degree programs at the intersection of business and technology (e.g., business informatics, management information systems), targeted at undergraduate and graduate students.
• King Talal School of Graduate Studies Graduate school administering PSUT's master's and doctoral degree programs across computing, engineering, and business technology disciplines, for prospective postgraduate students.
• AI-Ability Center Programs Standalone AI literacy and training offerings (workshops, courses, community outreach) delivered by PSUT's AI-Ability Center, targeted at K-12 students, teachers, community members, and partner organizations seeking structured AI education.
• Venture Lab Entrepreneurship Programs Entrepreneurship and startup support services (incubation, mentorship, venture support) offered through PSUT's Venture Lab, targeted at student founders and early-stage technology entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• QS Employment Index Global Rank of 73
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Michigan-DearborncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programs including 2+2 dual-degree in Business Administration and 3+1+1 joint programs in Computing Sciences. Students study at PSUT then complete degrees at UM-Dearborn, receiving degrees from both institutions.
• Oakland University (Michigan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint degree programs allowing PSUT students to earn degrees from both institutions. Business students can transfer with prerequisites including OM 300 and BA 330.
• Indiana University BloomingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for study abroad and joint academic programs as part of PSUT's international education initiatives.
• Bank of Jordan (Riyadh Bank mentioned as sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for AI-Ability initiative and school outreach programs. Provides financial support for technology education programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST): Public Jordanian STEM-focused university with strong engineering, computing, and medical programs. Comparable as a leading technology university in Jordan competing for the same domestic applicant pool and similar industry employer relationships.
• German Jordanian University (GJU): Jordanian university focused on engineering, applied sciences, and German-style applied education with industry linkages. Directly competes with PSUT for STEM talent in Jordan and pursues similar dual-degree/industry partnership models.
• Al-Akhawayn University (AUI): Moroccan private, non-profit English-language university modeled on American liberal-arts institutions. Comparable as a private non-profit regional university pursuing international accreditation and serving a similar regional talent pool.
• Effat University: Private Saudi university with computing, engineering, and business programs and international accreditation (ABET). Comparable in scale and structure as a private, non-profit technology-oriented university pursuing similar accreditation stack.

Broad incumbents

• Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU): Large Saudi public university with significant computing, engineering, and business programs supported by sovereign funding. A broader incumbent in women's higher education but operates as a large regional competitor for technology talent and accreditations.
• Khalifa University of Science and Technology: UAE flagship research university with strong engineering, computing, and AI graduate programs. A broader incumbent in regional tech higher education, funded at much larger scale, and a competitor for top Arab STEM talent and faculty.
• University of Jordan: Largest and oldest public university in Jordan with comprehensive faculties including engineering, IT, and business. A broader incumbent competing for the same Jordanian student base and employer-recognition mindshare.
• American University of Beirut (AUB): Premier private non-profit research university in the MENA region with strong engineering and computing faculties and US-style accreditation equivalents. A broader incumbent and aspirational benchmark for international reputation in the same regional market.

Emerging players

• Zewail City of Science and Technology: Egyptian private research university focused on science, technology, and innovation with strong commercialization orientation. Comparable as an emerging STEM-focused private university in MENA competing for high-achieving regional STEM students.

Regional players

• Bits Pilani - Dubai Campus (BITS Pilani): Indian-origin technology university operating in the UAE serving MENA STEM students with engineering, computing, and data science programs. A regional peer in private tech higher education across the Gulf and wider MENA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/psutjo
• Facebookfacebook.com/PSUOT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/princess-sumaya-university-for-technology

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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