Founded in 1991, University of Petra is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Amman (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Jordan, University of Petra (UOP) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Petra (UOP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 29 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Jordanian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 