[1] Initially named the "Jordan University for Girls," it was exclusively for female students.

[12] The university hosts over 1,265 international students from various countries, contributing to its diverse academic community.

Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences: Includes Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Accounting, E-Business and Commerce, Business Intelligence and Data Analysis, Financial Technology, Supply Chains Management and Logistics Sciences.

Petra University offers Master's programs in the following specializations[14]: Pharmaceutical Sciences Food and Nutrition English Language and Translation Arabic Language and Literature Chemistry Mathematics Interior Design Journalism and Digital Media Business Administration Digital Marketing Curricula & E-Learning Sustainable Smart Cities Engineering Project Management Laws The number of graduates from 2002/2003 until the end of the summer semester 2022/2023 is as follows: The Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research is the center of research activities at the University of Petra.

The University of Petra places significant emphasis on scientific research and graduate studies, considering them fundamental to its academic mission.