PU follows the credit-hour system.

The academic year consists of two regular semesters, and an optional summer session:

• The Fall Semester: Early October to mid-January.
• The Spring Semester: Early February to early June.
• The Summer Session: Late June to late August.

Medium of Instruction:

• English and Arabic.

Philadelphia University awards

• B.A and B.Sc. degrees in eight different faculties.

The normal academic load for students

• Ranges between 12 to 18 credit hours per semester.