Why Education in Jordan?

Jordan is considered among the strongest Arab destinations academically and in terms of living standards, and one of the countries whose education sector has witnessed significant progress over the past years in terms of the diversity of study programs and teaching and learning methods, making Jordanian higher education a primary destination for students of various nationalities, which has encouraged more students to study in Jordan.

Amman has succeeded in leading Arab cities and the Middle East as the best student city, ranking 64th globally according to the QS World Ranking. In this classification, Amman outperformed many major regional cities, strengthening its position as a leading and attractive educational destination in the region. The QS ranking relies on several precise criteria, including the quality of universities and their academic reputation, the diversity of student nationalities and the proportion of international students, in addition to the level of safety, quality of life, cost of living and studying, and the opinions of students who experienced education in the city, as well as the strong reputation of graduates in the job market.

Higher education institutions in Jordan offer most of the health, scientific, humanitarian, literary, and linguistic specializations. Studying in Jordan is distinguished by the strength of the Jordanian degree, as most faculty members have high-level expertise. It is also noteworthy that Jordanian universities implement a credit hour system for all stages of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies, with a variety of specializations in higher education, such as medicine, dentistry, engineering, business administration, and others, in addition to the latest specialized training courses available worldwide.

Your educational journey in Jordan will not be limited to joining a university; you can also benefit from the expertise of dozens of institutes and training centers that provide specialized courses in information technology, design skills, and more, within high standards that develop your skills, improve your level, and expand your knowledge base. Jordanian universities use English as the language of instruction in health and scientific colleges, as well as in many other specializations such as business programs. Some academic programs have also received accreditation from international bodies, such as engineering, medical sciences, and business administration programs, not to mention the competitive tuition fees compared to other countries due to lower costs.

Graduates of universities and training courses in Jordan are distinguished by their high level of knowledge, making them strong competitors globally for various jobs and academic competitions. Some educational institutions have partnerships and academic agreements, as well as joint research projects with prestigious international institutions and scientific centers, due to their focus on the quality of education and the necessity of keeping up with the latest global methods.

Graduates of universities and training courses in Jordan are distinguished by their high levels of knowledge that make them strong competitors at the global level for candidacy for various jobs and academic competitions, especially since some educational institutions have academic partnerships, agreements and joint research projects with prestigious international scientific institutions and centers, due to their focus on the quality of education and the necessity of keeping pace with the latest global methods.

Jordan hosts approximately 52,000 international students representing 113 different Arab and foreign nationalities studying in Jordanian universities. Regarding transportation and housing, many higher education institutions in Jordan provide separate housing facilities for male and female students either on-campus or off-campus, in addition to the option to rent an apartment within private student accommodations at a reasonable price without high costs. Surrounding university restaurants, private transportation companies, and some sports clubs also offer discounts to students.

Advanced Educational Level

Jordan is known for its prestigious educational institutions, which hold international accreditations and rankings, as well as numerous regional and global awards in the field of scientific research. This has enabled it to attract students of knowledge from all over the world to accompany it on their journey toward excellence and success.
The number of Jordanian universities reaches 39, including 10 public universities, 18 private universities, 8 university colleges, 2 universities operating under a special law, and 1 regional university. The number of students reaches 46,360, representing 111 Arab and foreign nationalities. The diversity of programs and academic tracks accredited by international bodies contributes to attracting many who are interested in obtaining either a diploma or a bachelor’s degree, extending to master’s and doctoral degrees.

Distinguished Universities

To remain at the forefront, many Jordanian universities strive to collect more significant rankings, whether at the international level or within the region. Many universities in Jordan have also won regional and global awards in the field of scientific research, and many of their students and faculty members have won awards in the same field as well. To keep pace with progress in the field of education and to connect students with distinguished universities abroad, some Jordanian universities were established in partnership with foreign institutions, such as the German Jordanian University.

Credit Hours System

Universities in Jordan follow the credit hour system in teaching, rather than the year-based system in most disciplines—except for medicine, dentistry, and the Doctor of Pharmacy—and this system provides flexibility in the student experience, granting them the freedom to choose the courses for each academic semester according to what suits them.

Diversity of Educational Institutions

Jordan is distinguished by the diversity of its educational institutions, allowing students to choose what suits them according to their field of study or academic aspirations. There are prestigious public universities, distinguished private universities, Jordanian universities in partnership with foreign institutions, higher education institutions that establish academic partnerships and agreements and implement joint research projects with renowned global institutions and centers, as well as university colleges.

Adoption of English in Teaching

Jordanian universities take pride in their qualified faculty members who are capable of teaching in English, making the educational experience for students who do not speak Arabic easy and accessible.
Jordan takes pride in its scientific and academic figures who enjoy a good reputation at the regional and global levels, conveying the essence of their experiences and expertise to their students.

Faculty Members

Universities in Jordan carefully select their faculty members, which contributes to enhancing their standing in the international educational scene and enables them to attract more students.

Tuition Fees

The cost of studying at Jordanian universities is competitive compared to other countries in the world, both in terms of tuition fees and living expenses, making them a destination for many students from different parts of the world.

Accreditation of Academic Programs

Jordanian universities offer a range of academic programs accredited by international bodies in the fields of engineering, medical sciences, and business administration.

Academic Partnerships and Agreements

Some higher education institutions have academic partnerships and agreements as well as joint research projects with prestigious global institutions and scientific centers.