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Jordan
Jordan is located in the heart of the Middle East. The country is surrounded by historical sites and there are many other interesting and diverse countries to travel to in the region. In Jordan international students can enjoy experiencing traditional Arabic culture in everyday living.
Please visit the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities website for more information on where to go and what to do in Jordan.
Planning your studies in Jordan
Many of the official Jordanian websites are available only in Arabic, however, a number of English pages can be pieced together to provide an overall picture of studying and living in Jordan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website is a good place to start.
The Ministry of Interior website provides information on applying for a visa to study in Jordan.
The Ministry of Labour/Technical and Vocational Education’s website at provides a comprehensive list of all colleges open for vocational education.
Jordanian embassy and consulates in Australia
Jordanian Embassy, Australia
20 Roebuck St
Red Hill
ACT 2603
Tel: +61 (2) 6295 9951
www.jordanembassy.org.au
Australian embassy and consulates in Jordan
Australian Embassy, Jordan
41 Kayed Al Armouti St
Abdoun, Amman
Tel: +962 (6) 580 7000
www.jordan.embassy.gov.au
Austrade is able to provide assistance regarding translation of official Arabic websites.
Other contacts and links
The University of Jordan has its own Day Care Facility to cater for children in the 3-8 yrs age group. The Centre is open from 07:30-17:30 Sunday to Thursday and charges only nominal fees.
The Jordan Times is a daily English newspaper and can be read online.
Telephone: IDD is available. The country code for Jordan is 962; outgoing international code is 00.
Tertiary studies in Jordan
The higher education sector in Jordan is of good quality, stable, well-funded and well-resourced. Many universities in Jordan are associated with American and English universities.
Ministry of Higher Education
Tel: +962 (6) 534 5151
Fax: +962 (6) 534 2700
www.mohe.gov.jo
Fees and funding
International students are generally charged course fees by Jordanian institutions; however, this will depend on any agreement with the student’s home institution and the nature of the student’s international study experience.
The International Office of your home institution will be able to provide you with information regarding whether or not they have an exchange agreement with a Jordanian institution.
Scholarships
The availability of scholarships from Jordanian universities is entirely dependent on individual university policies. Some universities offer international students a discount on tuition fees if they are offered work with their host faculty. Others offer scholarships to distinguished graduate students only and cover 50% of tuition fees.
Please liaise directly with the International Office of your intended host university to discuss fees and funding matters, including availability of scholarships.
Studying in English
In Jordanian universities both Arabic and English are used, with Arabic more common in the humanities and social sciences and English frequently used in science and technology programs. In the community colleges (vocational colleges), Arabic is more commonly used
For information on the language of instruction , please visit the institutions’ websites directly:
List of and links to universities in Jordan
Austrade Amman and AEI Middle East has visited the following universities and recommends them as suitable host institutions for Australian students (as exchange and international students):
List of and links to VET or technical colleges in Jordan
There are over 55 vocational and technical institutions in Jordan, commonly referred to as “community colleges”. The majority of these colleges are private and fall under the auspices of the Ministry of Labour/Technical and Vocational Education. Please visit the Ministry website for a full list of vocational colleges or contact the Australian Embassy in Amman to discuss a suitable college which fits your needs and interests.
Ministry of Labour/Technical and Vocational Education
Tel: +962 (6) 580 2666
Fax: +962 (6) 585 3617
www.mol.gov.jo
SAE Institute in Amman is a private Australian technical college offering audio production, film production, interactive animation and applied multimedia courses.
Living in Jordan
Costs and Budgeting
International students need between AUD500 and AUD900 per month to cover living costs including accommodation, daily travel, meals and entertainment.
For more specific information on living costs in different cities, please contact the individual host university. Link to university websites is available on The Embassy website.
Visa and entry
Please contact The Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for information regarding visa and entry.
Managing and accessing money
The currency used in Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Daily exchange rates are published in local newspapers. Foreign cash and travellers’ cheques can be exchanged at any bank or money-changer in Jordan; travellers’ cheques will incur a commission.
Foreigners are able to open bank accounts in Jordanian banks in either JOD or a foreign currency.
Please visit www.oanda.com for accurate and up-to-date information on currency exchange rates.
A list of banks can be found at The Embassy Website.
Accommodation
On-campus accommodation is available for women and would generally cost anywhere between AUD $200 and AUD $2000 per semester depending on the institution and whether or not the student would prefer to share a room or have their own private studio-type accommodation.
Rental accommodation in the areas surrounding the universities is generally between AUD $250 and AUD $500 per month, depending on the area and type of accommodation.
Please visit individual university websites or contact International Office of your host university to find out more about accommodation options and the services provided by the university.
Link to university websites is available on The Embassy Website.
Health care and Insurance
Medical services are well developed throughout Jordan and medical centres and clinics can be found in every town and village. There are hospitals in all major cities. In the larger towns and cities, many of the doctors are trained overseas and speak English.
In addition, Jordanian universities generally have on-campus health services and facilities available to international students.
It is highly recommended that international students take out overseas health insurance before leaving Australia.
Please visit the Jordanian Ministry of Health website for information pertaining to health and medical matters.
Conditions regarding Working in Jordan
International students are able to work in Jordan while they are studying. Jobs, however, are difficult to find so it is recommended that students contact the Australian Embassy in Amman for advice
Please contact the Australian Embassy, Amman or visit their website at www.jordan.embassy.gov.au