Academic Study Abroad

Considered part of the cradle of civilization, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is today a stable, constitutional democracy at peace with its neighbors. Sharing borders with Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Israel/West Bank, it is mostly arid desert plateau in the east, with the Highland area to the west. The Great Rift Valley of the Jordan River separates Jordan and Israel. Jordan shares borders of the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba with its neighbors. Its population of 6 million is a mostly Bedoin and those of Palestinian origins, with a small number of ethnic minorities (Circassians, Chechens, Armenians, Kurds, Turks and others of East European descent). Considered the safest country in the Middle East, Jordan offers historical treasures, great natural beauty, and great opportunities for the adventurous, including hiking, scrambling, rock-climbing, camel-trekking, 4WD excursions and more.

Originally built on seven hills, Jordan’s capital and biggest city now spans over nineteen hills in north-western Jordan. A cosmopolitan city of two million, Amman offers everything from shopping malls to ancient Roman ruins, and some of the grandest mosques in the Middle East. The cooling effects of its location on a plateau allows Amman to enjoy four seasons of excellent weather. Frequent bus connections to other cities in Jordan as well as to major cities in neighboring countries make Jordan a great jumping-off point to visit other countries in the region.

The bustling urban area includes the Old City, centered around the Souk (colorful traditional market) and the King Hussein Mosque. There you can explore the capital's greatest souqs, fine museums, ancient constructions, monuments, and cultural sites.

School Facilities: The university campus is located in an area of 300 acres. The campus is semi-rectangular in shape. At its center are the Deanship of Student Affairs, the bank, the restaurants, the cafeteria, the post-office, the sport facilities and playgrounds, the Main Library, the Consumer Cooperative Society, and the bookshop. In the south-western part of the campus, the scientific faculties (Science, Medicine, Nursing, Agriculture, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Dentistry) and the Hospital are located; the north-western part of the campus is occupied by the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Business Administration, the Faculty of Shari’a (Islamic Studies), the Faculty of Educational Sciences, and the Faculty of Law, in addition to the Campus Mosque. The north-eastern part of the campus accommodates female students hostels and faculty housing, in addition to the University Model School.

The campus is located in the north-western outskirts of Amman, Jubaiha.

Participants: Normally participants are evenly split between North America, Europe and Asia. American students might outnumber the others during some semesters.

Requirements: Good academic standing, minimum 2.5 GPA

Transcript & Credit: 240 (semester) or 120 (summer) contact hours issued on an official transcript from the University of Jordan, fully accredited by the Jordan Dept of Education and recognized by most U.S. institutions.

Other: Students can sometimes earn additional credit from their home university by keeping a journal of the weekly tours and other cultural activities that they participate in.

Other Program Notes:

• Saturday Tours may be organized to the following locations: Jerash & Ajloun, Madaba & Mount Nibo, Amman, Kerak Castle, Um Qais, Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, Desert Castles, Aqaba, Ma'een Hot Springs, Petra, Pella & Himma.


• Students are expected to pay some (1-3 entrance fees) to the historical sites. Places where sleeping overnight (Aqaba or Wadi Rum), students will need to pay for their own hotel.


• Classes Only option available: $2700 (Fall & Spring Semesters) or $2500 (Summer program)