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Higher education plays a pivotal role to master the skills earned, and invest in the knowledge received, opening the doors to future development, in terms of chasing better opportunity to livelihoods, engaging positively with communities to make a difference.
With knowledge and skills obtained from an accredited higher education institution and often the acquisition of a new language, educated young refugees stand a greater chance of becoming self-reliant; UNHCR considers refugee access to educational opportunities including higher education is a very high priority.
UNHCR is actively engaged with the Ministry of Higher Education to ensure access of refugee students in the higher education national system responding to the 2030 education framework to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
As per the latest decision of the Government of Jordan, and to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, students and academic personnel that haven’t received their vaccine will not be allowed access to university/college campuses. If you haven’t received your vaccine yet, please visit our FAQs page by clicking here!
Announcement of any scholarship for bachelor’s or master’s degree, diplomas, vocational trainings, certificates, skill building and online learning programmes can be found by visiting UNHCR premises, this website, helpdesks, calling the Helpline or visiting our official social media channels on Facebook and Twitter.
Offers & Discounts from Local Universities
Ammon Applied University College (AAUC)
Ammon Applied University College (AAUC) is offering refugee students of all nationalities in Jordan similar financial support to that offered to Jordanian students, including:
- Reduction on the tuition fees for the different degrees in the Bachelor’s and Diploma programmes – based on the availability of slots
- Reduction in fees is applied to the cost of credit hours only
- Reduction amounts to 50% for female students and 25% for male students
- Student must be registered with UNHCR Jordan
- To view the list of programmes and tuition fees, please click here!
Arab Open University
The Arab Open University announced the opportunity for Syrian students in Jordan to enroll in the university at Jordanian students’ rates. The student must provide the Service Card issued by the Ministry of Interior and the Asylum Seeker Certificate issued by UNHCR Jordan.
For further details: http://www.aou.edu.jo/Pages/default.aspx
Al al Bayt University
Al al Bayt University announced the opportunity for Syrian students in Jordan to enroll in the university at Jordanian students’ rates under the Parallel Jordanian System. The student must provide the Service Card issued by the Ministry of Interior and the Asylum Seeker Certificate issued by UNHCR Jordan.
Tafila Technical University
Tafila Technical University announced the opportunity for foreign students in Jordan (Syrian AND non-Syrian) to enroll in the university at Jordanian students’ rates under the Parallel System. The student must provide the Asylum Seeker Certificate issued by UNHCR Jordan and Service Card issued by the Ministry of Interior (for Syrian students).
Zarqa University
Zarqa University offers Syrian students in Jordan to enroll in the university with discounted rates for Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degree programmes. The student must provide the Asylum Seeker Certificate issued by UNHCR Jordan.
For details on the discounted rates, please click here.
Amman Arab University
Amman Arab University offers refugee students in Jordan of different nationalities to enroll in the university with discounted rates for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes. The student must provide the Asylum Seeker Certificate issued by UNHCR Jordan.
For details on the discounted rates, please click here.
For more information, please call Ms. Rand: 0795051111.
Other Programmes
1. Professional Courses
New professional courses from the Jesuit Worldwide Learning for refugees of all nationalities in Jordan in different fields:
- Learning facilitator
- Peace leader
- Creative writing & design (web design)
- E-commerce, accounting & entrepreneurship
- Community-based eco-tourism
Eligibility criteria:
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Candidate must have a high school diploma
The duration of the courses is 6 months. Deadline for applications is Friday 20 August 2021. For more information on the programme and to apply, please contact the learning centre coordinator Ms. Basma: 0795759033
2. Al Ghurair Young Thinkers Program (YTP):
The Al Ghurair Young Thinkers Program (YTP) is a free-of-charge online education platform that provides career awareness and exposure, in addition to courses in various skill areas to support transitions from education to employment.
Applicants must be of Arab nationality and aged 13 to 35. Eligible candidates are encouraged to sign up and benefit from this programme through the following link: https://youngthinker.org/
Use this special registration code dedicated for refugees in Jordan when signing up: #UNHCR
This programme is powered by Arizona State University (ASU).
Higher Education Opportunities Platforms
Al-Fanar Media
Al-Fanar Media (AFM) is among the top news providers in the Arab World, with a particular focus on higher education challenges. As an independent, nonprofit news organization, AFM has daily coverage of education, research, arts and culture. AFM has a particular focus on refugees and education in conflict zones.
In addition to news, Al-Fanar Media strives to provide useful information and resources to students, families of students, professors, faculty, and administrators. One of the most popular resources is the Scholarship Database for Arab students. Tight criteria is employed to filter only high-quality scholarships with titles that reflect reality. A weekly newsletter is also published that advertises the newest additions to this database.
Visit this platform and learn more by clicking on this link.
Institute of International Education (IIE)
In response to the world’s global education emergencies, the Institute of International Education (IIE) supported by the Catalyst Foundation for Universal Education developed the Platform for Education in Emergencies Response (PEER), an online clearinghouse enabling displaced and refugee students to connect with educational opportunities so they may continue formal and informal higher education.
Governments, NGOs, foundations and volunteers are undertaking great efforts to assist displaced and refugee students but are often unaware of parallel or similar initiatives in the field. Students find out about scholarships and other opportunities through coincidence or word of mouth and often lack the resources and knowledge to navigate the application processes. To bridge this gap, PEER created a holistic platform that offers a database with educational opportunities and additional resources for students. PEER engages with partners to share knowledge and best practices in higher education in emergencies, builds capacity within the PEER network, and creates new opportunities for collaboration among PEER partners.
Through IIE PEER, refugee and displaced students can search for, identify, and pursue scholarship opportunities all over the world, for a wide range of subjects. In addition to that, IIE PEER also catalogs hundreds of language learning and online courses that students may take advantage of to strengthen their skills.
Visit this platform and learn more by clicking on this link: www.iiepeer.org
Connected Learning Hubs
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has established three Connected Learning Hubs in the Zaatari and Azraq refugee camps in partnership with Learning Equality and Google.org. These hubs serve as innovative educational platforms designed to enhance the quality of education by providing advanced digital learning resources.
The hubs utilize the “Kolibri” e-learning platform, which offers comprehensive educational content covering subjects such as mathematics, Arabic, English, science, and technology, alongside general knowledge resources. This platform is specifically designed to complement national curricula, providing learners with access to supportive educational materials.
UNHCR and its partners have enabled students to benefit from the platform independently and supported the integration of virtual class functionalities as a practical method to access educational materials. The initiative aims to ensure the continuity of learning support programs in alignment with the Ministry of Education’s efforts to reach all students.
A team of qualified refugee facilitators provides essential support to students during educational sessions, ensuring an effective learning experience. These hubs are accessible to male and female refugees aged 13 to 17, allowing them to utilize the platform and benefit from the services provided at the centers.
The project is implemented by Save the Children (https://savethechildren.org.jo/) in Sector Two and Six of the Zaatari camp and Village Two of the Azraq camp. The hubs operate five days a week, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM:
- Zaatari Camp: Ahmad Al-Aqrabawi | +962 798985466
- Azraq Camp: Farah Al-Mubaideen | +962 791249254
This project is implemented in collaboration with UNHCR and the Learning for All organization.