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Higher education plays a pivotal role in protecting young refugees, providing them with the opportunity to master acquired skills, invest in their knowledge, and open doors to future development. This includes pursuing better livelihood opportunities and engaging positively with communities to make meaningful differences.
With the knowledge and skills obtained from an accredited higher education institution—often accompanied by learning a new language—educated young refugees gain a greater chance of becoming more self-reliant. UNHCR considers access to educational opportunities, including higher education, a top priority.
UNHCR actively collaborates with the Ministry of Higher Education to ensure refugee students can access the national higher education system in response to the Education 2030 Framework, which aims to ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Scholarship opportunities for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, diplomas, vocational training, certifications, skill-building programs, and online education can be accessed by visiting UNHCR offices, help desks, contacting the helpline, or exploring our official social media channels on Facebook and Twitter.
Important Update for All Refugees Regarding Bachelor's Degree Scholarships
Important Announcement for Refugees Regarding Bachelor’s Degree Scholarships
August 25, 2024
As the new academic year approaches, we understand that many of you aspire to continue your education or support your children in enrolling in university. Therefore, we would like to inform you that the application for the new DAFI scholarship for new students is not currently open. Updates will be shared on our Facebook page and the DAFI Student Committee page.
For inquiries about the Edu-Syria scholarship, please visit the official website or contact the scholarship team directly through the following methods:
- Mobile/WhatsApp: 0772131338
- Landline: 064294144
- Email: [email protected]
The DAFI Student Committee page: https://bit.ly/3z1jWNp
Opportunities and Discounts from Local Universities
We are pleased to inform you that the UNHCR has signed a new agreement with several local universities in Jordan to make access to higher education easier and more affordable for all refugees.
Under this agreement, many public universities in Jordan have reduced tuition fees for refugees, allowing them to register at the “parallel program” rate for Jordanian students instead of the international student rate. Refugees of all nationalities can now study at a lower cost at the following universities:
- Yarmouk University
- Al-Balqa Applied University
- Al al-Bayt University
- Tafila Technical University
For inquiries and contact:
- Al al-Bayt University: 0790249696
- Yarmouk University: 0798858833
- Al-Balqa Applied University: 0797192714
- Tafila Technical University: 0795533723
- The Hashemite University: 0795533723
Additionally, other universities included in this agreement offer scholarships or tuition discounts of up to 60% for refugee students. These universities are:
Al-Hussein Technical University – The Hashemite University – Zarqa University – German Jordanian University – Applied Science Private University – Princess Sumaya University for Technology – Luminus Technical University College
If you are interested in pursuing higher education at any of the universities mentioned above, please contact each university directly through their phone numbers or email to obtain more information about tuition fees, available majors, and application procedures.
Al al-Bayt University
Al al-Bayt University announces that Syrian students in Jordan will be treated the same as Jordanian students in the parallel Jordanian program regarding credit hour fees. This is conditional upon presenting a Syrian Community Service Card (MoI Card) and a UNHCR-issued refugee document in Jordan.
Contact Number: 0790249696
Tafila Technical University
Tafila Technical University announces that foreign students (including Syrians and non-Syrians) will be treated the same as Jordanian students in the parallel program in terms of credit hour fees. Syrian students must present their UNHCR-issued refugee document and Syrian Community Service Card (Security Card).
Zarqa University
Zarqa University announces discounts for Syrian students in Jordan on credit hour fees for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. This is conditional upon presenting a UNHCR-issued refugee document.
Click here to view the discount details
Higher Education Opportunities Platforms
Al-Fanar Media
Fanar Media Foundation
Fanar Media is one of the top news providers in the Arab world, with a particular focus on the challenges of higher education. As an independent, non-profit news organization, Fanar Media offers in-depth daily coverage of education, research, arts, and culture issues, with a special interest in refugees and education in conflict zones.
In addition to its editorial service, Fanar Media aims to provide useful information and resources for students, their families, professors, faculty members, and administrators. One of its most popular resources is its scholarship database for Arab students. Fanar Media uses strict criteria to filter only high-quality scholarships with titles that reflect reality. It also publishes a weekly newsletter that includes the latest updates on this database.
Visit this platform and learn more by clicking on this link.
Institute of International Education (IIE)
In response to global educational emergencies, the Institute of International Education (IIE), with support from the Catalyst Foundation for Global Education, developed the Platform for Education in Emergency Response (PEER). PEER is an online information exchange hub that enables displaced and refugee students to connect with educational opportunities so they can continue their formal and informal higher education.
Governments, non-governmental organizations, institutions, and volunteers are making significant efforts to help displaced and refugee students, but they are often unaware of similar or parallel initiatives in the field. Students often learn about scholarships and other opportunities by chance or word of mouth and frequently lack the resources and knowledge to navigate the application processes. To bridge this gap, PEER created a comprehensive platform that provides a database of educational opportunities and additional resources for students. PEER collaborates with partners to exchange knowledge and best practices in higher education during emergencies, build capacity within the PEER network, and create new opportunities for collaboration between PEER partners.
Through IIE PEER, refugee students can search for, identify, and follow scholarship opportunities worldwide, covering a wide range of subjects. Additionally, IIE PEER also catalogs hundreds of language learning courses and online courses that may benefit students in strengthening their skills.
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.
All refugee students registered with UNHCR in Jordan are eligible to enroll in public schools and receive free education.
For the second semester of the 2024/25 academic year, enrollment requirements remain unchanged. Free education continues to be available for refugees from grades 1 to 12, including both morning and afternoon shifts in host community schools and schools within refugee camps.
To access these services, please ensure your Asylum Seeker Certificate is valid.