Cost of Studying Abroad from Jordan 2026
Complete breakdown of tuition fees, living costs, and top scholarships available to Jordanian and Arab students across the world's most popular study destinations. (Updated April 2026)
Country-by-Country Cost Comparison (2026)
United States
Tuition
$20,000–$60,000/year
Living Costs
$12,000–$18,000/year
Estimated Total
$32,000–$78,000/year
Available scholarships: Fulbright, Knight-Hennessy, university aid
Public universities cost significantly less than private ones
United Kingdom
Tuition
£15,000–£35,000/year
Living Costs
£12,000–£15,000/year
Estimated Total
£27,000–£50,000/year
Available scholarships: Chevening, Commonwealth, university scholarships
Master's programs are usually just one year
Canada
Tuition
CAD 20,000–40,000/year
Living Costs
CAD 12,000–16,000/year
Estimated Total
CAD 32,000–56,000/year
Available scholarships: Lester B. Pearson, Vanier, university scholarships
Excellent post-graduation immigration pathway
Germany
Tuition
Free or symbolic (€300–400/semester)
Living Costs
€850–€1,100/month
Estimated Total
~€10,000–14,000/year (living only)
Available scholarships: DAAD, Erasmus Mundus, research grants
Public universities are nearly tuition-free for all nationalities
Australia
Tuition
AUD 25,000–45,000/year
Living Costs
AUD 20,000–25,000/year
Estimated Total
AUD 45,000–70,000/year
Available scholarships: Australia Awards, Melbourne International
Work rights allow 48 hours per fortnight during semester
Jordan
Tuition
JOD 3,000–8,000/year
Living Costs
JOD 3,000–5,000/year
Estimated Total
JOD 6,000–13,000/year
Available scholarships: University merit scholarships, government grants
Excellent low-cost option for international students
"Germany remains the world's best value for the serious Jordanian student — world-class education at roughly one-quarter the cost of the US or UK. The main hurdle is the German language requirement in many programs."
Ahmad Al-Shatnawi — Lead Admissions Advisor, Shatnawi Education
How to Reduce the Cost of Studying Abroad?
- Apply for full scholarships like Chevening, Fulbright, or DAAD — covering tuition and living costs entirely
- Choose Germany for near-free tuition with world-class education quality
- Study in Jordan for an internationally recognized degree at a fraction of Western costs
- Apply for institutional financial aid directly from universities
- Consider 2+2 joint programs with Jordanian and international universities
- Explore part-online programs to save on accommodation costs
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