Shatnawi Education

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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