Why Study Abroad in Jordan?
There are many Arabic-speaking countries for students to choose from when considering studying Arabic abroad. If you are trying to decide where to study Arabic abroad, here are just a few reasons why Jordan is a dream destination for many students:
Standard Spoken Arabic
The dialect of colloquial Arabic spoken in Jordan is Levantine Arabic, which is the most widely spoken dialect, spoken by Jordanians, Lebanese, Palestinians, and Syrians alike, and is well understood across the Arabic speaking world. If you are hoping to use Arabic in your future career, this is a great dialect to choose!
Incredible Nature and Cultural Sites
Jordan is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the carved red rose city of Petra. Experience the magic of the Wadi Rum desert, which has been a stunning setting for many films, including The Martian and Star Wars IX. For adventurous students, Jordan is home to one of the best hiking trails in the Middle East, the Jordan Trail, as well as world-class rock climbing in the Wadi Rum desert and canyoning in Wadi Mujib. There truly is something for all interests!
A Travel Point
From Jordan, you will have easy access to many other beautiful parts of the region. This includes affordable flights to Turkey, and Lebanon, land access to Jerusalem, and ferries or flights to neighbouring Egypt.
A Safe and Stable Country for Students
Jordan is sometimes described as the ‘Safe Haven of the Middle East,’ for its safe and stable political climate and its hospitality to foreigners. You will feel right at home in Jordan where everyone welcomes foreigners with an “Ahlan wa Sahlan!” (Welcome!).
Access to Internships in the Humanitarian and Development Sectors
Jordan is the central regional hub for most UN agencies and NGOs working on the Syrian and Yemeni crises. If you are interested in a career in the humanitarian or development sectors, Jordan is the perfect place to get involved and to practice your Arabic.
