Arabic Language and Literature in Jordan: universities, fees and minimum averages
16 universities and colleges in Jordan offer Arabic Language and Literature (9 of them public). The price per credit hour ranges from 16 JOD to 55 JOD. The estimated cost of the study plan ranges from 2,112 JOD to 7,260 JOD. The published minimum average ranges from 60% to 65%.
Universities that teach Arabic Language and Literature (Bachelor)
| University | City | Price per credit hour | Credit hours | Estimated cost | Minimum average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hashemite UniversityPublic Faculty of Arts | Zarqa | 16 JOD | — | — | 65% |
| The University of JordanPublic Arts | Amman | 16 JOD | 132 | 2,112 JOD | 65% |
| Al-Balqa Applied UniversityPublic Salt College for Human Sciences / Salt | Salt | 20 JOD | 132 | 2,640 JOD | 65% |
| Al-Balqa Applied UniversityPublic Princess Alia University College / Female (Shmeisani) | Salt | 20 JOD | 132 | 2,640 JOD | 65% |
| Al-Balqa Applied UniversityPublic Irbid University College | Salt | 20 JOD | 132 | 2,640 JOD | 65% |
| Jerash University Arts | Jerash | 24.5 JOD | 132 | 3,234 JOD | 60% |
| Al-Balqa Applied UniversityPublic Ajloun University College | Salt | 25 JOD | 132 | 3,300 JOD | 65% |
| Irbid National University | Irbid | 25 JOD | — | — | 60% |
| Tafila Technical UniversityPublic Faculty of Arts | Tafilah | 26 JOD | — | — | 65% |
| Al-Hussein Bin Talal UniversityPublic | Ma'an | 28 JOD | — | — | 65% |
| Mutah UniversityPublic Faculty of Arts | Karak | 30 JOD | 135 | 4,050 JOD | 65% |
| The University of Jordan - Aqaba BranchPublic | Aqaba | 30 JOD | — | — | 65% |
| Yarmouk UniversityPublic | Irbid | 30 JOD | — | — | 65% |
| Philadelphia University Arts and Educational Sciences | Jerash | 40 JOD | 132 | 5,280 JOD | 60% |
| University of Petra Faculty of Arts and Sciences | Amman | 40 JOD | 135 | 5,400 JOD | 60% |
| Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Faculty of Arts | Amman | 45 JOD | 132 | 5,940 JOD | 60% |
| Middle East University Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciences | Amman | 50 JOD | 132 | 6,600 JOD | 60% |
| Zarqa University Faculty of Arts | Zarqa | 55 JOD | 132 | 7,260 JOD | 60% |
| Al al-Bayt UniversityPublicAdmission paused this round Arts, Sciences and Humanities | Mafraq | 30 JOD | — | — | 65% |
Sorted from the lowest price. Price per credit hour: regular (competitive) admission at public universities and the single price at private ones, for Jordanian students. Estimated cost = credit hours × price per hour; other fees are not included. Open a university for parallel and international prices and the accepted Tawjihi branches (pages in Arabic).
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Universities offering a Master's in Arabic Language and Literature
| University | City | Price per hour (Jordanian) | Price per hour (non-Jordanian) | Required bachelor grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The World Islamic Sciences and Education University (WISE)Public كلية الآداب والعلوم | Amman | 55 JOD | 100 USD | — |
| Al-Balqa Applied UniversityPublic كلية الأميرة عالية الجامعية | Salt | 70 JOD | 150 USD | — |
| Jerash University Arts | Jerash | 75 JOD | — | — |
| Mutah UniversityPublic Arts | Karak | 80 JOD | 200 USD | جيد فأعلى للماجستير |
| The University of JordanPublic | Amman | 80 JOD | 375 USD | — |
| Yarmouk UniversityPublic | Irbid | 100 JOD | — | — |
| Al al-Bayt UniversityPublic | Mafraq | — | — | — |
| Al-Hussein Bin Talal UniversityPublic | Ma'an | — | — | — |
Universities offering a PhD in Arabic Language and Literature
| University | City | Price per hour (Jordanian) | Price per hour (non-Jordanian) | Required bachelor grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of JordanPublic | Amman | 100 JOD | 375 USD | — |
| Yarmouk UniversityPublic | Irbid | 150 JOD | — | — |
| The Hashemite UniversityPublic | Zarqa | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Arabic Language and Literature cost per credit hour in Jordan?
Based on EduQarar data for 15 universities and colleges, the price per credit hour for Arabic Language and Literature ranges from 16 JOD to 55 JOD. At public universities (regular admission): 16 – 30 JOD; at private universities: 24.5 – 55 JOD. Parallel and international prices are on each university's page.
Which university has the lowest price for Arabic Language and Literature?
The lowest price per credit hour we have is 16 JOD at The Hashemite University (regular, competitive admission).
What is the minimum average for Arabic Language and Literature?
The published minimum ranges from 60% at Jerash University to 65% at Yarmouk University. The minimum is a condition to apply; at public universities the actual cut-off is set by competition each round.
Which public universities offer Arabic Language and Literature?
The University of Jordan, Yarmouk University, Mutah University, The Hashemite University, Al al-Bayt University, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Tafila Technical University and The University of Jordan - Aqaba Branch.
Which private universities offer Arabic Language and Literature?
Middle East University, Philadelphia University, University of Petra, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Zarqa University, Jerash University and Irbid National University.
Where can I study a Master's in Arabic Language and Literature in Jordan?
It is offered by The University of Jordan, Yarmouk University, Mutah University, Al al-Bayt University, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, The World Islamic Sciences and Education University (WISE) and Jerash University. The price per credit hour for Jordanian students ranges from 55 JOD to 100 JOD.
Where can I study a PhD in Arabic Language and Literature in Jordan?
It is offered by The University of Jordan, Yarmouk University and The Hashemite University. The price per credit hour for Jordanian students ranges from 100 JOD to 150 JOD.
Sources: the official websites of the universities and colleges and the Unified Admission Coordination Unit · data last updated: 2026-10-21 · All majors · How we collect the data