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%.

16Universities and colleges
16 – 55Price per credit hour (JOD)
60 – 65%Published minimum average
2,112 – 7,260Estimated cost (JOD)

Universities that teach Arabic Language and Literature (Bachelor)

UniversityCityPrice per credit hourCredit hoursEstimated costMinimum average
The Hashemite UniversityPublic
Faculty of Arts
Zarqa16 JOD——65%
The University of JordanPublic
Arts
Amman16 JOD1322,112 JOD65%
Al-Balqa Applied UniversityPublic
Salt College for Human Sciences / Salt
Salt20 JOD1322,640 JOD65%
Al-Balqa Applied UniversityPublic
Princess Alia University College / Female (Shmeisani)
Salt20 JOD1322,640 JOD65%
Al-Balqa Applied UniversityPublic
Irbid University College
Salt20 JOD1322,640 JOD65%
Jerash University
Arts
Jerash24.5 JOD1323,234 JOD60%
Al-Balqa Applied UniversityPublic
Ajloun University College
Salt25 JOD1323,300 JOD65%
Irbid National UniversityIrbid25 JOD——60%
Tafila Technical UniversityPublic
Faculty of Arts
Tafilah26 JOD——65%
Al-Hussein Bin Talal UniversityPublicMa'an28 JOD——65%
Mutah UniversityPublic
Faculty of Arts
Karak30 JOD1354,050 JOD65%
The University of Jordan - Aqaba BranchPublicAqaba30 JOD——65%
Yarmouk UniversityPublicIrbid30 JOD——65%
Philadelphia University
Arts and Educational Sciences
Jerash40 JOD1325,280 JOD60%
University of Petra
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Amman40 JOD1355,400 JOD60%
Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
Faculty of Arts
Amman45 JOD1325,940 JOD60%
Middle East University
Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciences
Amman50 JOD1326,600 JOD60%
Zarqa University
Faculty of Arts
Zarqa55 JOD1327,260 JOD60%
Al al-Bayt UniversityPublicAdmission paused this round
Arts, Sciences and Humanities
Mafraq30 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).

Cheapest universities for Arabic Language and Literature after discounts →

Universities offering a Master's in Arabic Language and Literature

UniversityCityPrice per hour (Jordanian)Price per hour (non-Jordanian)Required bachelor grade
The World Islamic Sciences and Education University (WISE)Public
كلية الآداب والعلوم
Amman55 JOD100 USD—
Al-Balqa Applied UniversityPublic
كلية الأميرة عالية الجامعية
Salt70 JOD150 USD—
Jerash University
Arts
Jerash75 JOD——
Mutah UniversityPublic
Arts
Karak80 JOD200 USDجيد فأعلى للماجستير
The University of JordanPublicAmman80 JOD375 USD—
Yarmouk UniversityPublicIrbid100 JOD——
Al al-Bayt UniversityPublicMafraq———
Al-Hussein Bin Talal UniversityPublicMa'an———

Universities offering a PhD in Arabic Language and Literature

UniversityCityPrice per hour (Jordanian)Price per hour (non-Jordanian)Required bachelor grade
The University of JordanPublicAmman100 JOD375 USD—
Yarmouk UniversityPublicIrbid150 JOD——
The Hashemite UniversityPublicZarqa———

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