AMM → FRA · ≈ 3,000 km
Study in Germany from Jordan
Most public universities charge no tuition, only a semester contribution. The real work is the language, the blocked account and getting Tawjihi recognised.
Almost free study at public universities
- Tuition
- Semester contribution €150 – €400 (€1,500 a semester in Baden-Württemberg)
- Living costs
- Blocked account ≈ €11,904 for the year
- Language requirement
- German B2 – C1 (TestDaF/DSH), or English for international programmes
- Intakes
- Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)
- Work while studying
- 140 full days a year
- After graduation
- 18-month residence permit to find work
Figures are approximate and were last reviewed in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so the official source is the final reference: DAAD · uni-assist
Why Germany
What sets this destination apart
- No tuition in most states, even for international students.
- Many master’s programmes taught in English.
- 18 months to look for work after graduating, in a strong market for engineers.
Admission
What a Jordanian applicant needs
Popular fields:Mechanical and electrical engineering, informatics, medicine, natural sciences
- 01
Tawjihi alone usually leads to the preparatory year (Studienkolleg) and its assessment exam. A successful year at a Jordanian university can open direct entry in the same subject area.
- 02
Applications mostly go through uni-assist, which evaluates certificates.
- 03
Opening the blocked account is a condition for the visa.
Visas
Germany national student visa
A national visa applied for at the German embassy. Its core conditions are the blocked account and admission to a university or preparatory course.
Full steps and documents- Visa fee
- €75
- Proof of funds
- Blocked account ≈ €11,904 (€992 a month)
- Processing time
- 4 to 12 weeks after the appointment
Scholarships
Scholarships for Germany
Master’s · PhD · August – November, depending on the programmeFully fundedHelmut-Schmidt Programme (Public Policy and Good Governance)
Master’s · June – JulyFully fundedErasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Master’s · October – February, depending on the programmeFully fundedSwedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
Master’s · February (after applying to universities in January)Fully fundedJordan Ministry of Higher Education scholarships
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD · Announced on the ministry site through the year, mostly after Tawjihi resultsFully funded
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