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Study in Ma'an

This guide explains student life in Ma'an, Jordan, including an estimated monthly student budget of $500, Ma'an features an arid desert climate with hot, dry summers and cool to cold winters., Annual Residence Permit for Studying guidance, 4 universities. Explore verified details for Jordan below.

Ma'an, Jordan
Ma'an, Jordan — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$500
Climate
Ma'an features an arid desert climate with hot, dry summers and cool to cold winters.
Safety score
75/100
English friendliness
25%
Student visa
Annual Residence Permit for Studying
Work while studying
International students are not legally permitted to work in Jordan on a student visa.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$150
  • Food$200
  • Transport$50
  • Leisure$100

Rent is for Estimated cost for a single room in shared student accommodation in Ma'an, as official university housing rates are not published.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Extremely affordable cost of living compared to the capital, Amman.
  • Close proximity to world-famous historical and archaeological sites like Petra.
  • Excellent environment for deep immersion into the Arabic language and traditional Jordanian culture.

Considerations

  • Very limited English spoken in the local community outside the university.
  • Fewer entertainment, dining, and leisure options than larger cities.
  • Highly conservative social environment requiring strict adherence to local customs and modest dress codes.
  • Remote desert location with extreme summer heat.

Student housing in Ma'an

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Universities in Ma'an

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Figures for Ma'an are researched estimates and are not taken from an official published budget, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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