Student city guide
Study in Zarqa
This guide explains student life in Zarqa, Jordan, including Zarqa features a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and cool, relatively short winters., Student Visa / Annual Residency Permit (Iqama) guidance, 12 universities. Explore verified details for Jordan below.
Student living overview
- Climate
- Zarqa features a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and cool, relatively short winters.
- Safety score
- 65/100
- English friendliness
- 40%
- Student visa
- Student Visa / Annual Residency Permit (Iqama)
- Work while studying
- International students are generally not permitted to work in Jordan on a student visa.
Potential advantages
- Home to major educational institutions like Hashemite University and Zarqa University.
- Significantly lower cost of living compared to the capital city, Amman.
- Offers an authentic, immersive Jordanian cultural experience away from heavy tourist areas.
Considerations
- Limited English spoken outside of university campuses.
- Fewer entertainment, dining, and leisure options than Amman.
- Public transportation infrastructure is basic and can be difficult for international students to navigate.
Student housing in Zarqa
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