Healthcare for Students in Jordan

The system in outline

Jordan has a well-developed health sector by regional standards, with private hospitals and clinics in Amman and the larger cities, public hospitals and health centres, and a dense pharmacy network that dispenses many medicines directly.

How you pay

Payment usually runs through insurance, institutional arrangements or out of pocket, depending on your status and your policy. Confirm before you need care: whether your insurance pays the provider directly or reimburses you, what the excess is, and which facilities are covered.

University provision

Many universities operate a campus clinic or have an arrangement with a nearby hospital. Ask the institution's international office what is available to students and on what terms — this is often the cheapest first point of contact.

Pharmacies

Pharmacies are numerous and are often the first place people go for minor illness. Pharmacists are generally helpful and may advise on whether to see a doctor. Bring a supply of any regular prescription medicine, and check whether your specific medicine is available locally.

Emergencies

Jordan has a national emergency number. Confirm the current numbers for ambulance, police and civil defence on arrival and store them in your phone rather than relying on memory.

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