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Universities in Madaba

1 higher-education institution(s) in this directory are located in Madaba. This page covers the institutions themselves plus the practical side — cost, housing, transport and student life — because location shapes the student experience as much as the programme does.

1 institutionsMadaba Governorate

In short

A historic town south-west of Amman, known for its mosaics and proximity to Mount Nebo. A small heritage town close enough to Amman for commuting, with a distinct archaeology and tourism identity.

UniversityMadaba

American University of Madaba

الجامعة الأمريكية في مادبا

UniversityPrivate

Most relevant to applicants who want a fully English-medium undergraduate experience in Jordan without studying abroad, and who value small-cohort teaching.…

  • StrengthsEngineering, Information Technology, Business, Design & Media
  • LevelsBachelor, Master
View profile Verified September 2026

Living and studying in Madaba

A small heritage town close enough to Amman for commuting, with a distinct archaeology and tourism identity.

Cost of living

Lower than Amman; reasonable for students who want proximity without capital-city rent.

Transport

Short drive from Amman and the airport; manageable commute.

Housing

Small-town rental market; many students commute from Amman.

Student life

Heritage-focused — mosaic heritage, Mount Nebo, and the Dead Sea within reach.

Advantages

  • Home to Jordan's principal boarding school and an English-medium university
  • Direct access to archaeological and heritage sites for field study
  • Close to Amman without Amman costs

Considerations

  • Very small student city
  • No Arabic-language centre provision of note
  • Limited nightlife and urban amenities

Approximate location for orientation. Coordinates are recorded to one decimal place; confirm the exact campus or school address with the institution.

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Sources & verification

Priority order: official Jordanian government authorities → official institution websites → accreditation organisations → official ranking organisations → Visit Jordan → other reliable sources. Claims that could not be verified from these are marked as unverified rather than presented as fact.

  1. governmentJordan Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research https://mohe.gov.jo/EN/
  2. otherOpenStreetMap https://www.openstreetmap.org/