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EDU-SYRIA Programme is a series of EU-funded projects via the EU Regional Trust Fund (EUTF) in response to the Syrian crisis, directed and managed by the German Jordanian University in Jordan. The programme provides higher education and training scholarships to Syrian refugees and underprivileged Jordanian youth to improve their livelihood by being self-sufficient. The current EDUSYRIA phase, 15 million Euros, has been awarding 2,245 scholarships through eight Actions/Components that are implemented by a consortium of 9 national and international, academic and NGO partners. Among the consortium partners is NUFFIC, an international Dutch organization for the internationalization in education. NUFFICs’ global …
On 14 October 2025 The Syrian Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Marwan Al-Halabi, praised the pioneering role of the EDU-SYRIA Scholarship Programme, funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU), in enabling Syrian refugees to continue their higher education during the ongoing refugee crisis. During his visit to the university, Dr. Al-Halabi met with its President, Prof. Alaa Al-Din Al-Halhouli, Mr. Adrian Fernandez Dickmanns, a representative from the EU Delegation to Jordan, and the EDU-SYRIA project team. He also engaged with a group of Syrian students benefiting from the program, listening to their experiences …
Amman, Jordan – 31 August 2025 – The EDU-SYRIA programme, funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU), and Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), one of the Crown Prince Foundation initiatives, officially signed a partnership agreement at the German Jordanian University. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Adrian Fernandez Dickmanns, Attaché/Program Manager on Migration at the European Union Delegation to Jordan, along with representatives from GJU, HTU, and the EDU-SYRIA management team. Under the partnership, 40 vocational education opportunities will be provided, including 20 for Jordanian youth who are benefiting from Al-Aman Fund, and …
The EDU-SYRIA/EDU-JORDAN program, funded by the European Union and managed by the German Jordanian University in partnership with several Jordanian and international educational institutions, announces the opening of applications for technical degree scholarships at Al-Hussein Technical University for the academic year 2025/2026 for Jordanians benefiting from the Al-Aman Fund. Application Period: Opens on Monday, August 18, 2025 and closes on Sunday, August 31, 2025. 1. Eligibility Criteria 2. How to Apply 3. Important Notes Inquiries & Support We are available to answer your inquiries, guide you through the application process, resolve any issues you may face, and provide any necessary …
The EDU-SYRIA / EDU-JORDAN program, funded by the European Union and managed by the German Jordanian University in partnership with several Jordanian and international educational institutions, announces the opening of applications for Technical Degree Scholarships at Al Hussein Technical University for the 2025/2026 academic year. The scholarships are available to Syrian refugees in Jordan who hold a UNHCR asylum seeker card. The application period starts on Monday 18/08/2025 and ends on Sunday, 31/08/2025. 1. Eligibility Requirements 2. Required Documents 3. Application Steps 4. Important Notes For inquiries and assistance:We are pleased to announce that we are available to answer your …
The EDU-SYRIA/EDU-JORDAN program, funded by the European Union and managed by the German Jordanian University, announces that the door is now open for Syrian refugees to apply for Bachelors degree scholarships at Zarqa University (all specializations except dentist) for the upcoming academic year 2025/2026. The registration period is open from Monday 18/08/2025 to Sunday 31/08/2025. 1. Applicants must be: 2. Required documents: 3. The registration process: 4. Important notes: 5. Inquiries and assistance: We are pleased to announce that we are available immediately to answer your questions, guide you through the application process, resolve any issues encountered, and provide any clarifications needed regarding the new EDU-SYRIA scholarships. …
Over two inspiring weeks, students explored the worlds of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and STEM through hands-on workshops, campus visits, and outdoor adventures. Their journey took them from tech labs at Zarqa University to Oxygen Eco Camp in Al-‘Alouk, a STEM-packed day at Mind Lab, team building at the Adventure and Challenge Forest (Ranger Camp), a university tour at JUST, an exciting visit to Bookagri, and a scenic day in Ajloun, each experience filled with discovery, teamwork, and growth. The program concluded on July 10th with a vibrant event hosted by GJU. Mind Lab led exciting activities, including chemistry experiments, challenges, …
On June 19, 2025, EDU-SYRIA project, funded by the EU and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU), convened the eighteenth consortium management meeting at GJU. The meeting gathered the EDU-SYRIA management team, the representative of the European Union Delegation to Jordan, and representatives from the project partners, including Zarqa University (ZU), Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA), Luminus Technical University College (LTUC), Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The goal of the meeting was to review the project’s overall progress, highlight achievements, and plan the next steps. The discussion covered four main topics: – …
EDU-SYRIA, a scholarship program funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU), proudly celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of participants in the Diploma Program in Mental Health and Social Work, held at the German Jordanian University. The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, may God protect him, and was attended on his behalf by former Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Scientific Research, Professor Dr. Walid Al-Maani. The Mental Health Diploma Program was implemented by the School of Applied Humanities and Social Sciences …
On Friday & Saturday 23-24/05/2025, EDU-SYRIA team organized a two-day trip to Wadi Rum & Aqaba for 45 of EDU-SYRIA III students at Zarqa university to engage them with the Jordanian culture and heritage. The trip started by picking up the students from Za’arary Camp, Mafraq. Zarka and Amman before moving to start their visit to Wadi Rum the ‘valley of the moon’, one of the most spectacular desert landscapes on earth, Wadi Rum started with the Jeep tour to enjoy the beauty of Wadi Rum desert sands, mountains and watch the charm of the sunset , after having dinner …
Amman, Jordan – [May 22, 2025] – The German Jordanian University (GJU) proudly hosted the closing ceremony of the EDU-SYRIA III project, marking the conclusion of a landmark chapter in a transformative scholarship program funded by the European Union (EU). The event was attended by distinguished guests, including Ms. Wieke Waterschoot, Representative of the EU Ambassador to Jordan, ambassadors, partners, and student beneficiaries. Launched in 2015, the EDU-SYRIA program has been dedicated to empowering Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian youth through education. With a total budget of €37.6 million, including €15 million for EDU-SYRIA III alone, EDU-SYRIA project has provided …
