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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 …
The German Jordanian University (GJU), through the Syrian Innovation in Academia (SyrIA) Project, implemented with the support of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has announced the International Conference on Syrian Higher Education Transformation (ICSHET 2026), which will be held in Amman from November 24 to 26, 2026. As part of the SyrIA Project’s efforts to promote academic exchange, institutional cooperation, and dialogue on the development and transformation of Syrian higher education, ICSHET 2026 will bring together researchers, higher education institutions, and international partners to exchange knowledge, explore opportunities for cooperation, and contribute to discussions on the future development and …
Preparing Teachers for the Future of Education The Higher Diploma in STEAM Education is an innovative professional programme jointly developed and implemented by the German Jordanian University and the Queen Rania Teacher Academy, with support from EDU-SYRIA and the European Union. The programme equips teachers and education professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to deliver integrated learning across Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. It promotes innovative teaching practices that connect disciplines, integrate technology effectively and strengthen creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making among students. Programme Objectives Programme Structure Programme element Details Credit hours 25 accredited credit hours …
EU-funded initiative equips teachers to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, with the first cohort beginning October 2026 Amman – September 8, 2026 – The German Jordanian University (GJU), in partnership with the Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) and with the support of the European Union-funded EDU-SYRIA Programme, has launched the Higher Diploma in STEAM Education for Teachers, to enhance teachers’ professional development, enabling them to keep pace with the rapid transformations in education and technology, and equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in the future. Higher Diploma in STEAM Education for Teachers consists of 25 …
The collaboration will support 14 students while strengthening access to employment-oriented technical education and contributing to poverty reduction. Amman, Jordan | 6 September 2026 Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) and RUWWAD Al-Tanmeya signed a partnership agreement, with the participation and support of the EDU-SYRIA Programme, a major educational initiative funded by the European Union, to assist 14 financially vulnerable Jordanian students enrolled in HTU’s Technical Degree Programs. The idea behind this collaboration emerged from the needs of underserved communities in Amman, particularly communities facing socioeconomic challenges, where many capable young people encounter financial barriers that limit their access to quality …
Amman, Jordan — 23 August 2026 The German Jordanian University (GJU) and Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) signed a partnership agreement on 23 August 2026 to develop and deliver Jordan’s first Higher Diploma in Integrated Education (STEAM), with support from the EU-funded EDU-SYRIA Programme. The new diploma pairs GJU’s academic strengths with QRTA’s track record in teacher training and professional development. Its goal is to give teachers the tools to build innovative, integrated lessons that draw together science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Beyond individual classrooms, the program is intended to help raise the overall quality of education in Jordan …
Amman, Jordan — 22 August 2026 The German Jordanian University (GJU) marked the graduation of the second cohort of its Training Diploma in Mental Health and Community Work at a ceremony held on Saturday, 22 August 2026, under the patronage of Minister of Education and Human Resources Development Dr. Azmi Mahafzah, in the presence of GJU President Prof. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli. The four-month program was organized by GJU’s Department of Social Work at the School of Applied Humanities and Social Sciences (SAHSS), in cooperation with the Consultation and Training Center and with support from the EU-funded EDU-SYRIA Programme. It brought together …
Jordan – July 2026 EDU-SYRIA has wrapped up its High School Summer Program (HSSP) 2026, a nine-day journey that took 35 ambitious high school students from Zaatari Refugee Camp across Jordan’s leading universities and cultural landmarks, opening doors to new academic and career horizons. Running from June 29 to July 9, the program began at Zarqa University, where students took their first steps into the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity through interactive sessions exploring how these industries are shaping the future of work. They also visited Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) where they were introduced to modern technical and …
Amman, Jordan — 9 July 2026 The EDU-SYRIA Program hosted its 21st Consortium Management Meeting on 9 July 2026 at the German Jordanian University (GJU) Jabal Amman Campus, bringing together the EDU-SYRIA management team, a representative of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jordan, and representatives from project partners, including the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Zarqa University (ZU), and Al-Hussein Technical University (HTU), to review program progress and discuss priorities for the next phase of implementation. The EU Delegation to Jordan was represented by Mr. Adrian …
Amman, Jordan — 8 July 2026 On 8 July 2026, the DAAD Regional Office Amman, with funding from the European Union (EU), organized an academic gathering for currently enrolled EDU-SYRIA master’s scholarship students from a number of Jordanian universities at the Mövenpick Hotel in Amman. The event was attended by 29 students and provided an opportunity for participants to connect with one another and engage with the scholarship team, fostering collaboration and strengthening the academic community. Attendees shared their educational experiences, discussed expectations for research and academic development, and explored opportunities for future collaboration. The gathering also featured a training …
