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

• Enable educators to design and implement integrated learning experiences connected to real-life contexts.
• Promote creativity, innovation and problem-solving through modern thinking approaches.
• Support the effective use of emerging technologies and digital tools in education.
• Strengthen students’ critical thinking, collaboration and twenty-first-century skills.
• Improve the quality of education through practical, learner-centred teaching approaches.

Programme Structure

Programme element	Details
Credit hours	25 accredited credit hours
Courses	12 compulsory and elective courses
Practical learning	Approximately 400 hours
Study duration	One full academic year
Location	German Jordanian University Jabal Amman Campus
Language	Arabic as the primary language of instruction

Curriculum Areas

• Foundations and Policies of Integrated STEAM Education
• Curriculum and Teaching Methods
• Innovation and Technology

Courses address integrated curriculum design, STEAM teaching methods, innovative thinking, educational technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, early childhood education, vocational education, inclusive education and education policy.

What Makes the Programme Unique

• A flexible and interdisciplinary programme design.
• A strong focus on practical classroom experience and field application.
• Diverse and innovative teaching methods.
• Integration of technology and emerging educational tools.
• Access to the combined academic and professional expertise of GJU and QRTA.
• Alignment with Jordan’s strategic priorities for improving education, integrating technology and supporting innovation.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a recognised bachelor’s degree with a minimum rating of Good or its equivalent.
• Have completed their bachelor’s degree through regular attendance.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the programme.
• Successfully pass the required admission interview.

Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree with a Pass rating may be admitted subject to the conditions specified in the official admission announcement.

Application Details

Application period: 23 August to 20 September 2026

Application fee: JOD 25, non-refundable

Programme location: GJU Jabal Amman Campus

Study duration: One full academic year

Applicants are required to submit copies of their academic certificates and transcripts, identification documents, an updated CV and any available experience or training certificates. Please consult the official admission announcement for the complete requirements.

Apply Now

Applications must be submitted through the German Jordanian University’s online application portal:

Register for the Higher Diploma in STEAM Education

Contact

Email: Admission.dgs@gju.edu.jo

Telephone: +962 6 429 4444, extensions 4812, 4814 or 4552