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Middlebury School in the Middle East: Jordan (Amman) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Amman, Jordan
  • Program Terms: Fall, FullYear Fall Site, FullYear Spring Site, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Middlebury Schools Abroad 
  • **This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: Arabic Minimum GPA: 2.7
Areas of Study: Arabic, Arabic Language & Literature, History, Middle Eastern Studies, Political Science Program Status: Colby-approved program
Program Description:
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Amman, founded in 7000 B.C., the capital and largest city in Jordan, is situated in a rolling area of northwest Jordan, just twenty-five miles from the Dead Sea.

Seven surrounding hills help shape the city.  Amman is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world having been home to a multitude of civilizations over the years - the Ammonites, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Nabateans and Romans, Byzantines and Umayyad Arabs.

Today Amman is a prospering modern metropolis filled with ancient ruins, art galleries, and museums.  It serves as a hub within the Middle East for commerce and trade.  With a tradition of welcoming refugees and immigrants from nearby countries, Amman is a multi-cultural and multi denominational city and one of the most liberal and westernized cities in the region.  

The School in the Middle East-Jordan is based at the University of Jordan, Jordan’s oldest public 4-year institution of higher education, established in 1962. With a strong emphasis on research, and a rich background in liberal arts, the University of Jordan is an excellent host for students of all academic backgrounds.



**This program is currently not accepting applications.