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M.A. in Geography
The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
12,375 USDTuition Fee/year
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GeographyMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Geography
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master in Geography aims to provide the student with applied skills in physical and human geography and the skills of modern technologies in remote sensing and geographic information systems. The Department of Geography seeks to be one of the distinguished departments of geography at the global level and to be a major center for learning, and for graduates of the department to be able to compete successfully with graduates of international universities.
Program message The Department of Geography, through the application of effective teaching strategies and active learning, and using modern geographic laboratories, develops students' general skills: such as critical thinking, creative thinking, effective communication skills, and others. The department also develops students' specialized skills in the field of geography and in the fields of modern geographic technologies, such as remote sensing and geographic information systems. The department also works to provide its students with specialized geographical knowledge so that they are able to work in different fields and to enroll in postgraduate programs at the University of Jordan and other prestigious international universities. The department works hard to develop the lofty values of the students, especially the teachings of pure Islam, love of the homeland and belief in Arab unity and others, and to develop the benign attitudes of these students, especially in the areas of tolerance, acceptance of the other opinion, cooperative work and others.
Program overview
Main Subject
Geography
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master in Geography aims to provide the student with applied skills in physical and human geography and the skills of modern technologies in remote sensing and geographic information systems. The Department of Geography seeks to be one of the distinguished departments of geography at the global level and to be a major center for learning, and for graduates of the department to be able to compete successfully with graduates of international universities.
Program message The Department of Geography, through the application of effective teaching strategies and active learning, and using modern geographic laboratories, develops students' general skills: such as critical thinking, creative thinking, effective communication skills, and others. The department also develops students' specialized skills in the field of geography and in the fields of modern geographic technologies, such as remote sensing and geographic information systems. The department also works to provide its students with specialized geographical knowledge so that they are able to work in different fields and to enroll in postgraduate programs at the University of Jordan and other prestigious international universities. The department works hard to develop the lofty values of the students, especially the teachings of pure Islam, love of the homeland and belief in Arab unity and others, and to develop the benign attitudes of these students, especially in the areas of tolerance, acceptance of the other opinion, cooperative work and others.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Application
Undergraduate
IBT - 59, AMIDEAST (Jordan only) IELTS - 5, British Council Jordan only Equivalent Exam - 50%, Language Center in The University of Jordan
Documents Required:
The following required documents shall be uploaded to the electronic system as one PDF file whose size does not exceed (6 Megabytes). Moreover, in case the student is admitted to the program, he or she shall submit a hard duly certified copy of these documents.
1. A certified copy of the high school transcript (tawjihi) or equivalent.
2. A certified copy of the first university degree (bachelor's).
3. A certified copy of the diploma (if available).
4. A certified copy of the second university degree (master's) for PhD students.
5. A certified copy of the bachelor's, diploma, and master’s transcripts.
6. The grading system for graduates of non-Jordanian universities.
7. The equivalence of a certificate accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for certificates issued by official foreign and Arab universities.
8. A document that proves that the student has undergone the English language test.
9. Three personal photos.
10. A certified copy of the birth certificate with the national number on it.
11. A certified copy of the national ID card.
12. A copy of the military service book (for male students who were born in 1989 or before). 13. A no-objection paper for students who work in official, governmental, and any other institutions where workers are conditioned to get an approval to continue their study in advance. This applies to workers at UJ as well as at UJ hospital.
14. A hand-written approval issued by the eligible party stating a no-objection of the study for its holder. This applies to affiliates of the Jordanian Military Forces and Security Apparatuses.
15. A copy of a published (or an accepted for publication) research paper in a refereed scientific journal for students applying for PhD programs (if available).
16. A letter of a one-year practical experience in health service institutions or in learning and training in the required specialization. This applies to students applying for the master’s programs offered by the School of Nursing.
17. A 20-JD prepaid credit card for Jordanian students and a 150-JD prepaid credit card for non-Jordanian students. Such cards can be bought from the financial department, which is located on the second floor in the Unit of Admission and Registration at The University of Jordan.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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