New amendments to Jordan's 2026 Instructions for the Recognition of Non-Jordanian Academic Qualifications have officially entered into force following their publication in Official Gazette No. 6056. The amendments are to be read in conjunction with the original 2023 regulations as a single regulatory framework.
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The revisions include an amendment to Article 4 of the original instructions by adding the phrase "or computer-related" to the end of the article.
The change broadens the range of academic disciplines covered under the classification system and reflects the growing emphasis on technology and digital fields.
The most significant amendment is the complete revision of Article 10, replacing the previous provisions with new residency requirements for students seeking recognition of foreign qualifications obtained through traditional, in-person education.
Under the new rules, applicants must demonstrate physical residence in the country where they studied for minimum periods linked to each academic degree:
Associate degree and bachelor's degree: At least eight months of residence for each academic year.
Higher diploma and master's degree: At least six months of residence, equivalent to two academic semesters.
PhD in scientific disciplines: At least 16 months of residence (two academic years).
PhD in humanities and social sciences: At least eight months of residence (one academic year).
For students admitted directly into a PhD program without first obtaining a master's degree, the required residency periods increase to:
Scientific disciplines: 22 months.
Humanities and social sciences: 14 months.
The amendments also introduce a new provision granting the Equivalency Committee discretion to consider applications from students who enrolled in a recognized university operating under the traditional education system but did not meet the residency requirement, provided they studied through an external or non-resident enrollment system.
However, this exception does not apply to qualifications in fields of study that require laboratory, practical, clinical, or computer-based training, in order to safeguard the quality and credibility of educational outcomes.
