01Admission and Registration Department (DAR)
Provides incoming students with guidance on available housing options, registration support, and services for international students.
Contact Office On
1111.4.5
Affordable Housing – Students
Provision of affordable housing and dormitory facilities for students.
Introduction
Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) is deeply committed to ensuring that all students have access to safe, affordable, and inclusive housing options that support academic success, well-being, and equitable educational opportunities.
Guided by the Affordable Housing Provision for Students and Staff Procedure, AAU provides structured mechanisms that help students local, regional, and international secure financially accessible accommodations near campus. This initiative supports SDG11 by promoting affordable living, reducing commuting burdens, enhancing campus life, and supporting environmentally responsible mobility patterns.
Student housing support initiatives prioritize: • affordability and financial accessibility, • proximity and reduced commuting distance, • safety, comfort, and inclusivity, • fair allocation procedures, • culturally appropriate living conditions consistent with Jordanian community values.
These efforts ensure that every AAU student can access stable and affordable housing that strengthens their educational journey.
Centers and Departments
02Human Resources & Institutional Development Unit
Ensures policy oversight and alignment between student and staff housing frameworks, providing governance and procedural compliance.
03Sustainability and International Ranking Center (SIRC)
Monitors SDG11 housing indicators, evaluates accessibility, and reports annually on student housing affordability.
04Finance Department
Oversees budgeting, financial aid integration with housing, installment options, and affordability assessments for students.
05Global Engagement Center (GEC)
Supports international students by facilitating temporary housing, cultural integration, and safe accommodation arrangements upon arrival.
Activities
01Affordable Housing Provision for Students and Staff Procedure
Defines eligibility, application processes, affordability criteria, and allocation rules for student housing.
02National Study Participation – Decent Housing in Jordan
AAU contributed to an advisory committee evaluating “decent housing” standards in Jordan, supporting culturally suitable, safe, and affordable student-housing improvements.
03Remote Learning & Hybrid Instruction Support
HEC enables students – especially those living far from campus – to reduce daily commuting and housing costs through hybrid or online course access.
04Sustainable Commuting & Housing Practices Policy
Supports integrated planning of student housing and transportation, reducing living expenses related to commuting.
05Community Housing & Cultural Integration Workshops
Events such as “Women on the Green Path” support culturally appropriate housing principles, community identity, and inclusive living environments for students.
Impact Evaluation & Development Plan
A
Performance Evaluation
- Structured Assessment Tools AAU uses structured evaluation mechanisms for student housing, including: • affordability surveys, • student welfare assessments, • commuting-distance analysis, • cultural appropriateness and safety reviews, • satisfaction surveys for local and international students.
2. Annual Assessment Cycles
Annual reviews focus on: • number of students supported with affordable housing, • housing availability trends, • integration of housing with student support services, • cost-of-living changes, • reliance on remote-learning options to ease housing burdens.
- Quantitative & Qualitative Indicators
Indicators include: • % of students receiving housing assistance, • average cost reduction achieved, • student commute-distance decreases, • financial accessibility improvements, • student satisfaction and housing-experience narratives.
B
Integration with Student Support Systems
Housing insights directly inform: • student welfare programs, • financial aid and scholarship structuring, • international student onboarding, • transportation and commuting frameworks.
C
Transparency & Public Reporting
Housing policies and results are published through: • AAU Sustainability Report 2024–2025 • SDG11 Executive Report • AAU Sustainability Portal
B
Development Actions
- Action 1: Student Housing Assistance Expansion
Increase the number of students eligible for housing support. Target: +25% by 2027.
- Action 2: Affordable Housing Installment Programs
Introduce installment-based housing fee structures for financially constrained students. Target: rollout in 2026.
- Action 3: International Student Housing Service Desk
Develop a dedicated support desk to help international students secure safe and affordable accommodation near the university. Target: operational by 2025.
- Action 4: Digital Housing Portal
Launch an online platform listing approved, safe, and affordable housing options. Target: platform ready by 2026.
- Action 5: Partnerships with Local Housing Providers
Create agreements with nearby landlords and real-estate entities to secure discounted housing for AAU students. Target: 5 partnerships established by 2027.
C
Benchmarking & Best Practice
- AAU benchmarks student housing with global leaders: • University of British Columbia – Student Housing Excellence • University of Melbourne – Inclusive Housing Framework • University of Cambridge – Affordable Accommodation Schemes • University of Gothenburg – Student Welfare Housing Support Best Practices Adopted
- transparent allocation processes • affordability-based eligibility • combined housing-transport planning • cultural integration programs • remote-learning support for reduced living costs
Institutional Integration Summary
Through coordinated actions by DAR, HR, SIRC, Finance, and GEC, AAU ensures that students local and international have access to fair, affordable, and culturally appropriate housing solutions. These initiatives create a supportive academic environment, reduce financial barriers, strengthen campus community life, and directly advance SDG11.
