Economic Impacts of Educational Tourism in Jordan

The aim of this study is to identify the economic effects educational tourism in Jordan. Behavioral and descriptive analytical statistical approaches were used. results based on a questionnaire, which was designed for collecting required data distributed random sample (1000) international students, who at (the University Jordan, Mu'tah University, Al-Ahliyya Amman Philadelphia Isra World Islamic Science University). 844 questionnares analyzed using SPSS. indicated that highest percentage students their field usually medicine health majors, largest number Iraqi students. represented spending rates include on: university fees; food drink; communications; housing; books stationery; transportation. According survey, most common obstacle faced during stay Jordan were: high costs accommodations tourists places; cost drinks; tickets some tourist places. also indicate there statistically significant effect (α ≤ 0.05) gender variable variables: tuition fees rate; supplies; trips. In addition, no variables such as: expenditure transportation; drinks. There nationality, type, specialization following students’ concluded with several recommendations important necessity propose coordination between Ministry Higher Education Scientific Research Tourism Antiquities general, Jordanian universities particular; create promotional programs sites targeting