The present mission of UniRef in Jordan aims to provide free access to higher education and professional vocational training to 5’000 students between 2021-2026.
Among UniRef’s students, 75% are Syrian urban refugees. Indeed, about 80% of all Syrian refugees are living in urban areas in Jordan and, therefore, are outside of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) camps.
The remaining 25% of UniRef’s students are Jordanian students who cannot pursue their studies for financial reasons. Including these students from the host community contributes to promoting better integration of refugees, cultural mixing and social relationships among other things.