We welcome applications from international students from all over the globe!

 

PhD Students

Admission information for PhD candidates is available at the Authority for Research Students website. Please contanct the Authority's staff for more information.

 

Graduate Students

In order to apply to Graduate Studies at the Hebrew University you are required to meet the following prerequisites:

1. Bachelors degree from a recognized university
2. "B" average in undergraduate studies or its equivalent. These are the minimum admission requirements. Many departments are selective and require a higher grade average.
3. Additional exams may be required, such as the GRE or GMAT. 
4. Knowledge of English: All candidates are required to meet English proficiency requirements as listed in the program website. TOEFL and IELTS are recognized.

The Department Admissions Committee takes the final decisions after review of the candidate’s academic achievements.

More information on specific admission requirements is available in the programs' websites.
 

 

 

Application Procedures

Faculty Degree Programs:

The Overseas Applicants Unit handles all applications for degree studies that are based on non-Israeli academic credentials.

 

Need more information?

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Degree Programs in conjunction with the Rothberg International School:

The Rothberg International School handles all applications for graduate degree programs offered in conjunction with the Rothberg International School.

 More information  RIS website

 

How to Register?

All non-degree Visiting Scholars need to get registered via the Rothberg International School, at the Visiting Researchers page.  

In general, candidates must register at least 3 months prior to the scheduled arrival date in order to arrange registration, entry visa and student admission in Israel.

Students or employees, who encounter problems when registering, are invited to contact the Graduate Office at Rothberg by email: gradmiss@savion.huji.ac.il or by phone at 02-5883482 or 02-5882633.

 A Visiting Research Fellow is defined as follows:

• A student who is enrolled in other university’s degree program.
• A student who is invited by a Hebrew University faculty.
• A student who arrives at the University for research purposes for a period of more than one month.
• A student who is not enrolled in any other program at the Hebrew University, including degree programs.

 

For more information about visit researcheres programs:

• Visiting Research Student Program

• Visiting Research Fellow Program

• Independent Research Fellow Program

Our University - Level Exchange Programs with international partner institutions, covering most academic fields, operate in conjunction with the Rothberg International School (RIS) at the Hebrew University. A wide variety of undergraduate and graduate level classes (lectures, exercises and seminars), taught in English and Hebrew, are offered to exchange students.

The Rothberg International School (RIS), located on Mount Scopus campus, is an academic and administrative entity within the Hebrew University. RIS serves as a hub for numerous international programs, degrees and courses.RIS provides administrative and academic support for incoming undergraduate and graduate exchange students, including pre-arrival assistance and arrival services. Students at the Rothberg International School (RIS) study together with both local students from diverse backgrounds and international students from over 70 countries around the world. RIS offers programs in English for undergraduate or graduate students from abroad who are interested in spending a short period (a semester or a year). Exchange students may choose to participate in courses from RIS and from the regular university academic programs.

Exchange students can enroll in both courses taught in the different university faculties and RIS courses.

Acceptance Criteria

Your home institution will screen its applicants for the student exchange program in accordance with its own regulations as well as the Hebrew University's entry standards. The Hebrew University reserves the right to make the final judgment on the admission of students nominated for the student exchange program.

Application Process

As noted above, in order to apply you must first receive approval from your home institution for a specific program of study at our university.

A confirmation letter from the sending institution should be sent to the International Office: ayalafm@savion.huji.ac.il

After being nominated, you should apply to the Hebrew University via the on-line application system. You are required to submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Purpose
• Official Transcripts
• Medical Form (download from online system)
• Photocopy of Passport Identification Page
• Passport Photo
• Academic Recommendation Letters (download from online system)
• Study Abroad Approval Form (download from online system)
• Official TOEFL Results – or an equivalent standardized English proficiency test (Cambridge Exam, IELTS)

Application Deadlines

Autumn semester or a full year: May 15^th (late applications are accepted subject to the approval of the Program Director).

Spring semester: November 30^th (late applications are accepted subject to the approval of the Program Director).

Language Requirements

Students from non-English-speaking countries and/or candidates who have not completed a full course of study at an institution in which  the language of instruction is English must submit a TOEFL official score. The minimum requirement is 80 on the internet based test. The Hebrew University code for the TOEFL is 0206. IELTS results are also accepted, with the minimum score of 6.
We also accept Language proficiency certificates issued by University Language Centers – B2 level

Academic Courses

The Exchange Program operates in conjunction with the Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University (see below). A wide variety of undergraduate and graduate level classes in English (lectures, exercises and seminars), is offered at RIS.

Additionally, students can take courses taught in English and Hebrew (conditional on meeting Hebrew Language requirements) in the faculties. Most of the courses in the faculty level programs are open to exchange students, pending availability. Participation in some courses requires approval from the department in which the student wishes to study. The Faculty of Social Sciences accepts exchange students to electives only.

For more information on the courses, see the following websites:

University faculty level courses (Hebrew and English)

RIS Undergraduate Courses (English)

RIS Graduate Courses (English)

English Cluster Courses

RIS also offers intensive Hebrew language courses ("ulpan") prior to each semester (requires an extra fee). The Hebrew ulpan is not mandatory for exchange students. Hebrew classes during the semester are offered to exchange students.

For further information, please visit the website of the Division of Hebrew Language Instruction

Tuition Fees

Students will be exempt from paying the registration and tuition fees (not including the Hebrew language "ulpan" course).

Contact Persons

Step 1: Contact information on incoming application procedures:

Ms. Ayala Feinmesser Mizrahi, Incoming Student Exchange Coordinator, The International Office

Email: ayalafm@savion.huji.ac.il Tel: +972-25880417
Boyar Building (Rothberg International School), 5th floor, room 527
Mt. Scopus, 9190501, Jerusalem

Step 2: Contact details for Rothberg International School – after nomination

Division of Undergraduate Studies: risundergrad@savion.huji.ac.il   

Division of Graduate Studies: gradmiss@savion.huji.ac.il

 

Our Faculty-Level Exchange Programs are based on bilateral agreements with counterpart faculties in international partner institutions

At an administrative level, the faculty level exchange programs operate in conjunction with the Rothberg International School (RIS) and the International School of Agricultural Sciences at the Hebrew University.

The Rothberg International School (RIS), located on Mount Scopus campus, is an academic and administrative entity within the Hebrew University. RIS serves as a hub for numerous international programs, degrees and courses. RIS provides administrative and academic support for incoming undergraduate and graduate exchange students, including pre-arrival assistance and arrival services.

Exchange students can enroll in both courses taught in the different university faculties and RIS courses.

Acceptance Criteria

Your home institution will screen its applicants for the student exchange program in accordance with its own regulations as well as the Hebrew University's entry standards. The Hebrew University reserves the right to make the final judgment on the admission of students nominated for the student exchange program.

Application Process

As noted above, in order to apply you must first receive approval from your home institution for a specific program of study at our university.

A confirmation letter from the sending institution should be sent to the International Office: incoming@savion.huji.ac.il

After being nominated, you should apply to the Hebrew University via the on-line application system. You are required to submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Purpose
• Official Transcripts
• Medical Form (download from online system)
• Photocopy of Passport Identification Page
• Passport Photo
• Academic Recommendation Letters (download from online system)
• Study Abroad Approval Form (download from online system)
• Official TOEFL Results – or an equivalent standardized English proficiency test (Cambridge Exam, IELTS)

Application Deadlines

Fall semester or a full year: May 15^th  late applications are accepted subject to the approval of the Program Director).

Spring semester: November 15^th late applications are accepted subject to the approval of the Program Director).

Language Requirements

Faculty level exchange students are subject to the faculty requirements.

Students who wish to take courses in RIS are required to meet the RIS language requirements: Students from non-English-speaking countries and/or candidates who have not completed a full course of study at an institution in which the language of instruction is English must submit a TOEFL official score. The minimum requirement is 80 on the internet based test. The Hebrew University code for the TOEFL is 0206. IELTS results are also accepted, with the minimum score of 6.

Academic Courses

Students can take courses taught in English and Hebrew (conditional on meeting Hebrew Language requirements) in the faculties. Most of the courses in the faculty level programs are open to exchange students, pending availability. Participation in some courses requires approval from the department in which the student wishes to study. The Faculty of Social Sciences accepts exchange students to electives only.

Additionally, faculty level exchange students can take courses offered at RIS which offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate level classes in English (lectures, exercises and seminars). For more information on the courses, see the following websites:

University faculty level courses (Hebrew and English)

RIS Undergraduate Courses (English)

RIS Graduate Courses (English)

English Cluster Courses

RIS also offers intensive Hebrew language courses ("ulpan") prior to each semester (requires an extra fee). The Hebrew ulpan is not mandatory for exchange students. Hebrew classes during the semester are offered to exchange students.

For further information, please visit the website of the Division of Hebrew Language Instruction

Tuition Fees

Students will be exempt from paying the registration and tuition fees (not including the Hebrew language "ulpan" course).

Contact Persons

Need more information on faculty-level exchange programs? We invite you to contact our faculties directly

• Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment: Ms. Noa Schwarzwald: noapl@savion.huji.ac.il
• Faculty of Dental Medicine: Ms. Yehudit Rudolph: yehudithr@savion.huji.ac.il
• Faculty of Humanities: Ms. Vicky Salant: hum_international@savion.huji.ac.il
• Faculty of Law: Ms. Shanie Rabinowitz: law_exchange@savion.huji.ac.il; 
• Faculty of Medicine: Medical exchange coordinator: jsms.hadassah@mail.huji.ac.il
• Faculty of Social Sciences: Mr. Roman Kareev: romank@savion.huji.ac.il
• School for Business Administration: Mr. Raz Rabinovich razra@savion.huji.ac.il
• School of Social Work: Ms. Shuli Levy, shulil@savion.huji.ac.il

Contact information on incoming application procedures:

 

Ms. Ayala Feinmesser Mizrahi, Incoming Student Exchange Coordinator, The International Office

Email: ayalafm@savion.huji.ac.il Tel: +972-25880417
Boyar Building (Rothberg International School), 5th floor, room 527
Mt. Scopus, 9190501, Jerusalem

 

Contact details for Rothberg International School – after nomination:

Division of Undergraduate Studies: risundergrad@savion.huji.ac.il   

Division of Graduate Studies: gradmiss@savion.huji.ac.il

 

 

The European Union created a new program Erasmus+ (2014-2020) to encourage the exchange of students between EU countries and countries around the world. The Erasmus+ program includes a program entitled "International Credit Mobility" which funds short term student and staff mobility between European and Partner Countries on the basis of inter-institutional agreements.

The Hebrew University has signed agreements with partner EU institutions, enabling students from partner universities an opportunity for international study at the Hebrew University.

The mobility programs are available for Bachelor, Master and Doctoral students for stays of 3–12 months.

Erasmus+ offers scholarships for travel costs and monthly allowances, paid by the EU partner institution.

Benefits For Students:

• 92% of employers are looking for transversal skills such as curiosity, problem solving skills, tolerance, and confidence when recruiting.
• 64% of employers say graduates with an international background are given greater professional responsibility.
• 64% of employers think international experience is important for recruitment (37% in 2006).

Erasmus Impact Study - 2014

Erasmus increases these skills

If your institution is listed on our Erasmus+ Partners list (pdf) you may be eligible to apply as an exchange student.

Promoting equal opportunities:

The Erasmus+ Programme promotes equal opportunities and inclusion for all participants regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, religion and belief, disability and chronic illness, ethnic and social background. The actions aim at facilitating the access to participants with disadvantaged backgrounds and special needs.

To promote equal opportunities, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem supports the diversified needs of people from different background in gender, racial, cultural, social, religious and disabilities all over the world. Alongside specific measures supporting equal opportunity, the University aims to integrate principles of equal opportunity and the promotion of diversity into all university areas. The aim is to set an end to discrimination and recognize as well as enable manifold life choices and life styles across university. Consequently, the University pays special attention to promoting equal opportunity in the Erasmus+ Programme, which is reflected in the calls for applications as well as the selection process and support of selected persons.

For more information on application, registration and study program:

• University-Level Exchange Agreements
• Faculty-level Exchange Agreements

 

Background

The Joint PhD program will help to train a core group of scientists who will have international research experience. The strong tradition of research and educational excellence at both institutions allows them to complement each other in the scientific frontier and the collaboration will offer its students the best in academic training and ample opportunities for exposure to different research cultures and environments.

Eligibility

A basic requirement is to identify suitable doctoral supervisors at The Hebrew University and Freie Universität Berlin.

A candidate must fulfill the acceptance requirements of each of the Institutes as well as the academic and administrative requirements during the studies within the Joint Doctoral program.

Registration

Students participating in the joint program will be registered as students in both institutions.

Supervision

The research work will be performed under joint supervision, with one supervisor from each of the two institutions. The work will be judged according to academic standards of both institutions.

Location

Students enrolled in the program will share their time between the two campuses in Berlin and Jerusalem. Students will spend one year in the other respective institution.

Tuition Fees

A student will pay tuition fees at the home institute only.

Degree Certificate

At the end of the program, the student will be eligible for a joint PhD awarded by the two institutions.

For More Information and Registration:

The Hebrew University: Ms. Neta Weiss – Email: netaz@savion.huji.ac.il

Freie Universität Berlin: Dr. Markus Edler – Email: m.edler@fu-berlin.de

 

The National University of Singapore (NUS) - in Exact Sciences and Biomedical Sciences, and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem offer a Joint Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program. 

The Joint PhD program will help to train a core group of scientists who will have international research experience with a solid footing in Asia. The strong tradition of research and educational excellence at both institutions allows them to complement each other in the scientific frontier and the collaboration will offer its students the best in academic training and ample opportunities for exposure to different cultures.

Students participating in the joint program will be registered as students in both institutions. The research work will be performed under joint supervision, with one supervisor from each of the two institutions. The work will be judged according to academic standards of both institutions. At the end of the program, the student will be eligible for a PhD awarded by the two institutions.

Period of study will be as per the standard period at the Hebrew University and the maximum of five years.

Students enrolled in the program will share their time between the two campuses in Singapore and Jerusalem, at the minimum of nine months and maximum of two years in Singapore, with the approval of the joint committee.

Students already registered in the Hebrew University doctoral program can transfer to the Joint Program, with the approval of the Joint Committee Program approval.

For more information: 

Please contact Prof. David Engelberg: engelber@mail.huji.ac.il

DEADLINE FOR APPlICATIONS:

A Call for Applications is published annually in the fall. Stay tuned for future announcements! 

 

 

 

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem offer a Joint Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program. 

The Joint PhD program will help to train a core group of scientists who will have international research experience with a solid footing in Asia. The strong tradition of research and educational excellence at both institutions allows them to complement each other in the scientific frontier and the collaboration will offer its students the best in academic training and ample opportunities for exposure to different cultures.

Students participating in the joint program will be registered as students in both institutions. The research work will be performed under joint supervision, with one supervisor from each of the two institutions. The work will be judged according to academic standards of both institutions. At the end of the program, the student will be eligible for a PhD awarded by the two institutions.

Period of study will be as per the standard period at the Hebrew University and the maximum of five years.

Students enrolled in the program will share their time between the two campuses in Singapore and Jerusalem, at the minimum of nine months and maximum of two years in Singapore, with the approval of the joint committee.

Students already registered in the Hebrew University doctoral program can transfer to the Joint Program, with the approval of the Joint Committee Program approval.

For more information: Please contact Prof. Shlomo Magdassi: magdassi@mail.huji.ac.il

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

A Call for Applications is published annually in the fall. Stay tuned for future annoucements! 

 

 

 

The Asian Sphere: Trans-Cultural Flows Special Program

The Asian Sphere Program offers a unique opportunity for outstanding candidates, at the MA and PhD level, to enroll in an interdisciplinary and inter-university graduate program that deals with the Asian continent. The Asian Sphere is a joint program between the University of Haifa and the Hebrew University, funded by the Humanities Fund of the Planning and Budgeting Committee of the Council for Higher Education in Israel (VATAT) and Yad Hanadiv.. The program offers a large number of scholarships In addition to studies in a dynamic and exceptional environment of learning and research for graduate students,  PhD students enjoy scholarships in the amount of 60,000 NIS per year + full tuition for three years.

For More Information and Registration:
Registration Form
Curriculum
Scholarships

 

Are you interested in specializing in China?

Maximise your international employment potential with two postgraduate qualifications from two leading universities: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI), Faculty of Social Sciences: Departments of Political Science, International Relations and Faculty of Humanities: Department of Asian Studies and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU): School of International and Public Affairs have launched a Double Masters Degree Program.

A Call for Applications is published annually in the fall. Stay tuned for future announcements! 

 

The Hebrew University partnership with University of Melbourne is based on collaborative research. The partnership was initiated in 2008 with the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding and then renewed in 2018, for the fostering of student exchange and research collaborations.  In 2012 a Joint Research Workshop Grants Program was launched, to enable faculty members from both institutions to hold joint workshops with the goal to foster mutual research and grant submissions.

The partnership was expanded in 2019 with the launch of the Jerusalem-Melbourne Joint PhD Program, open to all academic fields. The new program involves doctoral students working together in a research group that is supervised by both Australian and Israeli faculty. Every year, the two universities jointly publish a call for applications for joint research projects, whereby pairs of researchers representing both the University of Melbourne and the Hebrew University together propose research projects for PhD clusters from both institutions. PhD students in the program are enrolled in both institutions and are eligible to receive a PhD recognized by both universities. They must spend at least one year at the University of Melbourne and one year at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

• Call for Joint PhD projects - UoM - Hebrew University of Jerusalem 2021
• Cover Sheet for UoM-Hebrew University of Jerusalem Application for Joint PhD Projects
  
  
  For more details about partnership click here.