Student Life & Info

Student life and Info

Office of Student Life

Hello and Shalom to our dear international students, fellows and candidates!

We are happy to have you at HUJI and are looking forward already to meet you personally!

Our goal is to help you adjust to life on campus and in Jerusalem by providing practical support as well as extracurricular activities. We hope to make your stay as comfortable and interesting as possible.    
 

                                      Our Activities                The Team

 

 

Our Activities

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During the year we offer activities focusing on Israeli society and culture, giving our students the opportunity to explore the variety of Israel. We plan a few hiking tours during the year to Israel’s main touristic sites, but also to its authentic places, which are not very known by tourists. We respect our international students’ cultures and are always happy to celebrate their holidays too!

Also, our programs contain:

  • Hebrew University Buddy - An Israeli friend and a multicultural experience during your stay in Israel!
  • Weekly Email – every week, our students are sent an email gathering all of Jerusalem’s interesting events and our activities for the next week.
  • You can see our activities on Our Facebook page.
  • Research students and fellows group
  • Student communities sports, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Israel & the conflict, Creative Writing, Foodies, Art & Culture

The Team

Our Student Life team is here to provide you with the ultimate experience throughout your time in Jerusalem!

As soon as we will know that you were accepted to HUJI, we will contact you with a lot of useful information. On your arrival, we will meet you for an orientation and will help you settle in with all the arrangements and bureaucracies needed.

During your studies at HUJI you can contact us for any problem, and be sure we will do our best to help!

We will meet each other in many social activities and events, and in case of emergency, we will accompany and guide you till everything will get solved.

We are available in each of the campuses in Jerusalem and are here as your Israeli friends!

 

 

Director of the Office of Student Life

Sigal Kleynerman

sigalkl@savion.huji.ac.il

 

Social Coordinator

Idan Sharon

studentlife@savion.huji.ac.il

 

Content and Events Coordinator

Anna Schwartz

Oslevents@savion.huji.ac.il

 

HUB Coordinator

Maayan Dahan

Hub@savion.huji.ac.il

 

Pre-arrival Support International Students 

Limore Choukroun

Intlsupport@savion.huji.ac.il

 

OSL Social Counselor

David Harruch

madrichimlife@savion.huji.ac.il

 

OSL Social Counselor

Anna Vengerovski

madrichimlife@savion.huji.ac.il

 

OSL Social Counselor

Amiel Sonnenblick

madrichimlife@savion.huji.ac.il

 

OSL Social Counselor

Sandra Rumyantseva

madrichimlife@savion.huji.ac.il

 

Pre-Arrival Information

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Cost of Living

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Estimated Costs for International Students at the Hebrew University

While costs may vary according to your spending habits, you can find a useful list of the typical costs of living in Jerusalem on the Expatistan Website 

*Housing

The price mentioned here is for a single room in a shared apartment in student dormitories on campus (where international students usually reside). The dormitory rent varies according to room type and availability: double room, single room, or single room in a shared apartment.

Off-campus apartments are also an option. Prices are fairly similar to dorms.

The International School does not assist with off-campus housing and can be challenging for an international student to find from afar.

 

**Medical Insurance

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem requires all students to be covered by adequate health insurance for the duration of their stay. Scholarship students are provided with health insurance. Self-funding students are required to purchase comprehensive health insurance either privately or via the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Cost: 1.7$ per day.

 

Please note: The figures mentioned above are an estimation. Costs can vary according to your personal spending habits.

 

Tuition Rates

For full information regarding tuition rates please see: https://en.studentsadmin.huji.ac.il/tuition-and-fees

Health Insurance

 

Information on Health Insurance

 

All international students (who are not Israeli citizens* or residents) must have health insurance coverage while they are students at the Hebrew University.

All degree students and post-doctoral fellows are required to have an Israeli health insurance policy.

The insurance can be arranged through the Hebrew University or independently.

Insurance via the University

Student who chooses the insurance offered through the University will receive the Harel Insurance with the “Clalit” Health Medical Organization (HMO).

This policy is recommended by the university as it is provides comprehensive coverage for pregnancy, psychological services, emergency flight evacuation and more which are not necessarily included in other health insurance policies.

Note that it is not possible to join the policy during pregnancy, considered as a pre-existing condition.

Please see here information regarding the health insurance procedures.

The insurance company does not send a reminder for those who need to extend the insurance. The extension is on the responsibility of the student.

*If you are an Israeli citizen and you have state medical coverage, you are exempt from purchasing medical insurance upon providing proof of medical coverage

 

Insurance Arranged Independently 

For international students who opt to independently purchase health insurance, we require that you purchase a health insurance policy with one of the 4 HMOs (Leumit, Maccabi, Meuchedet, Clalit) in Israel, or with insurance companies that provide the health services through the HMOs, as currently they enable students to receive full Covid-19 vaccinations and testing services.

We encourage you to do your own market research. There are of course many more options in the market with English service, however, it is important to note that the above university policy of independent options are with Israeli HMOs.

Please note: HUJI International has no responsibility for the services provided by any of the above companies.

Students Enrolled in the Faculty of Agriculture International School

Faculty of Agriculture International School students should refer to the website for further details.

 

Students Enrolled in the Rothberg International School (RIS)

Exchange students, study abroad students, visiting research/fellow students and others who are enrolled through the Rothberg International School should refer to the RIS website for further  details.

 

 

 

Accommodation

Living in Jerusalem gives you the most out of Israel: you will be living in the place which has the most varied population in Israel. Meeting different people, from different religions with different opinions - every day, living in the city, but having forests and springs in a walking distance, choosing between Mahane Yehuda Market cozy bars, or eating Falafel in the old city.

Whether you live in HUJI dorms or in a rental apartment, you wouldn’t miss the unique authentic atmosphere Jerusalem has to offer.

 

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HUJI Dorms

The Hebrew University offers its students a variety of housing options in Jerusalem.

There are different types of accommodations available for singles, couples and families at convenient prices, most of them are located on campus or within walking distance.

HUJI dorms are great a great option for students whom are looking for an academic atmosphere. At some of the dorms complexes, there are computer services, studies classes, printing and copying services.

HUJI Dorms Office will be glad to help you during the reservation process and answer all of your questions.

To open an application for dorms and for more information, please check HUJI dorms website

Mount Scopus Campus

There are three main dormitories on Mount Scopus.

The Student Village is comprised of several buildings containing two, three and five room apartments, and every student gets his own room. Each apartment has a kitchen, sitting area, and bathroom in addition to the bedrooms. The apartments are furnished, including air conditioning and internet connections, though kitchen equipment and bedding are not provided.

For a virtual tour, click here.

The Meiersdorf (Reznick) dormitories have 1800 beds in 19 apartment buildings. These rooms are for singles only, and most students have their own room. There are 10 rooms on each floor, with a shared kitchen, bathroom and showers. Kitchen equipment and bedding are not provided.

The complex offers a laundromat, supermarket, computer rooms, synagogue and basketball court.

The Bronfman (Idelson) dormitories have 1,300 beds, in two- and three-room apartments. These are mostly shared, with two students to a room, but a limited number of students have their own room. Kitchen equipment and bedding is not provided. All apartments have a kitchen and a bathroom with shower.

In addition, there are a few one- and two-room apartments for couples and families.

The Bronfman dormitory complex has a gym, laundromat, and a club room.

For a virtual tour, click here.

Edmond J. Safra Campus (Givat Ram)

Click here for an overview of campus facilities and facts about living in Jerusalem. [website – standalone page  - Separate document titled “Givat Ram and Jerusalem Facts”]

The Zweig Dormitories has 450 beds in eight buildings. These rooms are for singles only, with two students sharing each room. Each building has communal kitchens, bathrooms and showers.

For a virtual tour click here.

The Lieberman Dormitories have 101 one-room apartments, and are designated for graduate students only. The apartments are furnished and feature air conditioning, as well as private kitchenettes and bathrooms. There is a small number of apartments for families.

A grocery, restaurant and TV room are nearby.

For a virtual tour click here.



Ein Kerem Campus

These dormitories are open only to students in the faculties/schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Sciences and Public Health. There are 308 beds in seven buildings. The students share, two to a room. There are also 16 apartments for families.

There are nearby restaurants, laundromat, and club rooms.

For a virtual tour click here.

Rehovot Campus

Students in the M.Sc. programs typically reside in one of the student dormitory buildings located on the Faculty of Agriculture campus. The campus is located on a main street in the city of Rehovot, 55 kilometers southwest of the main campus of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and 30 kilometers southeast of Tel Aviv. Outside the main entrance to the campus students have full access to most of their living needs within walking distance. There is abundant public transportation and taxi service for students to travel around the city and to all parts of the country.

The dormitories are standard for Israeli and visiting students alike, and are within short walking distance to all classrooms and facilities on campus. A few options (of varying costs) are offered: a single room, a double room shared by two students, or an apartment unit shared by four to five students. If a student is able to afford off-campus accommodations, they should feel free to rent a room or an apartment in the area. These are generally more expensive and at a greater distance from classrooms and other facilities on campus.

Single and double rooms contain a small refrigerator, bed, cupboard, desk and chair for each occupant, and share a large communal kitchen and dining area with the residents of the building. Multiple bathroom and shower facilities are shared by all rooms on each floor. The apartment unit contains its own kitchen, shower, restrooms and living area. All rooms have air-conditioning. Dormitory rooms are equipped with basic furniture; household items, such as bedding, towels and cooking utensils are not provided. Students in the International M.Sc. Program have the option of purchasing the basic household items through the Division for External Studies before their arrival.

For a virtual tour click here.



Off-Campus Housing

The Hebrew University apartment board is a searchable listing where HUJI visiting faculty can locate furnished apartments when coming to Jerusalem. Click here to use the board

 

Searching for A Rental Apartment

Renting off-campus housing is an alternative option for students. Monthly rent for an individual sharing an apartment will generally cost US$ 400-600, depend­ing upon size, location, and amenities as well as the number of roommates. When renting an apartment, please take into account additional expenses such as electricity, water, gas, municipal taxes (arnona), and monthly building maintenance fees (va’ad bayit).

The best way is to search on Facebook groups such as Looking for an Apartment in Jerusalem, Apartments for Rent in Jerusalem, Secret Jerusalem Apartments and on…

 

Trusted House

Trusted House – Off-Campus Housing Solutions

Trusted House provides a wide range of services to make your accommodation process much more simple and manageable. These services include finding an apartment, connecting you with roommates, setting up bills & internet, facilitating payments from abroad and much more. They have several service packages at different prices to choose from, according to your needs. 

Please note that the University has no responsibility and makes no warranties concerning the services provided by the company and this information is provided to you as a courtesy only.

For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Trusted House via their website or by email help@trustedhouse.com.

 

"Arnona" Payments

Arnona is a tax levied by law on holders of buildings and land. The charge is made annually, and relates to the period from January 1 to December 31 of that year.

For having discount on the Arnona, you have to get all this documents:

  • Passport and visa
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of visa
  • Copy of contract for your apartment, including the exact start and end date 
  • Arnona number of your apartment (ask your roommates or the apartment’s owner)
  • Student card and certificate of enrollment at the Hebrew U
  • Statement from lawyer regarding your income

During the academic year, once a week there are lawyer services organized by the Student Union. You should ask the lawyer to give you a statement that your income amount is as you declared.

Here are the lawyers working hours:

  • Mt. Scopus – Tuesday 10:00-11:50
  • Givat Ram – Tuesday 12:30-13:30
  • Ein Karem – Tuesday 14:00-15:00

After having the lawyer statement, you have to schedule an appointment at the municipality by this number *3552, or try to do it here - https://tor.jerusalem.muni.il/?utm_source=HebrewSiteArnona&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Appointments#

The discount rate depends on your income. 

When you're granted the discount you have to call the municipality call center - 02-6296333, ask for someone that speaks English, and mention the discount rate that you have got. An SMS confirming your payment will be sent to you. 

 

NEW - Short Term Housing

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VISA Information

General VISA Information

Before Arriving in Israel               Visa Extension

 

 

Before Arriving in Israel

General Information

All visitors to Israel must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date they are due to depart Israel. ​​​​​

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs websites provide detailed information on visas. Please refer to their websites:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israeli Embassies around the world 

*Note that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to periodically update visa information requirements so we recommend to check for updates from time to time.

 

Israel has visa exemption agreements with many countries for short visits of up to 90 days.

Check whether you need to obtain a visa to visit Israel by viewing the list here: List of countries with which Israel has visa exemption agreements.

It is important to emphasize that the exemption applies only to tourist visas and to passports (not to laissez passer).

Please note: when the State of Israel grants a visa to a person with a foreign passport (national or official), this does not necessarily imply recognition of the authority or entity that issued the aforementioned passport.

 

In all circumstances, should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Gal Lombrozo, Email: gallom@savion.huji.ac.il

 

 

Visas and Application Process

Below are the types of visas and the application process for obtaining them:

  • A/2 Student visa
  • A/4 visa for spouses and children
  • B/1 Work visa
  • B/2 Visitor's visa
  • Multiple Entry 
  • Immigration & returning residents

 

A/2 Student Visa

This visa is granted to those who want to study in Israel in elementary, high schools and academic institutions. The visa is valid for a maximum of 12 months and can be extended. Recipients of this visa are not permitted to work in Israel.

Please note: A minor will not be given a visa without the written consent of both parents or a legal guardian.

 

A/4 Visa - for the spouses and children of recipients of A/2 or A/3 visas

This visa is granted to the spouses and minor children of recipients of A/2 or A/3 visas.

Apostilled marriage and/or birth certificates are required.

The HUJI international office will provide details on how to obtain this visa – please do not approach the Israeli embassy prior to them contacting you.

 

B/1 Work Visa

This visa is for a person whose stay in Israel is approved for a limited period for the purpose of work. This visa is given to experts and artists, among others, and is granted solely with the approval of the Ministry of the Interior.  The visa is valid for a maximum of 12 months and can be extended.

A B/1 visa can only be issued in Israel and sent to one of the Israeli embassies around the world. The HUJI international office will provide details on how to obtain this visa – please do not approach the Israeli embassy by yourself before getting an approval that the visa was sent and ready to pick it up.  Please note that you may be required to provide additional certificates at the local Israeli embassy such as:

  • A verified certificate of good conduct;
  • Certification of medical examinations performed in clinics or hospitals recognized by the mission (the certification must cover, inter alia, normal results in tests for tuberculosis, hepatitis and AIDS) and the results of blood tests;
  • A declaration of being fingerprinted (the State of Israel has begun to fingerprint foreigners entering the country to work) and a photograph.

The validity of the B/1 Work visa follows the guidelines of the Ministry of Interior guidelines. The employee must enter Israel within the time period specified on the visa and remain in the country for the duration specified in the visa.

 

B/2 Visitor's Visa

A B/2 visa is granted to someone who wishes to stay in Israel for a short time (for a visit, tourism, a business meeting or study in a Hebrew Ulpan). Recipients of this visa are not permitted to work in Israel.

A B/2 visa is valid for a maximum of up to three months from the date of issue. The Border Police will determine the duration of stay in Israel.

Please note: The consul may request additional documents. Since the fee is collected for handling the application, it will not be refunded to the applicant if the visa is not issued for any reason.

 

Multiple Entry Visa

A Multiple Entry visa can be issued in conjunction with the above visas, which will allow holders to be able to leave and re-enter Israel while it is valid.  It is issued for a maximum of 12 months and can be extended. Most embassies are not able to issue a Multiple entry visa abroad. It can be done at the Ministry of Interior upon arrival to Israel.

 

Immigration Visa & Returning Residents

The Law of Return, 5710 - 1950 determines the right of every Jew to immigrate to the State of Israel. Jews returning to Israel are considered people who were away - or whose ancestors were away - from Israel and are now returning to their country. With regard to the law, "A Jew is a person born to a Jewish mother, or who is a convert to Judaism, and is not a member of another religion."

According to an arrangement between the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency, the latter handles immigration (“Aliya”) to Israel: checking candidates, providing advice and guidance, assisting with absorption arrangements, referrals to immigrant centers, places of study, employment, etc. An Aliya emissary of the Jewish Agency who recommends a person's immigration, transfers the application together with a written recommendation to an official representative of the State of Israel.

Those interested in commencing the process of immigrating to Israel should contact the Aliya representative of the Jewish Agency who is responsible for the area in which they reside. To obtain information on how to contact an Aliya representative, please contact your local Jewish Agency representative or the local Israeli embassy.

 

For further information, please contact Ms. Gal Lombrozo:

Email: gallom@savion.huji.ac.il ; Tel: 02-5882924

 

Visa Extension

Students

Please ensure that your visa is valid throughout your whole stay in Israel.

You need to start the process of visa extension about two weeks before it expires.

Please contact the following person for the extension of visas for an additional period (maximum one year per extension):

BA and MA students: Yehuda Hersh, Email:  intvisas@savion.huji.ac.il

PhD students: Gal Lombrozo, Email: gallom@savion.huji.ac.il

Postdoctoral Fellows, International lecturers and visitors: Gal Lombrozo, Email: gallom@savion.huji.ac.il

Rothberg International School Student, Email: gradmiss@savion.huji.ac.il

 

Visa extension for BA and MA students:

In order to issue a visa extension letter, please send via email:

  • A photocopy of your passport. If relevant, please include copies of passports of spouse/children.
  • A copy of your current visa. If relevant, please include copies of visas of spouse/children.
  • The certificate of enrollment to courses (can be either printed out from your personal information page, or issued by the Academic Secretariat of your Faculty).

Please note that it might take up to two days to issue the letter.

 

Please find below the documents you need to take with you to the Ministry of Interior:

  • Application Form
  • Visa extension letter signed by Jane Turner, Head, International Office
  • Up-to-date certificate of enrollment to the university
  • Passport
  • 1 passport picture
  • In case of a couple – an original marriage license
  • In case of children – original birth certificates
  • Grades of last year
  • Means of support
  • Valid health insurance policy 
  • Contract of an apartment/dorms
  • 180 NIS for visa extension (by credit card only)
  • 180 NIS for multiple entries visa (by credit card only)

 

In order to make an appointment at the Ministry of Interior, send an email to Ashrot-Jerusalem@piba.gov.il or fill out this form.

Please change the form’s language to English via the earth button on the top left.

A representative will call/email you back and schedule time for an appointment.

 

For further information, please contact Yehuda Hersh

Email:  intvisas@savion.huji.ac.il

 

Visa Extension Service for PhD Students:

PhD students who are required to extend their visas can submit the necessary documents, passport and visa payment to the International Office and our staff will handle the visa extension process at the Ministry of Interior on their behalf.

This service is provided for the following types of visas: Student visa (A/2), Accompanying visa (A/4) and Work visa (after receiving a work permit, B/1).

How the Visa Extension Works in 3 Easy Steps?

STEP 1: Submission of Documents - in order to use this service, please submit the below required documents:

  • Visa extension form – one for each family member (attached);
  • Passport photo;
  • Passport;
  • Your certificate of enrollment at the Hebrew University;
  • A letter from your supervisor that approves your PhD studies continuation for the next academic year;
  • Proof of health insurance;
  • Rental contract;
  • A bank statement from last 3 months;
  • Payment by credit card in advance via a link (180 NIS for extension of visa and another 180 NIS for multiple entries visa, 360 NIS in total). Please contact Gallom@savion.huji.ac.il to send you the link.
  • A valid passport for at least 6 months ahead from the end of the extension period;
  • If you are extending a B1 work visa, please provide your new work permit;
  • In case of extending visas for family members, please submit a marriage certificate and children’s birth certificates, in an official English translation, if necessary.

All documents should be submitted on Sundays and Thursdays between 9:30 - 11:30 to: Ms. Gal Lombrozo, International Researchers Coordinator, Mount Scopus Campus, Rothberg International School, Boyar Building, Room 524.

STEP 2: The International Office staff will personally go on your behalf with the above documentation to the Ministry of Interior once a week.

Note that all documents will be handled with utmost care and stored in a safe in the International Office.

STEP 3: You will be contacted for PICK UP of the extended visa and passport.

For further information, please contact Ms. Gal Lombrozo, Email: Gallom@savion.huji.ac.il.
 

Post-Docs and Faculty

Please ensure that your visa is valid throughout your whole stay in Israel.

You need to start the process of visa extension about two weeks before it expires.

Please contact the following person for the extension of visas for an additional period (maximum one year per extension):

BA and MA students: Yehuda Hersh, Email: intvisas@savion.huji.ac.il

PhD students: Gal Lombrozo, Email: gallom@savion.huji.ac.il

Postdoctoral Fellows, International lecturers and visitors: Gal Lombrozo, Email: gallom@savion.huji.ac.il

Rothberg International School Student, Email: gradmiss@savion.huji.ac.il

 

Visa Extension Service for researchers and post docs:

researchers who are required to extend their visas can submit the necessary documents, passport and visa payment to the International Office and our staff will handle the visa extension process at the Ministry of Interior on their behalf.

This service is provided for the following types of visas: Student visa (A/2), Accompanying visa (A/4) and Work visa (after receiving a work permit, B/1).

A temporary resident visa (A/5) cannot be extended without a personal presence at the Ministry of the Interior.

How the Visa Extension Works in 3 Easy Steps?

STEP 1: Submission of Documents - in order to use this service, please submit the below required documents:

  • Visa extension form – one for each family member (attached);
  • Passport photo;
  • Passport;
  • Your invitation letter to the Hebrew University;
  • Rental contract;
  • A bank statement from last 3 months;
  • Payment by credit card in advance via a link (180 NIS for extension of visa and another 180 NIS for multiple entries visa, 360 NIS in total). Please contact Gallom@savion.huji.ac.il to send you the link.
  • A valid passport for at least 6 months ahead from the end of the extension period;
  • If you are extending a B1 work visa, please provide your new work permit;
  • In case of extending visas for family members, please submit a marriage certificate and children’s birth certificates, in an official English translation, if necessary.

All documents should be submitted on Sundays and Thursdays between 9:30 - 11:30 to: Ms. Gal Lombrozo or Mr. Yehuda Hersh, Mount Scopus Campus, Rothberg International School, Boyar Building, Room 524.

STEP 2: The International Office staff will personally go on your behalf with the above documentation to the Ministry of Interior once a week.

Note that all documents will be handled with utmost care and stored in a safe in the International Office.

STEP 3: You will be contacted for PICK UP of the extended visa and passport.

For further information, please contact Ms. Gal Lombrozo, Email: Gallom@savion.huji.ac.il.

 

Arrangements Upon Arrival

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Transportation from Ben-Gurion Airport to Jerusalem

Shared Taxi (Sherut):

Nesher offers a 24-hour daily transportation service from Ben-Gurion Airport to your address in Jerusalem. Reservations are not necessary. The taxis (vans that take up to 10 passengers) are available outside of the G level of Terminal 3.

Price per passenger: NIS 64

 

 

Bus Number 485

Operated by Afikim Bus Company, the line travels between Ben-Gurion Airport and Jerusalem on an hourly basis, 24 hours a day, on Sunday-Thursday.

The line does not run during the Jewish Sabbath, and so on Friday the service stops around 14:00, and starts again on Saturday evening around 20:00 (depending on the season). In Ben-Gurion Airport, bus stops are located outside on the second level of Terminal 3 and at Terminal 1.

Ticket price: NIS 16             

 

You will have to take a taxi or other form of transportation once you arrive in Jerusalem, opposite the Central Bus Station, by the Binyanei Ha’uma International Convention Center.

 

Mount Scopus: Bus 68

Edmond J. Safra (Givat Ram) campus: Bus 68, 14, 66, 9

Ein Kerem medical campus (Hadassah): Take the light rail to the Mount Herzl station and transfer (free) to Bus 27 or Take the light rail to Jaffa center and switch to bus No. 19 from King George St.

Guatemala Apartments: Take the light rail to the Mount Herzl station and transfer (free) to bus 24, 35 or 10. Get off at the Kiryat Hayovel shopping center and head down Guatemala St. until you reach No. 11, where the Student Housing office is located.

 

 

Transportation Within Jerusalem

Rav Kav - Public Transportation Card

The Rav Kav transportation card is critical for getting around the country. The card is used on buses, trains, and the light rail in Jerusalem.

  • You can buy a Rav Kav at the central bus station’s third floor, where the Rav Kav stand is located. Sometimes, bus drivers will agree to sell you the card (around 10NIS for the card + one ride ticket), but some won’t. Be prepared to get a Rav Kav before you start your ride.
  • Charge the card with money before you ride. You can pick a program with limited rides or put a certain amount of money on the card.
  • When you have an access to your personal information, you will be able to print your Certificate of Enrollment. With this certificate, your student card and passport, you can go to the Rav Kav stand and ask for student discount.
  • There are two kinds of student discounts. One is the “regular” 33% discount on prices, and the other offers unlimited pass programs for the semester or annually.

Click here for more information and detailed prices

 

 

Shuttle Service

The University runs a free shuttle service. The service is only available during the academic year and on days on which classes take place. The shuttle bus is free with the presentation of a student, graduate or employee card.

Click here for the shuttle schedule

 

HUJI Bureaucracies

Registration completion on Arrival:

  • PhD students – Confirm that you have completed all required registration procedures with your academic secretary at the Authority of Research Students. Then, log into the RishumNet system to select the courses you would like to take. This will ensure you are defined as an active student for this academic year (consult with your supervisor to confirm this status this). Even if aren’t planning on taking academic courses, add a course to your program in order to get registered. All further instructions will be sent to you from the Authority. 
  • Post-doc – Go meet your faculty secretary in person and to register officially as a Post-doc.

Once these registration procedures are complete, you be added to HUJI’s student list. Then, you will receive your personal code and HUJImail address (post docs will get also their Student Number). Two-three days after, access to your personal information site or HUJIapp application will get opened. Instructions of how to apply for Student Card will be sent from the Finance department.

 

Student number and personal code:

Both of them are required for logging to HUJI’s information systems.

 

HUJImail:

After you are fully registered, a HUJImail account will be opened in your name.

This email address will be used by HUJI’s different administrative and academic authorities for sending notices related to your studies and student life.

 

Personal information site:

  • HUJI’s students have updated personal information the website - https://www.huji.ac.il/dataj/controller/stu/
  • Among other tools, the Personal Info site includes:
    • Schedule
    • Courses & Grades
    • Tuition Info
    • Certification (Registration and Admission)
    • Student card picture

 

HUJI app – Personal Information Application

The app includes the same information as the website above. It also has an English version, so its use is highly recommended!

To install the app:

1. Open up your AppStore\Play and search “HUJIapp”

2. At the top of the screen you will see a green bar with a small box that has the capital letter E. This will switch the application into English.

3. Enter your ID number when prompted to access your info

 

Student card:

The student card is required for a certain elements of your city life, such as opening a bank account and having student discount on your Rav Kav (transportation card). Entry to the campus will be much easier with the student card, and it is required during your studies for many events and procedures.

  • Two-three days after completing your registration, you will get an email from the Finance department regarding your student card.
  • You will be asked to upload a photo of you in the HUJI’s personal information site or on HUJIApp
  • Choose either a campus pick-up or to have the card delivered to the address of your choice.

 

Local Bank Account

Students who receive stipends are required to open a bank account in Israel. Fellowships are paid in local currency (New Israeli Shekels – NIS).  In order to open a bank account, you will need the following:

  • Passport
  • Additional photo identification such as a driver's license
  • Student Card
  • Certificate of enrollment at the Hebrew University
  • Visa
  • Taxpaying information from home country (TIN, SSN, Numéro Fiscal)
  • Israeli cellphone number

Once you have opened an account, please contact your department secretary or financial director in order to arrange your stipend payments and any other financial issues.

 

Three branches of banks are known by us for having friendly staff, and are familiar with providing services for international customers:

Mount Scopus area:

The French Hill branch of Bank HaPoalim, 21 Haganah Street.

Givat Ram (Safra) and Ein Karem area:

The Beit HaKerem branch of Leumi Bank, 106 Herzl street.  

City center area:

The Shaarei Ha'ir branch of Leumi bank, 208 Jaffa Street.

 

Please note that the University has no responsibility and makes no warranties concerning the services provided by the bank and this information is provided to you as a courtesy only.

 

Israeli Driver's License

You can drive a private car with an international license up to a year following your arrival. If you wish to continue driving for longer than a year, you will have to arrange for an Israeli license. In order to do so, you have to go to the main Licensing Office at Talpiot neighborhood, Jerusalem. Bring your passport and visa with you. It can be a complex and long process, so try to stay patient.

 

During Your Studies

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Hebrew Classes

Subsidized Basic Hebrew Class

Each semester we open special Hebrew classes for our research students and fellows.

This Hebrew course is highly subsidized, suitable for students with no prior knowledge of the Hebrew language and without any academic credits.

This course takes place twice a week, 2 hours each time, and required following its requirements: attendance is mandatory, as are quizzes, tests, and other assignments, which will be given on a regular basis throughout the semester.

The course will be taught in a communicative approach with a focus on conversation, comprehension, and reading and writing skills.

ATTENTION: The opening of the course depends on the number of participants in a class.

 

All Hebrew Levels Classes

The Division of Hebrew Language Instruction offers modern Hebrew language courses on all levels. Since its establishment in 1965, the number of students studying in the Division has risen to about 2,500 annually, making the Rothberg International School the largest academic institution in the world for the study of Hebrew.

Hebrew language is taught by a highly professional and experienced staff. Emphasis is placed on internalizing the language and practical usage.

The School offers intensive Modern Hebrew language courses (ulpanim), during the summer and winter, as well as Hebrew language courses and electives during the academic year. The Division also runs a center for training teachers of Hebrew as a second language.

Students of any degree and post doctral fellows, who are required to study Hebrew language, are exempt from paying for this course.
Students not studying toward a degree are not eligible for the exemption from tuition for Hebrew language courses and will therefore be required to pay for them. Students from their second year and onward, who are still required to take a Hebrew language course, will be charged tuition for this course.

The cost of a Hebrew course (up to 4 hours) is NIS 1,047 and for a course of more than 4 hours is 1,572 NIS.
Each course will be charged separately.

Student that will study in the summer level 4 through Rothberg School will get a refund in his tuition in his first year of studies. 

* Charges for Hebrew language courses will be collected only after students file their class schedule.

 

Student Counseling Services

The Student Counseling Services are available to help you with any personal distress or mental-wellness concerns. Our counselors are psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists specializing in work with students on campuses.

For more details: https://en.studean.huji.ac.il/book/psychological-service

Visa Extension

Sports

Facilities

HUJI has two sport centers. One is the Givat Ram Safra sport center, and the other is the Mount Scopus Lerner sports center.

Applying for membership at the sport center required a doctor’s certificate testifying that you are fit to work out in a gym.

 

Student Union members: BA, MA and PhD students (for the first 3 years of the PhD), you will be eligible to use the pool and the gym throughout the year in 690NIS.

Students who are not Student Union members (post docs included), will have the regular discount for HUJI students, in a cost of 1440NIS for a year.

 

In the opening of each academic year, there are test to HUJI’s sport teams: running, swimming, soccer, basketball and more!

For more details, please contact the Student Union sport coordinator - sport@aguda.org.il.

Volunteering

We gathered a few volunteering places for students and spouses whom have some free time during the week, and want to do something meaningful:

 

The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens

The gardens are located on the southeastern edge of the Givat Ram campus, and featuring flora of various regions around the world.

Volunteers are helping with planting and fostering the plants and in the ongoing handling of the gardens.

 

Hadassah Hospitals

Hadassah Medical Center is an Israeli medical organization established in 1934 that operates two university hospitals at Ein Kerem and Mount Scopus as well as schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and pharmacology affiliated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Its declared mission is to extend a "hand to all, without regard for race, religion or ethnic origin."

The volunteering featured by working in a medical environment with varied patients. Please note that this type of work can be emotionally intensive and, in some cases, confronting.

 

Meir Panim

A non-profit organization, which gives free lunches for homeless people and weakened population.

The volunteers' work is on Sunday-Thursday (no weekends) between 11:15 to 13:30, helping to organize the dining room, the food, serving the food for the people and clean a little before closing. 

You can choose to volunteer only once a while, or routinely. If you or your spouse are interested in taking part of it, please contact your social coordinator.

 

If you are interested, please contact your social coordinator.

Family Members

The Hebrew University is continuously seeking to improve the services it offers to our international student community, including their families.

HUJI is well aware that often our students and fellows’ spouses are unable to work and thus we are seeking ways to provide interesting opportunities to enrich their stay in Jerusalem.

 

HUJI Free Courses for Spouses

HUJI is pleased to offer a wide range of academic courses in English at its faculties for “free-listeners” during the semester for free. Partners are welcome to register for 1-2 courses per semester.

The Hebrew University Magid Institute is the coordinator of the free-listeners program.

The participation does not include exams and homework.

For more information and registration contact epeleg@magid.org.il.

 

Sport

Married or common-law spouses are eligible for a discounted price of 2250NIS for an annual membership at one of HUJI sport centers, Safra or Lerner.

The membership includes gym and pool facilities.

On registration, bring your marriage certificates or a proof of being common-law partners, your partner certificate of enrollment to HUJI and a passport.

 

Volunteering

We gathered a few volunteering places for students and spouses whom have some free time during the week, and want to do something meaningful.

Click Here to View Volunteering Options We Gathered

 

Spouses WhatsApp group

The goal of the International Spouse Group is to offer an opportunity for spouses who have come to Jerusalem to connect with others, learn from each other, and share unique knowledge and experiences. The Office of Student Life encourages you to initiate activities and meetings, and its staff will be updating you on every activity that you can join.

WhatsApp Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/IOISDhkQ4xv7F6InhTNHcY

 

Children

HUJI cares about your children nursing and education. Contact the Parenting and Gender Unit for more information, questions about rights and obligations, consult regarding problems and file requests.   

 

 

 

EMERGENCY Information

Our staff is always available for you in emergency situations. Call our 24/7 number in case of emergency, and you will be answered by one of our staff members!

Emergency Number (24/7): +972 – (0)54-8820217

 

Police- 100 

Ambulance – 101

Fire Department – 102

 

HUJI’s Security Department:

Mount Scopus – 02-5883000

Givat Ram –02-6585000

Ein Karem – 02-6757000

 

Har'el Health Insurance: 1-800-414422

TEREM (Emergency Medical Care covered by Har'el Insurance, Address: 15 Sarei Israel st.): 1-599-520-520