Fact Sheet
2025-2026

Contact Information
Name of University

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

University website

University / Rothberg International School (RIS)

Office responsible for Exchange
Program

The International Office

Head of the International Office

Ms. Jane Turner

Postal Address

Mount Scopus Jerusalem 9190501 ISRAEL

Phone+972-(0)2-5881032; +972-(0)2-5880417; +972(0)-2-5883428

Exchange Coordinators

General Information

Administrative Structure
Student Support and Buddy System

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Incoming students: Ms. Naama Carmel
Outgoing students (European partners): Ms. Liat Gabai
Outgoing students (Non-European partners): Ms. Elinor Notrika
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is Israel’s premier university and top
research institution, ranked among the world’s 100 leading universities.
The university encompasses six campuses, three of which are located in
Jerusalem, and offers a wide array of study opportunities in the exact
sciences, medicine, agriculture, humanities, social sciences, law, and more.
Hebrew University remains deeply committed to its role as a leader inmultidisciplinary research and stands at the forefront of cutting-edge
innovation and entrepreneurship in a wide range of fields.
The university’s teaching faculty is comprised of world-renowned experts
in their fields, many of whom have been recognized globally throughdistinguished awards and honors, including 8 Nobel Prizes, the Fields
Medal, the Turing Medal, the Abel prize. The Hebrew University is an
integral part of Jerusalem, one of the most fascinating and unique cities onearth. Jerusalem is home to a thriving human mosaic of Jews, Muslims andChristians, secular and religious, locals and expats from around the world
The Rothberg International School (RIS), located on Mount Scopus campus,
serves as an academic and administrative 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.
The RIS Welcome Center offers a service package to all international
students at the Hebrew University, which aims to help adjust to life on
campus and in Jerusalem. The Welcome Center provides practical support
throughout the experience at the Hebrew University including Security andSafety orientations, office hours, 24/7 emergency phone number, andmore. Besides support services, the office provides a wide range of socialand cultural extracurricular activities. The many exciting events, tours, andactivities complement the academic program and allow students to see
Israel from new angles.

H.U.B. (Hebrew University Buddies) is a program run by the Welcome
Center, whose goal is to provide an opportunity for international and local
students to connect through meaningful exchange. The program will
match peers from varying backgrounds to foster a more diverse andheterogenous environment across and aims to provide international
exchange students with the opportunity to meet local students andexperience Israel through a more authentic and informal lens.

Course Information and Selection
Registration and Application Deadlines

Application Information
Online Application Link
Entry and Language Requirements

Nomination Deadline: 1 month prior to application deadline. Please use
our nomination sheet (excel format) and send it to the exchange
coordinator:
Email Ms. Naama Carmel – Email: naamaca@savion.huji.ac.il
Application Deadlines:
Autumn and Year – Undergraduate: April 15th
Graduate: May 10th
Spring – Undergraduate: November 15th
Graduate: December 31stUndergraduate Program /Graduate Program
Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
GPA of 3.0 (Undergraduates) / 3.2 (Graduates)
English proficiency requirements (one of the below):
1) TOEFL - 80
2) IELTS - 63) Cambridge English Exams – B2 and above (the level needs to bespecifically stated)
4) CEFR – B2 and above5) Language proficiency certificates issued by University Language
Centers - B2 and above6) DAAD – a score equivalent to B2 and above/TOFEL 80 or IELTS 6.
Signed and stamped by the University Language Center (the level needs tobe specifically stated).
Students who have completed degrees at universities in which the solelanguage of instruction is English are exempt from this requirement.

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**Students who wish to take courses taught in Hebrew in the faculty
departments should note that each course has different Hebrew language
requirements (ranging from level Gimel to level Heh)
Course Restrictions for Incoming
Students

Participation in some courses requires approval from the department inwhich the student wishes to study.
Availability in some courses is limited and on a first come-first served
basis*.
*Courses in The Department of Psychology are very limited due to capacity
constraints
Certain courses have prerequisites.

Credits and Workload

The normal workload for a full-time student is 40 HUJI credits per
academic year*.
Our credit calculation is based on frontal lecture hours in the semester.
HUJI has not adopted the ECTS credits system, however,
HUJI credits can be translated into ECTS as follows:
0.66 HUJI credits = 1 ECTS.
(*Varies depending on the field of study)

Standard Full Time Load

Undergraduates: Minimum 14-15 HUJI credits per semester (1 credit = 1
semester hour of frontal study).

Main Language of Instruction

Hebrew/English

Faculties and Program of StudyRIS Undergraduate / RIS Graduate
University faculty courses (English)

Course List Available for Exchange
Students*

University faculty courses (English)
University faculty courses (Hebrew)
RIS Undergraduate (English)
RIS Graduate (English)
Advanced undergraduate students are permitted to register for MA
courses, pending approval of the instructor and Departments and meeting
pre-requests.
We highly encourage exchange students to enroll in both courses taught inuniversity faculties and RIS courses.
https://international.huji.ac.il/incoming**Students who wish to register to courses in the fields of Agriculture,Food and Environment, should apply via The International School ofAgricultural Science, Ms. Noa Schwarzwald: noapl@savion.huji.ac.il
The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, locatedin the city of Rehovot.

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Language Course for Exchange
Students during the semester

Hebrew:
For exchange students, we offer:•A 4-credit practical Hebrew course during the semester* (56 hours)
3 levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced**.

•Modern Intensive Hebrew: Students who are seeking a more
intensive framework during the semester will be able to join theintensive modern Hebrew course (7-13 credits) depending on theirHebrew level. Level Aleph is at an additional cost

Arabic:Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) courses for exchange students are allconditional upon availability.
Our Arabic language offerings can be found here,
Please note that absolute beginners interested in studying in the 12-credit
MSA course (based on availability) must participate in the pre-semesterFoundations of MSA Course (for additional payment).
The Division for Graduate studies offers advanced literary Arabic courses
during the Spring.

Internship programs offered toexchange students (during thesemester)Summer Science Internship program* The beginners 4-credit Hebrew course offered during the semester (56hours) will also be offered as a pre-semester course (Autumn/Spring) at anadditional payment.
**Please note that the intermediate and advanced classes will be available
only if a sufficient number of students enroll
Exchange students have the option to engage in a professional internshipeach semester, dedicating eight hours per week to their internshipactivities. These internships are organized and closely monitored by ourdedicated internship coordinator at RIS.
Students may choose to pursue internships with external placements, suchas start-ups, NGOs, or companies, or they may opt for internal internships,
collaborating with Hebrew University's outstanding researchers.
More information (link)
This summer internship program offers senior undergraduate or graduate
students the opportunity to gain in-depth research experience in a wide
variety of scientific fields while earning academic credit. As a participant inthe program, students will work in state-of-the-art laboratories under theguidance of internationally respected Hebrew University scientists.
Tuition waiver for students from exchange partners
More information (link)

Semester Information
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Semester System

Two

Semester Dates (including ExamPeriods)

October- February / March - July

Academic Calendar

RIS Undergraduate / RIS Graduate / University*
Please note that there is a difference in the academic calendar of RIS
Undergraduate program and the University academic calendar.
Undergraduate students should take into consideration that, if they wish
to take courses both at RIS and at faculties, their semester might beextended for an additional month.

Housing, Costs, Useful Information
On-campus Housing

Information here.
Housing in the student village dorms is conditional on availability

Off Campus Accommodation

If looking for off campus private accommodation,
Information here

Approximate Living Costs

Information here

Insurance

Hebrew University requires all international students, including part-timeand external students to purchase the health insurance coverage offered byHUJI (via Harel Insurance) for the full period of their studies.
Information here.

Visa Requirements

Information here

Useful Websites

Pre- departure Information
Information about Jerusalem

Scholarship information

Masa Scholarship available for exchange students (direct application)

Promotional materials

HUJI promotional materials Toolkit

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See you next year
in Jerusalem!

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