Students with a sufficient command of Hebrew also have the option of taking graduate courses taught in Hebrew in the faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences. This program is designed to meet the special needs of qualified graduate students from abroad who wish to spend a year at the Hebrew University, whether they are M.A. or Ph.D. candidates or recent college graduates who have not yet commenced a program of graduate study. While this program does not offer a degree, a full transcript will be provided in order to facilitate the transfer of credit to the student's home university. Students who decide to go on for a graduate degree at the Hebrew University at either the Rothberg International School or in the Faculty of Humanities or Social Sciences may use this year to improve their Hebrew and fulfill certain degree requirements. Qualified students with bachelor's degrees from accredited institutions of higher education are eligible for admission to the Graduate Year Program.
Admission is based on transcripts and letters of recommendation.
Recent college graduates who have not yet commenced a program of graduate study must apply as Visiting Students . Students enrolled in M.A. programs abroad apply as Visiting Graduate Students , while Ph.D. candidates apply as Visiting Research Students. They enjoy student privileges, including use of the libraries and academic advising. Payment of a supplementary fee entitles Visiting Research Fellows to an advanced research tutorial. A one-semester option is open only to Visiting Graduate and Visiting Research students.