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There are quite a few study programs available for foreign students in Israel. Some are short term, intended for visiting students. Others are long term designed for immigrant students, foreign students, researchers and scholars. The following section lists a number of available programs |
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| The Israel Council for Higher Education |
The Israel Council for Higher Education operates a joint steering committee dedicated to foreign students. The committee:
 Determines policies for the operation of programs aimed at increasing the number of Jewish students from abroad in institutes of higher education and allocates funds
 Recruits foreign students to institutes of higher education in Israel by means of cooperation with Jewish student organizations
 Promotes academic development and works towards increasing the number of courses offered to foreign students
 Supports social and cultural activities while allowing students to get to know the country, its society and culture |
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| Diploma Studies |
Institutions of higher education in Israel offer a variety of non-degree and certificate programs. Most programs requiring a Bachelor’s degree award a diploma upon completion. Information about diploma programs can be found in institutions' publications. Most of the programs don't grant credit for courses taken. |
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| Non-University Hebrew Degree Studies |
A number of non-university academic institutions in Israel are accredited to award a bachelor’s degree. For more details check the list of institutions and contact details. |
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| Bachelor's (Undergraduate) and Master's (Graduate) Degree Studies |
Universities and Colleges in Israel offer a wide selection of graduate and undergraduate programs in a range of fields.
Whereas the Bachelor's degree is typically interdisciplinary, the Master’s degree programs in Israel are designed to provide students with knowledge and research capabilities in one particular field.
Most master programs extend over a period of two years. Admission requirements vary by field but an adequate knowledge of Hebrew is usually required. |
 Overseas students' programs at Universities and Colleges
Graduate academic programs in English
Visiting Israel
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| Doctoral Programs |
Applicants to Doctoral programs in Israel are normally required to hold a Master’s degree from a recognized university with a good grade average. The Direct Doctoral Program is intended for exceptional Bachelor’s degree holders. |
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| Additional Programs |
 MASA, the Gateway to Long-term Israel Programs, enables thousands of Jewish young adults to spend a semester or a year in Israel, in one of over 160 approved programs
 Hagshama program: The World Zionist Organization's program features a list of university programs intended for overseas students
 The Jerusalem Hi-Tech study program is designed to prepare immigrant students for higher education studies in hi-tech and scientific professions. The program takes place at the Hadassah Academic College in Jerusalem, under the supervision of the Student Authority
 The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is a regional center for environmental leadership located at Kibbutz Ketura, near the Jordanian and Egyptian borders. The Arava Institute offers a number of environmental studies programs for both undergraduate and graduate students, and provides a balanced scientific, political and social understanding of complex environmental issues
 The Israeli Bridge in the Negev program is a 10-month program for Russian-Speaking Jewish Youth from all over the world. The program focuses on Jewish history, Israeli society, and Jewish-Israeli culture, and takes place at the desert campus of Sde Boker. It furthermore includes an intensive Hebrew course, academic courses, trips throughout Israel, and cultural and social activities.
For further information contact Project director, Ms. Irit Shaposhnikov (Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute), E-mail: shaposhn@bgumail.bgu.ac.il, mobile: 054-3059241 Tel: 08-6592108
 MASA-Rimon Program for Overseas Students. Rimon, Israel's largest independent professional contemporary music school, located in Ramat Hasharon (a suburb of Tel Aviv) features a "work/study" program. The program includes: Hebrew studies, Music studies, Social activities with Israeli students, Education-on-wheels workshops, Desert Experience and more
 A number of Yeshivot offer young Jewish men and women the opportunity to study in Israel, usually for summer or yearlong programs. Among them are Pardes, The conservative Yehsiva in Jerusalem and rabbinical study programs at the Hebrew Union College |
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