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Tuition USD 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MA
Duration 18 months
Deadline 2015-05-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Jerusalem, Israel
Language English

Program Overview

The Israeli Studies at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is a MA programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Israeli Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Israel and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Jerusalem, Israel

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Israeli Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Issues in Israeli Politics
  2. Anthropology and Sociology of Israel
  3. Mass Media and Israeli Society
  4. Culture and Mass Media in Israel
  5. Field Trips: Tour Israeli Society

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Qualified students with a Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution of higher education are eligible for admission to the program. Admission is competitive and is based on transcripts and letters of recommendation. Candidates must have:
  • a final grade point average of at least 3.2 (B) or the equivalent
  • a relevant background in the areas of political science, sociology or anthropology
  • Knowledge of English: Applicants are required to submit official TOEFL, IELTS, or Amir scores. The minimum TOEFL score required is 89 on the internet-based test. The minimum IELTS score is 7. The minimum Amir score is 220.
Exempted from this requirement are applicants who have completed a full degree (a minimum of four years) taught solely in English at a recognized institution of higher education. Applicants who have completed a B.A. in English Language and Literature may request an exemption provided that they submit documentation from their university stating that the language of instruction is English.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The Hebrew University of Jerusalem directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Israel

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is an Israeli public research university based in Jerusalem. Co-founded by Albert Einstein and Chaim Weizmann in July 1918, it is the second-oldest institution...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2015-05-18
  • Start Date 2018-10-30
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months
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