Program Overview
The Jewish Studies at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 Jewish 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Jerusalem, Israel
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Jewish Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Approaching Classical Jewish Texts: Ancient until Modern Times\', \'The Rabbinic World View\', \'Trends in Medieval Kabbalah\', \'The Secrets of Maimonides\\x92 Guide of the Perplexed\', \'Eschatology in the Late Second Temple Period: Qumran, Nascent Christianity and \\xa0 Beyond\', \'Crisis and Identity: Jewish Intellectuals in the Modern World\', \'Jerusalem in History, Art and Literature: Between Imagination and Reality\', \'The Origin of Modern Jewish Studies\', "Einstein\'s Question: The Holocaust in History, Trauma and Culture", \'Jews under the Habsburg Double Eagle\', \'Transformation of German Jewry\']
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 based on transcripts and letters of recommendation. Students must have:
- at least a 3.2 ("B") grade-point average
- a relevant background in Jewish studies
- be prepared to enroll in at least levelGimelHebrew at the beginning of their first semester of study. Students who have minimal or no knowledge of Hebrew (levelsAleph-Bet) will be required to attend the Summer Ulpan prior to their first and second year of the program.
Knowledge of English:Applicants are required to submit official TOEFL, IELTS, or Amir scores.Exempted from this requirement are applicants who have completed a full degree (a minimum of four years) taught in English, at an institution of higher education in an English speaking country. 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; USD 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National 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
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...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months