Program Overview
The Holocaust Studies at University of Haifa 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 Holocaust 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
- Tuition: USD 8,900 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Haifa, Israel
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Holocaust 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
- Anthropology of Memory
- The Holocaust Remembrance and its Impact on the Memory Politics of Genocide
- Literature of the Holocaust
- Visual Culture and the Holocaust
- From Silence to Omnipresence-Holocaust in the Curriculum
- From Violence to Tolerance: Psychological Aspects in Holocaust Education
- Holocaust Education for Democratic Values
- The Final Solution
- German Jewry Under the Nazi Regime
- The Jews of Poland in the Second World War and the Holocaust
- Nazi Germany
- The Second World War
- Holocaust in the Former Soviet Union
- The Specter of Genocide
- German Language Course
- Yiddish Language Course
- Holocaust Museums: Three Continents, Three Generations
- Practical Training in Curating
- Psychological Aspects of the Memory of the Holocaust
- Research Design and Thesis Writing
- Research Methods for Holocaust Studies
- Research Forum Course
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An undergraduate degree in the humanities or social sciences from a recognized university in Israel or abroad with a final grade of 80% or more (Israeli system) or 3.0 GPA equivalent.A minimum of 3.0 GPA, 80%, or equivalent
Candidates will be required to submit two letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose.
Candidates who have not previously attended an institution of higher education where the language of instruction is English must submit official TOEFL scores or their equivalent.
Students who do not have a background in the study of History will be requested to take relevant courses. Each case will be considered on its own merit.
Application deadlines
- Early application deadline \xc2\x96 March 15th
- Late application deadline \xc2\x96 May 31st
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,900 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 8,900 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Haifa 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 University of Haifa
University of Haifa
Haifa, Israel
University of Haifa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2010-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-30
- Language English
- Duration 12 months