Hebrew University Quick Facts
Founded: 1918 (opened 1925)
Senior Faculty Members: 1,000
RIS Students: 2,000
Total HebrewU Students: 23,000
Faculties: 7
Schools: 14
Academic Departments: 315
Research Centers: 100+
Alumni: 100,000
Nobel Prizes: 8
Fields Medal for Mathematics: 1
Israel Awards: 269
Wolf Prizes: 9
EMET Prizes: 33
Rothschild Prizes: 89
Academic Excellence
Study with the best. HebrewU is the highest-ranked university in Israel, one of the world’s top 100, and one of the top 25 schools outside of the United States. You’ll work with internationally accomplished faculty and have access to an impressive range of resources and facilities.
Historic & Innovative Jerusalem
Enjoy vibrant architecture, food, and street life while walking our historic neighborhoods. Here, East meets West, and Judaism, Christianity, and Islam thrive. Here, entrepreneurs and leaders in IT research and development push beyond what was thought possible. Here, creatives and people making a difference come together.
Jerusalem is a city of discovery – and your second classroom.
Flexible & Exciting Programs
Discover a challenging and rewarding academic environment and a commitment to help you achieve your goals. Our tailored, flexible programs offer short- and long-term study opportunities. Consider which
academic programs might work best for you.
Diverse & Welcoming Community
Live on the vibrant Mount Scopus Campus with other international and Israeli students. Take advantage of stimulating lectures and seminars; diverse social, cultural, and religious activities; invigorating athletic and recreational pursuits; and more. We have decades of experience helping international students like you have the best study abroad experience possible. Learn more about
student life.
Areas of Study
University Housing
Living in university housing is an important part of your study abroad experience. You’ll have a chance to make new friends from all over the world as well as to meet Israeli students. Student housing complexes are located on Mount Scopus, overlooking Jerusalem, and are within walking distance of the university. From this location, you can take advantage of being close to the university while experiencing city life. Please note that the cost of housing is listed on your
program page.
Apartments
Students are mainly housed in the Student Village complex. They live in single bedrooms in air-conditioned suites. Each bedroom contains a bed, desk, chair, and closet. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are shared. The Scopus Student Village housing complex has free Wi-Fi in all of its apartments.
Take a virtual tour of our student village.
Other Options for Some Programs
Students may receive a single room or share a bedroom in the Maiersdorf (Reznik) dorms, which have a kitchen and bathroom facilities on every floor.
Important Resources
Through exciting events, tours, and activities, the Office of Student Life (OSL) introduces you to Israel’s people, culture, and politics, providing a memorable and unique perspective that enhances your experience. You’ll have opportunities to meet the people of Jerusalem, too, through field trips and social activities.
Living in university housing is an important part of the RIS study abroad experience. You’ll meet students from many different cultures and countries.
Find out how to register for health insurance coverage while you are at RIS – a requirement for all students.
We’d love to hear from you!
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