First-Year Study Abroad Program

To get involved in the community and to help make a difference, you may choose to enroll in a 12-credit program per semester and volunteer with one of our community service projects at a nonprofit organization in the Jerusalem area. Once a month, you’ll meet with other volunteers to learn about a specific social issue facing Israeli society.

You’ll be invited to participate in a wide array of trips, tours, and activities offered by the Office of Student Life. From a tour of the Old City, to a trip to the Dead Sea, to checking out the festivals that are held throughout the year, you’ll build your own unique impressions and memories of Jerusalem and Israel.

While residing on the Mount Scopus Campus with other international and Israeli students, you’ll have a chance to form new friendships and get involved in campus life. A team of multilingual Israeli students, called madrichim, is also there to help you adjust to your new surroundings and give you tips on things to do. Learn more about student life at HebrewU.

Experience Jerusalem’s incredible mosaic of cultures, foods, religions, and peoples. Stroll through a lively street market or spend an evening with friends at a trendy nightclub. Immerse yourself in the lively arts and culture scene, or discover the city’s religious mosaic. Entrepreneurs, creatives, scholars, scientists, and activists all flock to Jerusalem, making it an exciting place to study abroad.

Make new friends and new memories as you discover first-hand Jerusalem’s rich history as well as its vibrant and innovative culture. Learn more about Jerusalem in the Student Life section and start planning your adventure.

Apply by:

Fall/Year 2023-2024: June 30, 2023

Spring 2024: November 15, 2023

Program length: Semester or year

View our Course Registration Deadlines.

For financial information, see Tuition & Fees for Other undergraduate

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships based on demonstrated need or merit are available. To apply, follow the procedure required by your local office.

A high school diploma with a minimum of a B average or equivalent is needed to be eligible for the year-long option. If you are interested in the semester-long option, a high school diploma with a minimum of a B+ average or equivalent is required. Both options require a letter of consent from your guardian(s) if you are under the age of 18.

Additional Requirements by Country

English Language Requirement

If you are from a non-English-speaking country and have not previously studied at a secondary school where the language of instruction is English, you are required to take an English proficiency test.

A minimum TOEFL score of 89 on the internet-based test is required. The school code for TOEFL is 0206. Equivalent Cambridge or IELTS scores are also acceptable.