Chapter IV · Middle East & North Africa
Study abroad inIsrael
Israel's universities in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa run international programmes in Hebrew, Arabic, technology, archaeology and Middle East studies. Check your own government's travel advice before you commit.
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel (ILS)
- Academic year
- October to June, in two semesters
- Student visa
- A/2 student visa
- Programmes
- 12
- Universities
- 24
Programmes in Israel
Jerusalem · 3 programmes
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· ★ 5.0 (8 reviews)Hebrew University of Jerusalemvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 4.9 (7 reviews)CoexistenceTrip - Hebrew University of Jerusalemvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 4.6 (5 reviews)InnovNation - Hebrew University of Jerusalemvia Go Overseas
Tel Aviv · 1 programme
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· ★ 4.2 (6 reviews)Tel Aviv Universityvia Go Overseas
Haifa · 1 programme
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· ★ 4.2 (5 reviews)USACvia Go Overseas
Across Israel and multi-city
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· ★ 4.8 (8 reviews)Tel Aviv Universityvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 4.6 (7 reviews)Ben-Gurion University of the Negevvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 4.6 (5 reviews)IDC Herzliya - Raphael Recanati International Schoolvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 4.6 (5 reviews)Bar-Ilan Universityvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)IDC Herzliya - Raphael Recanati International Schoolvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 5.0 (1 reviews)IDC Herzliya - Raphael Recanati International Schoolvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 5.0 (1 reviews)Ben-Gurion University of the Negevvia Go Overseas
Cities
Universities in Israel
24 institutions in total, all listed in our Israel university directory.
- Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering
- JCT Lev Academic Center
- Ariel University Center of Samaria
- Ashkelon Academic College
- Bezalel Academy of Art and Design
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
- Bar-Ilan University
- Acdemic Center for Law and Business
- College of Management
- Galillee College
- University of Haifa
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
- Jerusalem University College
- Open University of Israel
- Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute
- Sami Shamoon College of Engineering
- Shenkar School of Engineering & Design
- Tel Aviv University
- Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
- Weizmann Institute of Science
- Western Galilee College
- Emeq Yizrael College
- Gordon Academic College
Questions about studying in Israel
How many study abroad programmes are there in Israel?
StudiesForeign currently lists 12 programmes in Israel from 8 providers, in cities including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa. Each listing links to the organisation that runs it, where you can check dates, prices and how to apply.
What visa do I need to study in Israel?
Most international students staying for a semester or longer need a a/2 student visa. Requirements depend on your nationality and the length of your course, and EU or EEA citizens may have different rules in Europe. Check with the host institution and the nearest embassy before you apply.
When does the academic year start in Israel?
The university year in Israel usually runs october to June, in two semesters. Provider programmes and summer schools follow their own calendars, so check each programme’s dates.
Which cities in Israel have the most study abroad programmes?
Jerusalem (3), Tel Aviv (1) and Haifa (1), based on the programmes listed on StudiesForeign.
Can I study in Israel in English?
Yes, in many cases. Many study abroad programmes in Israel are designed for international students and teach in English, often alongside Arabic classes. Some programmes, especially direct enrolment at local universities, expect you to study in Arabic, so check each programme’s language requirements.
How many universities are there in Israel?
Our directory lists 24 universities and higher-education institutions in Israel, with links to their official websites.