Program Details

This course is available in both online and in-person formats during the first semster of studies.

Hebrew University’s MA in International Development (Glocal) is geared toward individuals committed to reducing inequality and working toward a more just, socially cohesive, economically and environmentally sustainable world. While exploring international development from a global perspective, the program emphasizes the development of local, tailored interventions, providing students with a strong theoretical foundation, practical tools, and hands-on experience to help strengthen disadvantaged communities. During the 18-month graduate program, students learn to translate academic research into a practical understanding of community development, through cutting-edge theories and first-hand engagement with the complex challenges faced by disadvantaged communities worldwide.

The program’s unique approach builds on a strong, 14-month academic curriculum followed by a practical 4-month field internship spent in organizations serving local communities around the world. The diverse course offerings cover public health, geography, environmental management, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and migration and gender, among other subjects. Moreover, participants learn about the local complexity and cultural diversity of Jerusalem, drawing global lessons from local solutions and practices.

Each cohort consists of 25-30 students from around the world. Through interactive teaching methods, students learn from highly acclaimed academics about development practices and experiences in different countries. Each year, a select number of students who excel academically opt for the Glocal Research Track and write a master’s thesis in the field of international community development, thereby contributing to the advancement of knowledge and research in this field.

For more information about the program, click here.

Career & Networking

Graduates of the Glocal program help further international development in fields such as poverty, global inequality and gender, among others. Glocal alumni are employed in a variety of development and grassroots organizations in Israel and around the world, working to empower communities in a variety of fields. These organizations include Care International, MSF (Doctors without Borders), the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IsraAid, Save a Child's Heart, the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, World Education, NALA Foundation, the Pears Program for Global Innovation, ActionAid, Village Health Works Burundi, FHI360 Uganda, and others.      

Alumni have also launched their own projects, such as “Become,” an NGO working to support communities in Kenya, Haiti and South Sudan, “Amar Majuli,” which empowers women from lower castes in Northern India, and “Kaima Tanzania,” a farm which trains youth at risk in agriculture practices. Other alumni have pursued a doctorate to launch their academic career.

Glocal alumni form a vibrant, active network, in which graduates support each other and offer guidance and mentoring to one another. The Glocal program supports this network through various workshops, events, and its seed funding program.

Teaching Faculty

The Glocal program is headed by Dr. Reut Barak Weekes, an expert in development economics and political relations in the developing world. The program’s teaching staff consists of a multidisciplinary team of top researchers, academics and practitioners whose fields of expertise cover different aspects of international development, including:

Mr. Yossi Offer, strategic planning and local development specialist, and the executive director of a consulting company working with local authorities, NGOs, and government and international development agencies in Israel as well as in developing countries.

Dr. Maureen Malowany, Hebrew University researcher whose interests include the history of global public health, epidemiology, malaria (particularly sub-Saharan Africa), infectious diseases, and tropical medicine science.

The Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences is Hebrew University’s largest faculty, with a total of 3,600 students studying towards undergraduate and graduate degrees. The faculty is devoted to training future leaders by providing its students with a first-class education with practical, hands-on elements.

The Faculty of Social Sciences encompasses a broad spectrum of fields such as Communications and Journalism, Economics, Geography, International Relations, Political Science, PPE (Philosophy, Political Science and Economics), Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, and Statistics (with a focus on Data Science).  

The teaching staff at the faculty is composed of world-class researchers and practitioners, many of whom have received prestigious awards, among them Israel Prizes, Emet Prizes, and Rothschild Prizes.

For more information about the Faculty of Social Sciences, visit their website.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the Glocal program must hold a BA degree from an internationally recognized university with an average of 80 or above (or equivalent). Additional requirements include:

For detailed information on admission requirements, based on the country where you completed your undergraduate studies, please click here.

Moreover, applicants must commit to participating in an intensive program of study, including a 4-month internship.

For further details on eligibility and application guidelines, see here.

Tuition and Scholarships

The tuition fee for the entire program is 11,000 USD.

While internship costs are not covered by the program, Glocal tries to subsidize 40% of the costs related to the internship. A 4-month internship in a developing country usually costs approximately US$4,000-$7,000 including flights, accommodations, and living expenses.  

A limited number of scholarships are available for students from developing countries. Once accepted to the program, potential candidates will receive information about financial assistance and available scholarships from the admissions team. For further details, click here.

International students are also eligible to apply for scholarships provided by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For more information, please visit this website. 

Academic Inquiries: Dr. Reut Barak Weekes

 Academic Head: reut.barak1@mail.huji.ac.il

Administrative Inquiries: Ms. Inbal Levin,

Program Coordinator: glocal@savion.huji.ac.il Program Website

 

Program Details

A young state in the Land of the Bible, where ancient meets modern, secular meets religious, diverse cultures convene from across the globe, and conflict and coexistence converge – Israel is a country brimming with juxtapositions, making it a fascinating topic of study. In the MA in Israel Studies program, students learn to examine the historical processes that led to the creation of contemporary Israeli society and politics, the complicated relationships between the various populations that reside here, and the ways in which Israel copes with these challenges on a domestic and international scale.

This program incorporates courses from a wide range of academic disciplines, including history, sociology, anthropology, political science, international relations, economics, and religious studies. Students examine Israeli politics, media and geography through a hands-on approach, and benefit from the option to study Modern Hebrew intensively. For a full course list, please click here.

Program participants acquire critical thinking and writing skills and develop a multicultural perspective. By studying in Jerusalem, the historical center of the State of Israel, they benefit from close proximity to Israeli government offices and nonprofit organizations, sites of historical and religious significance, and a wealth of museums and archives.

Career & Networking
The MA in Israel Studies program prepares students for a great variety of career fields, including education and academia, research and policy, diplomacy and advocacy, and journalism and consulting. Graduates of this program hold senior positions in foreign affairs, government administration, NGOs, journalism and academia.

Teaching Faculty
Students in the MA in Israel Studies program learn from renowned faculty, whose research covers a wide range of disciplines, including political science, sociology, international relations, communications, and Middle Eastern studies. The program’s lecturers are leading experts in their fields, such as:

Prof. Menahem Blondheim, program head and senior faculty member of the Department of Communication and Journalism, who specializes in the role of communication in American and Jewish history, as well as the history of media.

Prof. Gideon Rahat, senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, whose expertise lies in electoral reform in Israel.

Prof. Noam Shoval, Professor at the Department of Geography and the Institute for Urban and Regional Studies, an expert in the spatial geography of ancient cities such as Jerusalem, Nazareth and Acre.

Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Social Sciences is Hebrew University’s largest faculty, with a total of 3,600 students studying toward undergraduate and graduate degrees. It is devoted to training future leaders by providing its students with a first-class education which includes practical, hands-on elements.

The Faculty of Social Sciences encompasses a broad spectrum of fields and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Undergraduate degrees are granted in nine different academic departments: Communication and Journalism, Economics, Geography, International Relations, Political Science, PPE (Philosophy, Political Science and Economics), Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, and Statistics (with a focus on Data Science).  

This program is run collaboratively with Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS). Over 2,000 students from 90 countries worldwide convene in Jerusalem each year to participate in RIS programs, ranging from intensive language courses to short-term courses, internships, study abroad, and full-fledged MA degree programs offered in English. RIS’ innovative programming, diverse community, and rich student life offer an unforgettable, transformative experience for students of all backgrounds and academic pursuits.

For more information on the Faculty, click here.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an internationally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.2 (B) or equivalent. Furthermore, they must have a high level of proficiency in English. If the applicant's native language is not English, or if they have not previously studied at an institute of higher education where the language of instruction is English, they must submit one of the following documents:

Within 3 weeks of submission of all required documents, applicants will be informed of their admissions status via e-mail.

For detailed information on admission requirements, based on the country where you completed your undergraduate studies, please click here.

• Photocopy of their passport
• Completed medical form
• Signed disclaimer form (U.S. citizens only)

  Furthermore, they are required to submit the following supplementary documents:

  Transcripts and diplomas from all prior university studies

Tuition and Scholarships

Tuition is US$10,400. This includes the cost of the program, health insurance, and the option to study Modern Hebrew intensively during the autumn and spring semesters.

Students are eligible for a variety of scholarships as well as an early admissions discount. More information can be found on our Scholarships & Financial Aid page.

Further Information

Academic Inquiries: Prof. Menahem Blondheim, Program Head: mblond@huji.ac.il

Administrative Inquiries: RIS Division of Graduate Studies: gradmiss@savion.huji.ac.il

Program Website
 

Program Details
Germany is the largest economy in Europe, ranks as the world’s most innovative country and has the third largest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites of all states. Still, as a leader in global and European affairs, the country is facing considerable challenges related to immigration, climate change, security and energy. This MA program analyzes how political, economic and cultural factors have shaped contemporary Germany, placing these factors within the European and global contexts and examining them from a historical perspective. Students will also consider these developments from the perspectives of Israel and the Middle East.

The program is part of Hebrew University’s European Forum and is affiliated with three faculties: Social Sciences, Law and Humanities. In addition to mandatory basic and methodological courses, five specialization tracks are offered: Politics and Economy, Law and International Relations, Geography and Urban Studies, History and Sociology, and Literature, Philosophy, Culture, and the Arts. 

Students can choose one of two study options: a non-research track or a research track with a thesis. In the non-research track, students choose three out of the five specializations, while in the research track, they choose two specializations. The program places great emphasis on providing students with opportunities for acquiring practical experience, for example, through travel courses, student exchanges, simulations and internships.   

Knowledge of the German language is not a prerequisite for admission to the program; in order to graduate, however, students must complete level B 1.2 according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).

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The breadth and depth of the MA program gives students the tools for a promising career in the public, business or academic sectors. Alumni have gone on to fill a variety of positions, including with Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Defense, have become parliamentary assistants to members of the European Parliament, lobbyists and employees with EU consulting firms, as well as members of the Israeli Delegation to the European Union. In preparation for entering the job market, students are offered an internship with an organization or agency whose work is related to their field of study, while also receiving academic advising for their internship project.

Students take part in the many conferences and workshops organized by HUJI’s European Forum and host researchers from German universities. Research students also enjoy opportunities to travel to international conferences and workshops.

In addition, the program has an active alumni network, through which employment opportunities and other news is shared.

The program’s top-notch academic faculty comes from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds and together they provide a rigorous multi- and interdisciplinary curriculum.

The program’s academic head is Prof. Gili S. Drori of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Prof. Drori is also the Director of the European Forum of Hebrew University.

Dr. Tobias Ebbrecht-Hartmann of the Department of Communications and Journalism is the program’s advisor and an expert in German culture and art.

Faculty include academics and practitioners with vast knowledge and experience in such fields as Israeli-German relations, German civil law, European nationalism, German foreign policy, and European Jewry. Students also benefit from a variety of courses taught by guest faculty from top universities in Europe and North America.

For additional information on the program’s faculty, please visit the program’s website.

The European Forum comprises research centers, graduate study programs and research funds. It is a multi- and interdisciplinary intellectual community bridging among the social sciences, humanities and law, and its administrative management is anchored in the Faculty of Social Sciences. The following centers are part of the Forum: the Helmut Kohl Institute for European Studies, the DAAD Center for German Studies, the Center for Austrian Studies, the Center for the Study of Italian Culture, the Paul Desmarais Center for the Study of French Culture, and the Marjorie Mayrock Center for Russian, Euro-Asian and East-European Research. The common interest of all the centers is European integration in its broader sense, involving historical perspectives and comparative methods.

The European Forum’s teaching and research activities focus on important long-term processes in Europe, and on European integration and its nexus with Israel and the Middle East. Besides the program in Contemporary Germany Studies, it also offers a graduate program in European Studies.

Applicants to the master’s program in Contemporary Germany: Politics, Society and Culture must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum 80 (3.0 GPA) average, and must demonstrate English proficiency.

For additional information regarding admissions, please visit the program’s website.

For detailed information on admission requirements, based on the country where you completed your undergraduate studies, please click here.

The program’s tuition fee is US$ 10,000.

Various scholarships are available, including full tuition scholarships, distinction scholarships, scholarships for German-language summer courses in Austria, funded student exchange programs, subsidized study excursions to Europe, internships in Israel and Europe, and student integration in research groups and international conferences.

For additional information regarding tuition fees and other costs, please visit the program’s website.

Academic Inquiries: Prof. Gili S. Drori, Academic Head:
gili.drori@mail.huji.ac.il

Administrative Inquiries: Ms. Elisheva Moatti, Program Coordinator:
elishevam@savion.huji.ac.il

Program Website

Program Details

In this program, students will learn about the theories, methodologies, strategies and techniques for managing and resolving conflicts, and for solving problems between social, economic, ethnic and political groups. Given the long history of conflict in the region, Jerusalem is the ultimate setting in which to study this field. Program participants will also benefit from a highly diverse academic environment, with a student body comprised of many different nationalities and religions.

The multidisciplinary curriculum covers political science, international relations, social psychology, international law, communications, digital media, sociology and Israel studies. Students can choose from core courses such as “Propaganda Revisited: Political Persuasion in Social Conflicts,” “Postcolonial Theory: From Anti-Colonial Thought to Theories of Decoloniality,” or “Cybersecurity: Technology, Policy and Politics.” For a full course list, please click here.

The program includes courses, seminars and lectures by leading experts, as well as workshops through which students acquire skills for conflict management and resolution. Using Israel as its classroom, the program includes study tours, practical ‘on site’ trainings, and meetings with key people, such as policy makers, political leaders, activists, and more.

This one-year-program is the flagship program of Hebrew University’s Swiss Center for Conflict Research, Management and Resolution – an interdisciplinary center within the Faculty of Social Sciences that was established in 1999 by the Swiss Friends of the Hebrew University and the European Executive Council of the University. 

Career & Networking

Program graduates hold senior positions in academia, governmental and non-governmental organizations, international NGOs and the private sector. Alumni have followed a variety of career tracks, as professional mediators, social entrepreneurs, directors of international organizations, and journalists.

Teaching Faculty

The Swiss Center for Conflict Research, Management and Resolution is headed by Prof. Ifat Maoz, a social psychologist who researches psychology and media in conflict and intergroup relations.

The program’s teaching staff consists of a multidisciplinary team of top researchers, academics and practitioners affiliated with the Swiss Center and with various departments within Hebrew University’s Faculty of Social Sciences, including Communication and Journalism, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, International Relations, Psychology and Geography.

The Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences is the Hebrew University’s largest faculty, with a total of 3,600 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree studies. It is devoted to training future leaders by providing its students with a first-class education which includes practical, hands-on elements.

The Faculty of Social Sciences encompasses a broad spectrum of fields and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Undergraduate degrees are granted in nine different academic departments: Communication and Journalism, Economics, Geography, International Relations, Political Science, PPE (Philosophy, Political Science and Economics), Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, and Statistics (with a focus on Data Science).  

For more information, click here.

Admissions Requirements

Only 20 applicants are accepted to the program annually, based on their grade point average and field of study. Students come from a wide variety of disciplines, including international relations, political science, English literature, psychology, communication and journalism, law, Middle Eastern studies, Islamic studies, history, and linguistics.

Applicants to the program must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education and should have a minimum GPA of 3.6 (“B+”), 87% on the Israeli grading scale or an equivalent.

Furthermore, they must have a high level of proficiency in English. If the applicant's native language is not English or if they have not previously studied at an institute of higher education where the language of instruction is English, they must submit one of the following documents:

•    a score of at least 95 on the Internet-based TOEFL test 
•    an IELTS score of at least 7
•    at least 670 on the SAT critical reading score

For detailed information on admission requirements, based on the country where you completed your undergraduate studies, please click here.

Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition is $11,000.

Further Information

Administrative inquiries can be directed to Mr. Abir Mor, Program Coordinator: abirmo@savion.huji.ac.il

Program Details

Volunteered geographic information and cellular navigation are just two examples of the innovative technologies used in modern urban development. In fact, the list of cities adopting 'smart' technologies is constantly growing. Smart cities integrate information, communication technology and various physical devices to optimize the efficiency of city operations and services, connect to citizens, and improve urban quality of life. Hebrew University’s M.A. in Smart Cities and Urban Informatics program prepares students for this exciting and future-oriented field.

Designed to meet the growing demand for experts in cutting-edge smart city technologies, this master’s program equips a new generation of urban planners, analysts and policy makers with the requisite tool box for developing smart cities. This includes both hands-on analytical skills as well as the ability to address current and anticipated future challenges posed by smart cities.

Students will take courses on topics such as geoinformatics, urban planning, urban remote sensing, python programming, geo-spatial data analytics, smart urban transportation and energy systems, and social planning for smart communities, among others. To view a complete list of courses, click here. In addition, field trips are an integral part of the program, with the city of Jerusalem showcased as a unique testing ground for the subject matter.

For additional information, please visit the program’s website.

Career & Networking

Graduates of the program are prepared for positions in national and local government, private companies providing location-based and urban data-analytics services to municipalities, and transportation and infrastructure agencies in Israel and worldwide. They will be prepared to work as members of urban planning teams, as technical and information experts, infrastructure consultants, and urban policy makers, among other positions.

Teaching Faculty

The program capitalizes on the joint strengths of Hebrew University’s Urban Planning program and the Geoinformatics track in the Department of Geography, drawing on their renowned lecturers as well as other experts in various fields.

Prof. Daniel Felsenstein of the Department of Geography is the academic director of the program. His work uses the tools of dynamic simulation modeling and spatial econometrics to study urban development, and one of his areas of expertise is simulating urban resilience to large scale shocks.

Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences is Hebrew University’s largest faculty, with a total of 3,600 students studying towards undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Faculty is devoted to training future leaders by providing its students with a first-class education with practical, hands-on elements.

The Faculty of Social Sciences encompasses a broad spectrum of fields such as Communications and Journalism, Economics, Geography, International Relations, Political Science, PPE (Philosophy, Political Science and Economics), Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, and Statistics (with a focus on Data Science).  

The teaching staff at the faculty is composed of world-class researchers and practitioners, many of whom have received prestigious awards, among them Israel Prizes, Emet Prizes, and Rothschild Prizes.

This program is run collaboratively with Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS). Over 2,000 students from 90 countries worldwide convene in Jerusalem each year to participate in RIS programs, ranging from intensive language courses to short-term courses, internships, study abroad, and full-fledged MA degree programs offered in English. RIS’ innovative programming, diverse community, and rich student life offer an unforgettable, transformative experience for students of all backgrounds and academic pursuits.

For more information about the Faculty of Social Sciences, visit their website.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have an internationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 80 (or equivalent).

Candidates must also demonstrate a high level of English proficiency by providing one of the following documents:

• a TOEFL exam score of 80 or above
• an IELTS exam score of 6 or above
• an Amir or Amiram exam score of 120 or above

Applicants who completed degrees at universities at which English is the sole language of instruction, as well as applicants who completed degrees in English Language and Literature, may request an exemption. Such applicants must submit documentation from their university verifying English as the language of instruction. Note that exemption is not automatic and is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Visit the program’s website for more information about the admissions process or apply here.

For detailed information on admission requirements, based on the country where you completed your undergraduate studies, please click here.

Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition is US$11,400 for the entire program.

Students are eligible for a variety of scholarships. More information can be found on the  Scholarships & Financial Aid page. For additional information regarding tuition and other costs, please visit the program’s website.

Further Information

Academic Inquiries: Prof. Daniel Felsenstein, Academic Director: daniel.felsenstein@mail.huji.ac.il

Administrative Inquiries: RIS Division of Graduate Studies: gradmiss@savion.huji.ac.il
Program Website