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Career & Networking 

Graduates of this program will be well-equipped to pursue doctoral studies and academic careers, as well as non-academic positions in education, counseling, social service, community development, diplomatic service, inter-religious relations, and more.

Teaching faculty

Our faculty members are renowned experts in their fields with extensive teaching and research experience.  

Your Opportunity to Study in two world Renewed institutions

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Faculty of Humanities at Hebrew University is committed to shedding light on civilizations past and present as revealed through history, language, literature, religion, philosophy, music, art, and material culture. The numerous prizes and grants received by the academic staff – including Israel Prizes and ERC grants – attest to the high quality of research and teaching for which the faculty is known.

The University of St Andrews

With 500 years of history, the School of Divinity (also known as St. Mary’s College) at St. Andrews has a rich tradition of academic excellence. 

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have an internationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 83 or above.

· CV including personal details and history of education and employment to date 

· Personal statement (optional) 

· Sample of original, single-authored academic work (2,000 words) 

· Two original, signed academic references 

· Official academic transcripts

· BA degree certificate  

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

· a TOEFL exam score of 94 or above

· an IELTS exam score of 7 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, can request an exemption. Such applicants must submit documentation from their university verifying English as the language of instruction. Exemption is not automatic and is determined on a case-by-case basis.Tuition & Scholarships

Hebrew University’s tuition for the first year in Jerusalem is US$24,000.
St Andrews tuition for the second year in St Andrews is £21,000.

Students are eligible for a variety of scholarships at Hebrew University. More information can be found on the SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID page. 

Further Information

Academic Inquiries: Prof. David Satran

Administrative inquiries: Program Coordinator

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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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Career & Networking 

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.

Teaching Faculty

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 at the Hebrew University

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.

Admissions Requirements

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.

Tuition & Scholarships

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.

Further Information

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

Registration for the degree will open on February 2

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Under the aegis of the Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) and the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Institute for Jewish Studies, this two-year Master’s in Jewish Studies program provides in-depth knowledge of Jewish history, language, literature, culture and philosophy. Students enjoy an intimate learning environment, with small classes taught in English by leading experts in the field.

The flexible nature of the program, which includes a large number of elective credits, allows students to design a program of study best suited to their specific interests within the field of Jewish studies. In addition, the program provides students with a solid foundation in Modern Hebrew. Students with a high enough level of Modern Hebrew proficiency may enroll in courses taught in Hebrew and immerse themselves in a Hebrew-speaking environment, alongside their Israeli peers.

The curriculum is divided into two main periods: ancient to early medieval, and late medieval to modern. Courses cover such topics as Second Temple Judaism, the Bible in the eyes of Jews, Christians and Muslims, the works of Maimonides, Jewish mysticism, Zionism, and the Holocaust.

Students benefit from Hebrew University’s extensive academic resources, such as the National Library of Israel, located on the Edmond J. Safra Campus, Givat Ram.

Career & Networking 

Graduates of the program are well positioned for careers in academia, secondary education, religious and community leadership, tourism, archiving and museum-related work. Many of our alumni continue on to advanced academic degrees (mostly PhDs), in Israel and abroad.

For additional information, please visit the program’s Career & Alumni page.

Teaching Faculty

Courses in the MA program are taught by world-class experts in a range of disciplines, including history, languages, philosophy and religious studies. The head of the program, Dr. Yakir Paz, specializes in Hellenistic Judaism, Roman and Rabbinic law, Rabbinic biblical commentaries, theological polemics in Antiquity, Jews and Christians in the Sasanian Empire and Syriac literature.

Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities at Hebrew University is committed to shedding light on civilizations past and present as revealed through history, language, literature, religion, philosophy, music, art and material culture. The numerous prizes and grants received by the academic staff – including Israel Prizes and ERC grants – attest to the high quality of research and teaching for which the faculty is known. 

The MA in Jewish Studies is offered in conjunction with the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Institute for Jewish Studies, a research hub since 1924. The Mandel Institute is responsible for overseeing all teaching departments and research centers devoted to the pursuit of Jewish studies at Hebrew University. It is affiliated with over 20 smaller research institutes, including the Orion Center for the Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive, the Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of Antisemitism, the Franz Rosenzweig Minerva Research Center for the Study of German-Jewish Cultural History, Thought and Literature, and the Jewish Music Research Center.

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.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an internationally accredited university with a minimum 3.2 average (B). They must also demonstrate English proficiency through a TOEFL exam score of 80 or above, or a minimum IELTS score of 6.

Late admissions: April 1 - August 31, 2022

The upcoming program is scheduled to begin in October, 2022.

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

Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition is US$6,000 for each of the two years of study ($12,000 total).

For additional information, please visit our Tuition Costs & Fees page.

We offer a variety of scholarships, including an early admission scholarship. More information can be found on our Scholarships & Financial Aid page.

Further Information

Academic Inquiries: Dr. Yakir Paz, Program Head: yakir.paz@mail.huji.ac.il

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

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This one-year multidisciplinary degree, taught entirely in English, is offered by Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) in conjunction with the Department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at the Faculty of Humanities. 

Courses cover a variety of topics such as state and religion in the lands of Islam, interrelations between Jews and Muslims, the history and archaeology of Jerusalem during the Islamic periods, and the relations between Israel and Middle Eastern countries.

The program includes a rigorous Modern Standard Arabic curriculum. Since nearly 40% of Jerusalem’s inhabitants are native Arabic speakers, students also enjoy the opportunity to put their language skills to practice on a daily basis. Additionally, the faculty of Humanities offers courses in Modern Turkish, Ottoman Turkish, and Persian.

Career & Networking 

Graduates of the program continue on to positions in government service, NGOs, journalism, academia and other areas. Alumni have worked for news outlets and academic journals such as Haaretz, i24News, Der Spiegel and the Mexican Journal of Political and Social Sciences. Others have pursued advanced academic degrees, both in Israel and internationally.

For additional information, please visit the program’s Career & Alumni page.

Teaching Faculty

Dr. Tawfiq Da’adli, academic head of the program, is an archaeologist and art historian whose research interests include important sites in Jerusalem such as the Mamilla Cemetery, the al-Qaymuriyya Mausoleum, the quarters around the Cotton Merchants’ Market and the Beit HaBad Market.

Additional key lecturers include Prof. Meir Hatina and Prof. Ron Shaham. Prof. Hatina is the head of both Hebrew University’s Department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies and the Levtzion Center for Islamic Studies. His work focuses on martyrdom in Islam and Arab liberal thought. Prof. Shaham’s fields of expertise include Islamic law and society, Islamic family law and the legal status of non-Muslims in the modern Middle East.

Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities at the Hebrew University is committed to shedding light on civilizations past and present as revealed through history, language, literature, religion, philosophy, music, art and material culture. The numerous prizes and grants received by the academic staff – including Israel Prizes and ERC grants – attest to the high quality of research and teaching for which the faculty is known.  

A wide range of world-class research institutes are affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities, including the Institute of Archaeology, the Institute of Asian and African Studies, the Mandel Institute of Jewish Studies and the Department of Comparative Religion, among others. Each of these institutes houses centers that focus on specific topics, such as the Levtzion Center for Islamic Studies, the Ben-Zvi Institute for the Study of Jewish Communities in the East, the Minerva Center for Human Rights, and others. 

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.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an internationally accredited university with a minimum 3.2 (letter grade B) average. They must also demonstrate English proficiency through a TOEFL exam score of 80 or above, or an IELTS score of 6 or above.

Application Deadlines

Early admissions: November 1 - December 31, 2021

Regular admissions: January 1 - March 31, 2022

Late admissions: April 1 - August 31, 2022

The upcoming program is scheduled to begin in October, 2022.

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

Tuition and Scholarships

Tuition is US$11,400.

For additional information, please visit our Tuition Costs & Fees page.

A variety of scholarships are available, including an early admission scholarship. More information can be found on our Scholarships & Financial Aid page.

Further Information

Academic Inquiries: Prof. Michael Shenkar, Program Head: michael.shenkar@mail.huji.ac.il

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

Program Website

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