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Leading a nonprofit organization is a rewarding task that requires in-depth knowledge and practical skills. Hebrew University’s MA in Nonprofit Management and Leadership provides students with the foundations of nonprofit organizational development and management, drawing on the vast expertise of Israel’s most established Faculty of Social Work.

The core and elective courses in the program cover organizational, social and financial aspects of nonprofit management and leadership. Students learn about leadership models, social policy and entrepreneurship, community organizing, philanthropy, and more. For a full list of courses, click here. Although not a requirement of the degree, students have the option to enroll in Modern Hebrew courses for an additional fee. They may also choose one elective course outside the MA program if it is related to the nonprofit field.

The program is three semesters long and runs from October through September. During the autumn and spring semesters, students attend courses two full days a week. During the summer semester, they participate in four weeks of marathon courses (seven hours a day, two days a week, with each course lasting one week). Students also partake in a supervised team project and collaborate with a nonprofit organization during their year of study. Those who wish to write a thesis may do so if they enroll at the Hebrew University for an additional year as a research student at the School of Social Work and Social Welfare.

Career & Networking 

Graduates of the program continue on to management positions in the nonprofit sector, working with marginalized populations, individuals with special needs, government agencies, and cultural, religious, and educational institutions.

Teaching Faculty

The teaching staff specializes in a wide range of areas. Lecturers include:

Prof. Ron Shor, academic head of the MA program, whose research focuses on health promotion and educational programs for university students with severe mental illness, among other topics. Dr. Jonathan Mirvis, senior lecturer at Hebrew University, whose academic fields include social entrepreneurship and innovation, and Jewish Education. In addition to his lecturing, Dr. Mirvis is the academic head of the Melton Centre's Jewish Education track, within the School of Education.

The Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare

Hebrew University’s Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare was established in 1958 and was the first in Israel to offer a bachelor’s degree in social work.

The School has over thirty full-time faculty members, employs more than a hundred field instructors and many adjunct faculty specializing in various aspects of social work and social welfare. Today’s faculty engage in professional training and cutting-edge research and are very active in social policy formulation and professional leadership in social work, civil society, and the field of early childhood.

In recent years, a number of new programs and specialization tracks have been launched, including graduate-level specializations in the fields of trauma, psychiatric rehabilitation, and infant mental health, as well as a track in advanced community work and policy practice. 

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, click here.

Admissions Requirements

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

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. Ron Shor, Academic Head: ron.shor@mail.huji.ac.il

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

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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

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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

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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:

• English proficiency
• Experience in social activism or community work

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.

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

Further Information

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

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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
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