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Programs designed for foreigners
The universities offer many programs designed
for overseas students who are not fluent in Hebrew. These courses
are provided mostly in English, but there are also a few institutions
that operate in French.
The overseas student’s first step is to contact the selected
university where he/she can get all the application procedure
information and the specific admission requirements.
Almost all universities have a Departement for Overseas Students,
which provides specialized services such as orientation, assistance
with housing, and counselling for international students.
Programs
The programs designed for overseas students in Israel are
developed by the Committee for Overseas Students (under the jurisdiction
of the Council for Higher Education) in conjunction with the higher
education institutions. There are approximately 30 long-term programs
of one semester or one year and 70 summer school programs lasting
between three to six weeks.
5 types of programs are implemented for overseas
students:
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One-semester or One-year programs
They are the most attended courses by overseas students.
They were created to provide visiting students at undergraduate
level with a diversified academic experience at the Israeli
universities, while earning credits that might be transferred
to their home institution.
The language of instruction in almost all institutions is
English, however many of them offer programs in French (ie:
Hebrew University of Jerusalem).
The courses taught within this program vary from institution
to institution, except for the intensive Hebrew courses called
ULPAN, which are compulsory in all institutions.
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Programs towards an M.A or a Doctorate in English
Overseas students who hold a B.A. and wish to spend one
semester or more in an Israeli university may enroll in graduate
programs taught in the English language. Generally speaking,
the credits earned there might be transferred to their home
institutions and might be recognized by the North American
and the European universities. It’s recommended that
the student make all the enquiries at his home institution
prior to his application.
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Programs towards regular degree studies leading to a B.A.,
M.A. or PhD in Hebrew
Overseas students with a good knowledge of Hebrew may
apply directly for regular degree studies in the universities,
the same way as Israeli students. They must hold an equivalent
qualification to the Bagrut (Israeli matriculation certificate)
and meet the other admission requirements specific to each
institution and each degree.
Only Israeli citizens, however, are admitted to programs in
medicine, dentistry, veterinary, physiotherapy, and communication
disorders studies.
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Summer School Programs
They are held between June and August and offer a wide
variety of courses according to each university : intensive
courses in Hebrew, archeology, Jewish studies, literature,
international relations and more.
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Preparatory Programs
Mechina : this is a one-year program
designed for overseas students with a High School Certificate,
who wish to continue their higher education studies in Israel.
In this program, students have intensive courses in Hebrew and
English, mathematics, Jewish studies and history, social sciences.
It starts in June.
Maof : a one-year program designed
for B.A. graduates wishing to prepare an M.A. degree in Israel.
This program provides Hebrew language courses, as well as Jewish
studies and history. It starts in June.
The exchange programs
Several Israeli universities have signed co-operation agreements
with international universities and institutes.
Examples :
The Tel-Aviv University offers an exchange program of 6
months for the MBA students coming from :
USA- Columbia University, University of Chicago, New York University
Canada- University of Toronto, University of British Columbia
France- HEC
Spain- ESADE
Italy- Université de Bocconi
Netherlands- Erasmus University Rotterdam
Hong Kong- HK University of Science & Technology
Information : International Exchange Office
Tel : +972 (3) 6408069 Fax : +972 (3) 6407852
e-mail : galibz@post.tau.ac.il
website: www.tau.ac.il/gsba/Exchange
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design offers
an exchange program of 6 months or one year for students enrolled
in art academies in the USA and Europe.
For more details: Academic Secretariat
Tel : +972 (2) 5893313 Fax : +972 (2) 5823094
e-mail : ouriel@bezalel.ac.il
website: www.bezalel.ac.il
Fore more details, a list of the Israeli universities
can be browsed on Israel’s Academic website: www.ac.il
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