Hebrew University – Study Abroad Programs

This non-degree program is specially designed for individuals who have graduated from university and are looking for an experience that will enrich their lives life professionally and personally. Participants will work with our internship coordinator and find placement at one of our diverse 60+ internship sites. Additionally, participants will take either a Modern Hebrew or Arabic language course to develop their language skills and international experience. The main goal of this program is to build participant’s international work experience and language skills that will enhance their professional lives.

Dance Jerusalem offers university-level artistic and technical training in the disciplines of Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance Choreography (including Ohad Naharin’s GaGa). Our DanceJerusalem program will give you the artistic training and inspiration to create and perform meaningful works. This joint initiative of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance (JAMD) on the Edmund J. Safra Campus on Givat Ram and Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) allows you to benefit from the expertise and support of two highly respected institutions. JAMD’s dance courses will push you to reach beyond your physical limits and give you the confidence to create, rehearse, and perform your own works. You will also explore Israel’s rich and vibrant culture through field trips, social activities, and courses on Hebrew language, Israel, and the Middle East. Read about a past Dance Jerusalem student.

ArtJerusalem, a joint initiative of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rothberg International School (RIS), combines artistic training, university study and first-hand exposure to Israel’s challenging social, historical and cultural environment. Studies include a wide variety of art courses in such areas as painting, sculpture, drawing and screen-printing. Students also choose from a broad selection of university courses in Israel and Middle Eastern Studies, religion, behavioral sciences and environmental studies, as well as Hebrew language. Diverse extracurricular activities also complement the program.

Studying at top-ranked Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) will inspire you. Experience Israel’s remarkable culture through field trips and social activities, as well as through optional subject-specific tracks and courses on Hebrew language, Israel, and the Middle East. Jerusalem will be a second classroom for you, full of colorful sights, sounds, smells, and tastes.
You can choose from a wide range of topics while studying in Jerusalem, a center of historical, political, and religious significance. Our city is also central in the development of advanced technology and innovative entrepreneurship. You can even advance your career through an internship with one of Israel’s leading organizations. Whether you study for a semester or year, your life will be richer with Jerusalem as your second home.