The Graduate Year Program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is designed to meet the special needs of qualified graduate students from abroad who wish to spend a year at an Israeli university, whether they are M.A. or Ph.D. candidates or recent college graduates who have not yet commenced a program of graduate study. M.A. and Ph.D. students are offered seminars and research tutorials designed to deepen their knowledge in their chosen fields of interest; recent college graduates may choose from the wide variety of seminars and tutorials offered. Seminars and tutorials are available in Jewish and Biblical studies, politics and society of Israel, the Middle East and comparative religion. Hebrew language instruction is available at all levels, as are courses in Yiddish, Arabic, Akkadian, Greek and German.

This program does not offer a degree; however, a full transcript will be provided in order to facilitate the transfer of credit to the student's home university. Students who decide to go on for a graduate degree in Israel may use this year to improve their Hebrew and to fulfill certain degree requirements.

Visiting Students: Students who have not yet begun a graduate program ("Visiting Students") are expected to complete two semesters of academic work. They are encouraged to study 4-8 hours of Hebrew per week. Three seminars per semester are recommended, and students have the option of substituting one independent reading course (tutorial) for a seminar during one semester.

Visiting Graduate Students and Visiting Research Students: Students who are studying toward or have received their M.A. or Ph.D. ("Visiting Graduate Students" and "Visiting Research Students," respectively) are normally expected to study for a full academic year but may opt to enroll for one semester only. These students are encouraged to take 4-8 hours of Hebrew per semester. A recommended program may include three graduate seminars per semester, with the option of substituting a tutorial for one seminar during one semester. The tutorial meets once every week for one semester or once every two weeks for two semesters.

Visiting Research Fellows are advanced doctoral candidates who have completed their course work and are working full-time on their dissertations. They enjoy student privileges, including use of the libraries and academic advising. Payment of a supplementary fee entitles Visiting Research Fellows to an advanced research tutorial.

For Further Information:

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Division of Graduate Studies
Rothberg International School