Overview

The State of Israel is a complex mix of ancient and modern, sacred and secular, East and West, conflict and coexistence. Through the Israel Studies program at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem you’ll examine the historical processes that led to the creation of contemporary Israeli society and politics, the complicated relationships between the various groups that live side by side in Israel, and the ways in which Israel copes with these challenges domestically and abroad.

Faculty & Research

As a student in the M.A. in Israel Studies program, you will study with an experienced group of faculty, who lead research in a wide range of disciplines, including political science, sociology, international relations, communications, and Middle East studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Holocaust Survivor Testimony: History and Memory
Jews in the Islamicate Civilization – From the time of the Prophet until the Ottoman Empire
Kabbalah Myth, Kabbalah Ritual: Medieval Innovations in Jewish Mysticism
The Holocaust, the Resistance and the Rescue in Ukraine: Myths and Reality
Expectation of the End in Late Second Temple Judaism
The Battle over the Bible: The Bible in the Eyes of Jews, Christians, and Muslims

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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Late admissions

Application period: June 2 – August 1, 2026

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jerusalem, Israel

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Middle Eastern studies View 7 other Masters in Middle Eastern studies in Israel

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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80

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6

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General requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an internationally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.2 (B) or 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:
Internet-based TOEFL test
IELTS

Within 3 weeks of submission of all required documents, applicants will be informed of their admissions status via e-mail.

CV
Statement of purpose
Two academic recommendations
Photocopy of their passport
Completed medical form
Signed disclaimer form (U.S. citizens only)

Furthermore, they are required to submit the following supplementary documents:

Transcripts and diplomas from all prior university studies

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

11400 USD / year

≈ 11400 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11400 USD / year

≈ 11400 USD / year

Living costs

Jerusalem

Israel

3622 - 5916 ILS / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Jerusalem

Funding

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