Holocaust Studies University of Haifa

Overview

The Holocaust Studies programme from University of Haifa  is the only graduate studies programme of its kind in the world. With a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the Holocaust, we offer our students a wide range of courses in the disciplines of History, Anthropology, Psychology, Education, and the Arts taught by leading scholars in the field.

Key facts

• In one year, our students attain the knowledge and skills to continue in academia or set out on a career path in Holocaust education or commemoration.

• We believe the Holocaust should be taught from a multidisciplinary perspective and offer a range of courses in the fields of History, Anthropology, Psychology, Education, and the Arts.

Program Highlights:

• A unique program dedicated to nurturing a new generation of Holocaust experts.
• Offers multidisciplinary Holocaust-related courses in history, anthropology, psychology, education, and the arts.
• Provides practical skills for a career in Holocaust research, education, and commemoration.
• Trains students in a variety of research methods, including guided work in archives.
• Offers relevant language courses for facilitating research in Israel and abroad.
• An opportunity to intern at leading globally renowned Holocaust institutions, such as Yad Vashem, Ghetto Fighters House Museum, POLIN Museum in Warsaw, The Jewish Heritage Museum in NYC, The Weiner Library in London, and more.
• Incorporates field trips, meetings with Holocaust survivors, and becoming part of a professional community of international experts, film directors, and museum curators.
• Scholarship options for eligible students.