Modern Hebrew Language Programs
The fees listed below only apply to external students studying on a Summer/ semester/ year Hebrew program. Students who continue their studies in one of our other semester/ year programs should consult the Hebrew fees listed under their specific academic program. (All fees are listed in US Dollars, unless otherwise noted).
Application fee (nonrefundable; per academic year): Tourists: $120; Israeli citizens: NIS 430. Late fee: $150 or NIS 500 for payments received after the program payment deadline. Israeli citizens: To qualify for this fee, you must present an Israeli Identity Card (Teudat Zehat)
RIS reserves the right to change fees at any time.
- Fees: All fees are listed in US Dollars (US$) unless otherwise noted, and are in effect only for the 2024-25 academic year
- Application fee (non-refundable; per academic year): Tourists: $120; Israeli citizens: NIS 430
- Late payment fee: $150 or NIS 500 for payments received after program payment deadline
- Israeli Citizens: To qualify for this fee, a student must present an Israeli Identity Card (Teudat Zehut)
External students pay tuition in full for one program at a time.
| Semester Courses | Administrative Fee | Health Insurance | Course Fee | Housing (based on availability only) | Payment deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Semester program – Autumn/Spring Levels Alef Beginners Alef Advanced | $500 | $270 / $300 | $2970 $2230 | $2600/$2880 | September 28, 2024 / January 26, 2025 |
| Hebrew Semester program – Autumn/Spring Levels Bet-Gimmel | $500 | $270 / $300 | $2,600 | $2600/$2880 | September 28, 2024 / January 26, 2025 |
| Hebrew Semester program – Autumn/Spring Level Daled | $500 | $270 / $300 | $1,850 | $2600/$2880 | September 28, 2024 / January 26, 2025 |
| Hebrew Semester program – Autumn/Spring Levels Heh-Vav | $500 | $270 / $300 | $1,330 | $2600/$2880 | September 28, 2024 / January 26, 2025 |
Miscellaneous Charges
Replacement of student card NIS 60
Visa Extension letter US$ 15
Hard copy of transcripts (beyond first five)* US$ 15
Request a certified e-transcript (one-time fee) US$ 10
Email an e-transcript to any specified address (per copy) US$ 15
*Students are eligible to receive five free copies of their transcripts for up to six months from the end of the program. Students who order five or more transcripts on the same request form are charged $15 per transcript for the first four copies ordered and then $5 for each additional transcript on the same order. Thus, for example, 5 transcripts would cost $65 and 10 transcripts $90.*Fees include mandatory health insurance.
Refunds
- Refunds take up to 30 days to process.
- Official withdrawal from the program is contingent upon submission of a completed Notice of Withdrawal that has been approved and signed by your department. Tuition refunds will be prorated according to how many days of classes have elapsed. After the sixth day of classes, no tuition refunds will be granted.
- Refunds are issued in Israeli currency (NIS) according to the rate of exchange. Students who request a refund in any other currency will be charged a 0.7% bank fee. The refund may also be directly deposited into a bank account, either local or abroad, if banking details are provided.
The withdrawal charges are as outlined below:
Tuition
| Date of Withdrawal | Charged |
|---|---|
| Prior to the beginning of the program | US$ 250 (800 NIS) |
| During the first three days of the program | 25% of tuition fee |
| Between the fourth and the sixth day of the program | 50% of tuition fee |
| After the sixth day of the program | 100% of tuition fee |
Please note that the on-campus housing is subject to availability.
Housing Refunds
Students who have accepted a room key and/or have moved personal possessions into a room and then wish to vacate University housing must write an e-mail to the RIS Housing coordinator at rishousing@savion.huji.ac.il.
Students who withdraw from the program and vacate university housing within the first three days of classes are issued a refund minus the down payment amount, provided they present official clearance from the Housing Office confirming their departure.
Refunds are processed with a deduction for the days the student has already occupied the room at a rate of $30 per day.
Students who do not withdraw from the program or who vacate their rooms after the first three days of classes are not issued refunds.
Registration and Housing Check-Out Dates
| Program | Registration Date | Housing Check-Out Date |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | October 28, 2024 | June 18, 2025 |
| Autumn Semester | October 28, 2024 | February 6, 2025 |
| Spring Semester | February 26, 2025 | June 18, 2025 |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
We have a wide range of options available to help you fund your studies. Please see our pages for American students and students from other countries.
The fees listed below only apply to external students studying on a specific Hebrew program. Students who continue their studies on one of our academic programs should consult the Hebrew fees listed under their specific academic program.
- Fees: All fees are listed in US Dollars (US$) unless otherwise noted, and are in effect only for the 2024-25 academic year
- Application fee (non-refundable; per academic year): Tourists: $120; Israeli citizens: NIS 430
- Late payment fee: $150 or NIS 500 for payments received after program payment deadline
- Israeli Citizens: To qualify for this fee, a student must present an Israeli Identity Card (Teudat Zehut)
External students pay tuition in full for one program at a time.
Please note that the on-campus housing for the Summer Hebrew programs is subject to availability.
| Program | Tuition | Housing | Payment Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Ulpan (Levels Aleph – Gimmel | Tourists Israeli Citizens | US$ 2,750 NIS 9,200 | US$ 1,480 * | June 30, 2024 |
| Summer Ulpan (Levels Daled – Vav) | Tourists Israeli Citizens | US$ 2,000 NIS 6,500 | US$ 1,480 * | June 30, 2024 |
Miscellaneous Charges
Replacement of student card NIS 60
Visa Extension letter US$ 15
Hard copy of transcripts (beyond first five)* US$ 15
Request a certified e-transcript (one-time fee) US$ 10
Email an e-transcript to any specified address (per copy) US$ 15
*Reserved and paid directly to the Housing Office in the Frank Sinatra Building.
** Fees include health insurance.
Refunds
- Refunds take up to 30 days to process.
- Official withdrawal from the program is contingent upon submission of a completed Notice of Withdrawal that has been approved and signed by your department. Tuition refunds will be prorated according to how many days of classes have elapsed. After the sixth day of classes, no tuition refunds will be granted.
- Refunds are issued in Israeli currency (NIS) according to the rate of exchange. Students who request a refund in any other currency will be charged a 0.7% bank fee. The refund may also be directly deposited into a bank account, either local or abroad, if banking details are provided.
The withdrawal charges are as outlined below:
Tuition
| Date of Withdrawal | Charged |
|---|---|
| Prior to the beginning of the program | US$ 250 (800 NIS) |
| During the first three days of the program | 25% of tuition fee |
| Between the fourth and the sixth day of the program | 50% of tuition fee |
| After the sixth day of the program | 100% of tuition fee |
Please note that the on-campus housing is subject to availability.
Housing Refunds
Students who have accepted a room key and/or have moved personal possessions into a room and then wish to vacate University housing must write an e-mail to the RIS Housing coordinator at rishousing@savion.huji.ac.il.
Students who withdraw from the program and vacate university housing within the first three days of classes are issued a refund minus the down payment amount, provided they present official clearance from the Housing Office confirming their departure.
Refunds are processed with a deduction for the days the student has already occupied the room at a rate of $30 per day.
Students who do not withdraw from the program or who vacate their rooms after the first three days of classes are not issued refunds.
Registration and Housing Check-Out Dates
| Program | Registration Date | Housing Check-Out Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Ulpan (without housing) | July 30, 2024 | N/A |
| Summer Ulpan (with housing) | July 30, 2024 | September 25, 2024 |
Modern Hebrew Language Programs
The fees listed below only apply to external students studying on a Summer/ semester/ year Hebrew program. Students who continue their studies in one of our other semester/ year programs should consult the Hebrew fees listed under their specific academic program. (All fees are listed in US Dollars, unless otherwise noted).
Application fee (nonrefundable; per academic year): Tourists: $120; Israeli citizens: NIS 430. Late fee: $150 or NIS 500 for payments received after the program payment deadline. Israeli citizens: To qualify for this fee, you must present an Israeli Identity Card (Teudat Zehat)
Please note that the on-campus housing for the Summer Hebrew programs is subject to availability.
| Program | Tuition | Housing | Payment Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Ulpan (Levels Aleph – Gimmel | Tourists | $2,720 | $1,200 | July 4, 2025 |
| Israeli Citizens | NIS 9,200 | * | ||
| Summer Ulpan (Levels Daled – Hey) | Tourists | $1,970 | $1,200 | July 4, 2025 |
| Israeli Citizens | NIS 6,500 | * |
Miscellaneous Charges
Replacement of student card NIS 60
Visa Extension letter US$ 15
Hard copy of transcripts (beyond first five)* US$ 15
Request a certified e-transcript (one-time fee) US$ 10
Email an e-transcript to any specified address (per copy) US$ 15
*Reserved and paid directly to the Housing Office in the Frank Sinatra Building.
** Fees include health insurance.
Refunds
- Refunds take up to 30 days to process.
- Official withdrawal from the program is contingent upon submission of a completed Notice of Withdrawal that has been approved and signed by your department. Tuition refunds will be prorated according to how many days of classes have elapsed. After the sixth day of classes, no tuition refunds will be granted.
- Refunds are issued in Israeli currency (NIS) according to the rate of exchange. Students who request a refund in any other currency will be charged a 0.7% bank fee. The refund may also be directly deposited into a bank account, either local or abroad, if banking details are provided.
The withdrawal charges are as outlined below:
Tuition
| Date of Withdrawal | Charged |
|---|---|
| Prior to the beginning of the program | US$ 250 (800 NIS) |
| During the first three days of the program | 25% of tuition fee |
| Between the fourth and the sixth day of the program | 50% of tuition fee |
| After the sixth day of the program | 100% of tuition fee |
Please note that the on-campus housing is subject to availability.
Housing Refunds
Students who have accepted a room key and/or have moved personal possessions into a room and then wish to vacate University housing must write an e-mail to the RIS Housing coordinator at rishousing@savion.huji.ac.il.
Students who withdraw from the program and vacate university housing within the first three days of classes are issued a refund minus the down payment amount, provided they present official clearance from the Housing Office confirming their departure.
Refunds are processed with a deduction for the days the student has already occupied the room at a rate of $30 per day.
Students who do not withdraw from the program or who vacate their rooms after the first three days of classes are not issued refunds.
Registration and Housing Check-Out Dates
| Program | Registration Date | Housing Check-Out Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Ulpan (without housing) | August 4, 2025 | N/A |
| Summer Ulpan (with housing) | August 4, 2025 | September 18, 2025 |
RIS reserves the right to change fees at any time.
- Fees: All fees are listed in US Dollars (US$) unless otherwise noted, and are in effect only for the 2025-2026 academic year
- Application fee (non-refundable; per academic year): Tourists: $120; Israeli citizens: NIS 430
- Late payment fee: $150 or NIS 500 for payments received after program payment deadline
- Israeli Citizens: To qualify for this fee, a student must present an Israeli Identity Card (Teudat Zehut)
External students pay tuition in full for one program at a time.
| Semester Courses | Administrative Fee | Health Insurance | Course Fee | Housing (based on availability only) | Payment deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | $500 | $2,970 | $270 | $2,630 | September 19, 2025 |
| Spring Semester | $500 | $2,970 | $330 | 3,180 | January 22, 2026 |
| Autumn Semester | $500 | $2,230 | $270 | $2,630 | September 19, 2025 |
| Spring Semester | $500 | $2,230 | $330 | 3,180 | January 22, 2026 |
| Autumn Semester | $500 | $2,600 | $270 | $2,630 | September 19, 2025 |
| Spring Semester | $500 | $2,600 | $330 | 3,180 | January 22, 2026 |
| Autumn Semester | $500 | $1,850 | $270 | $2,630 | September 19, 2025 |
| Spring Semester | $500 | $1,850 | $330 | 3,180 | January 22, 2026 |
| Autumn Semester | $500 | $1,330 | $270 | $2,630 | September 19, 2025 |
| Spring Semester | $500 | $1,330 | $330 | 3,180 | January 22, 2026 |
| Miscellaneous Charges | |
|---|---|
| Replacement of student card | NIS 60 |
| Visa Extension letter | US$ 15 |
| Hard copy of transcripts (beyond first five)* | US$ 15 |
| Request a certified e-transcript (one-time fee) | US$ 10 |
| Email an e-transcript to any specified address (per copy) | US$ 15 |
*Students are eligible to receive five free copies of their transcripts for up to six months from the end of the program. Students who order five or more transcripts on the same request form are charged $15 per transcript for the first four copies ordered and then $5 for each additional transcript on the same order. Thus, for example, 5 transcripts would cost $65 and 10 transcripts $90.*Fees include mandatory health insurance.
Refunds
- Refunds take up to 30 days to process.
- Official withdrawal from the program is contingent upon submission of a completed Notice of Withdrawal that has been approved and signed by your department. Tuition refunds will be prorated according to how many days of classes have elapsed. After the sixth day of classes, no tuition refunds will be granted.
- Refunds are issued in Israeli currency (NIS) according to the rate of exchange. Students who request a refund in any other currency will be charged a 0.7% bank fee. The refund may also be directly deposited into a bank account, either local or abroad, if banking details are provided.
The withdrawal charges are as outlined below:
Tuition
| Date of Withdrawal | Charged |
|---|---|
| Prior to the beginning of the program | US$ 250 (800 NIS) |
| During the first three days of the program | 25% of tuition fee |
| Between the fourth and the sixth day of the program | 50% of tuition fee |
| After the sixth day of the program | 100% of tuition fee |
Please note that the on-campus housing is subject to availability.
Housing Refunds
Students who have accepted a room key and/or have moved personal possessions into a room and then wish to vacate University housing must submit written notification to the RIS Finance Office, Boyar 501/502
Students who withdraw from the program and vacate university housing within the first three days of classes are issued a refund minus $750 (or minus $400 if study only Ulpan), provided they present official clearance from the Housing Office confirming their departure.
Refunds are issued minus the payment for the days the student resided in the housing ($30 per day of occupancy).
Students who do not withdraw from the program or who vacate their rooms after the first three days of classes are not issued refunds.
Registration and Housing Check-Out Dates
| Program | Registration Date | Housing Check-Out Date |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | October 19, 2025 | June 23, 2026 |
| Autumn Semester | October 19, 2025 | January 26, 2026 |
| Spring Semester | February 26, 2025 | June 23, 2026 |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
We have a wide range of options available to help you fund your studies. Please see our pages for American students and students from other countries.
