The Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Rothberg International School

Welcome!

You’ve selected the best university in Israel. You’ll enjoy all the benefits of studying at an elite institution with a global reputation: expert faculty, advanced facilities, and extensive networks. Most important is our innovative and flexible approach to education. We know that your interests and goals are unique to you, which is why we give you so many program options. Whatever your interests, there’s a place for you at HebrewU’s Rothberg International School (RIS). Join us in Jerusalem and experience the excitement of our unique city – all while immersing yourself in a challenging and supportive academic adventure.

Academic Excellence

Study with the best. HebrewU is the highest-ranked university in Israel, one of the world’s top 100, and one of the top 25 schools outside of the United States. You’ll work with internationally accomplished faculty and have access to an impressive range of resources and facilities.

Historic & Innovative Jerusalem

Enjoy vibrant architecture, food, and street life while walking our historic neighborhoods. Here, East meets West, and Judaism, Christianity, and Islam thrive. Here, entrepreneurs and leaders in IT research and development push beyond what was thought possible. Here, creatives and people making a difference come together. Jerusalem is a city of discovery – and your second classroom.

Flexible & Exciting Programs

Discover a challenging and rewarding academic environment and a commitment to help you achieve your goals. Our tailored, flexible programs offer short- and long-term study opportunities. Consider which academic programs might work best for you.

Diverse & Welcoming Community

Live on the vibrant Mount Scopus Campus with other international and Israeli students. Take advantage of stimulating lectures and seminars; diverse social, cultural, and religious activities; invigorating athletic and recreational pursuits; and more. We have decades of experience helping international students like you have the best study abroad experience possible. Learn more about student life.

Hebrew University Quick Facts

Founded: 1918 (opened 1925)
Senior Faculty Members: 1,000
RIS Students: 2,300
Total HebrewU Students: 22,000
Faculties: 7
Schools: 14
Academic Departments: 315
Research Centers: 100+
Alumni: 100,000
Nobel Prizes: 8
Fields Medal for Mathematics: 1
Israel Awards: 269
Wolf Prizes: 9
EMET Prizes: 33
Rothschild Prizes: 89

Apply to RIS

Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School offers you a challenging and rewarding academic environment to help you achieve your goals. Our tailored, flexible programs offer short- and long-term study opportunities.

Take a look at our pages for prospects, students, faculty and staff, alumni, and parents – or contact us!

TrackSAT ACT Psychometric Test
(General or QE)
Business & English1310 28629
Business & Liberal Arts131028629
English & Liberal Arts102019516
Pre-Semester Program: “Encountering Jerusalem”
Spring
Practical Hebrew Beginners 4 credits
Israeli Society3 credits
Pre-Semester Program: “Encountering Jerusalem”
Autumn
Practical Hebrew Beginners4 credits
Modern Standard Arabic Beginners 5 credits
Jerusalem: A Journey Through Time and Space3 credits
Pre-Semester Program: “Encountering Jerusalem”
Autumn
Practical Hebrew Beginners4 credits
Modern Standard Arabic Beginners 5 credits
Jerusalem: A Journey Through Time and Space3 credits
Pre-Semester Program: “Encountering Jerusalem”
Spring
Practical Hebrew Beginners 4 credits
Israeli Society3 credits