“Studies at Hebrew University’s RIS did me a great favor, offering me high-quality resources and unique perspectives for my future research, along with language learning, real-life experience, and well-known professors.”
– Haotan Wu of China
M.A. in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (2016)
B.A. from Sun Yat-sen University, China
Currently pursuing Ph.D. at Peking University
“[I] built relationships with professors who would create the connections that would land me my new job in New York City.”
– Molly Wernick of the US
M.A. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership (2015)
B.A. from Ithaca College, US
“In my professors, I found out that I had potential, that I could actually do something with my life, with my studies, that I should never settle for less than the very best I can achieve.”
– Dina Nuri of Jordan
M.A. in Israel Studies (June 2017)
B.A. from Middle East University, Jordan
“I interacted with people from 30 or 40 different countries on a daily basis. Seeing so many different cultures so often changes the way that you see the world in the best possible way, and it helps you relate to people.”
– Preston Winstead of the US
M.A. in the Bible and the Ancient Near East (2016)
B.A. from Ouachita Baptist University, US
Currently pursuing Ph.D. at Cambridge University
“Every course that I’ve taken here at RIS has intrigued me and deepened my quest for learning.”
– Jae-Ryoung (Julie) Lee of Korea
M.A. in Israel Studies (June 2017)
B.A. from Northwestern University, US
Employed by the Korean Embassy in Israel
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“Lecturers are experienced and also have a good sense of humor… You will find yourself motivated by the broad knowledge and passionate interpretations of your professors.”
– Qijin (Stephanie) Lee of China
M.A. in the Bible and the Ancient Near East (2012)
M.A. from Pyeongtaek University
B.A. from Tianjin Normal University
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“This year is one of the most unforgettable and illuminating years in my life.”
– Min Wang of China
M.A. in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (June 2017)
B.A. from Sun Yat-sen University, China
Our Strengths
We offer courses and programs in a variety of fields, with a focus on social and political sciences, Israel and the Middle East, languages, religion, fine and performing arts, business and legal studies, and STEM.