RIS reserves the right to change fees at any time.
These tuition costs for Mechina Program and Sadarah students apply only to Israeli citizens who are residents of Israel, including new immigrants. If you are an international student or Israeli citizen who is not a resident of Israel, please see the page for International & Israeli Citizen Non-Residents.
Students taking more than one program (i.e., Summer Ulpan and Autumn Semester) are required to meet all their financial obligations by the deadline of the first program they will attend.
Application Fee
- NIS 430 (per academic year; non-refundable)
General Notes
- You are personally responsible for joining a health fund (kupat cholim) to ensure access to medical care.
- Discharged soldiers and those who completed National Service (Sherut Leumi) may qualify for scholarships from the Ministry of Defense.
- Scholarships are available from the Ministry of Education for Israeli citizens at a low socioeconomic level. Please contact us.
- Housing is arranged with the main Hebrew University Housing Office. The fees are paid in Israeli currency (NIS) monthly via a bank standing order. Learn more about housing.
Pre-Semester Program Requirements
You will take a placement exam to determine your placement in the language ulpan the summer before the start of your program.
| Pre-Semester Programs | Tuition | Housing | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Ulpan (Levels Aleph – Gimmel) | NIS 9,200 or official scholarship letter from the Student Authority* | See info about housing here. | June 30, 2024 |
| Summer Ulpan (Levels Dalet – Vav) | NIS 6,500 or official Scholarship letter from the Student Authority* | June 30, 2024 |
*Scholarships received from the Council for Higher Education will be deducted from the NIS 4,872 tuition fee.
Learn more about the ulpan. Learn about scholarships and financial aid.
Academic Year
Program Tuition:
| Student Type | Tuition | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Israeli Citizens (with an Israeli Identity Card) | NIS 16,153* | September 28, 2024 |
| Sadara | NIS 15,868* | September 28, 2024 |
| New Immigrants – Student Authority | 888 NIS + Official Scholarship letter | September 28, 2024 |
| Discharged Israeli Soldiers / Sherut Leumi Participants | NIS 888 | September 28, 2024 |
*Scholarships received from the Council for Higher Education will be deducted from the NIS 16,153 tuition fee or NIS 15,868 for Sadara.
Learn about scholarships and financial aid, or ask us about part-time study options.
معلومات مالية لطلاب شرقي القدس/Financial information for students from East Jerusalem.
Part-Time Students
You may opt to take up to two courses per semester, including Modern Hebrew. In order to calculate your total cost, add the Administrative Fee to your Course Fee per Semester costs. Note that one academic year course is equivalent to two semester courses.
| Period of Studies | Administrative Fee* | Course Fee per Semester | Housing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | US$ 800 | General Course – $400 per credit Language / Mathematics – $170 per weekly hour | US$ 2,850 |
| Spring Semester | US$ 860 | US$ 3,430 | |
| Full Year | US$ 1,190 | US$ $6,550 |
* Fees include health insurance.
Miscellaneous
| Miscellaneous Charges | |
|---|---|
| Replacement of student card | NIS 60 |
| Visa letter | US$ 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 |
Refunds
Hebrew Language Courses & Part-Time Student Refunds
| DATE OF WITHDRAWAL | CHARGED |
|---|---|
| Prior to the beginning of program | NIS 800 |
| During the first three days of program | 25% of tuition fee |
| Between the fourth and sixth day | 50% of tuition fee |
| After the sixth day | 100% of tuition fee |
Tuition Refunds
Withdrawal from the program for any reason is only possible by filling out the Notice of Withdrawal form. This form must be approved and signed by the department. Students who withdraw prior to the beginning of the academic year/semester are charged a NIS 800 withdrawal fee and for any points they may have utilized for OSL activities. Once the academic year begins, the withdrawal charges are:
| From: | October 29, 2024 | November 29, 2024 | February 2, 2025 | March 2, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israeli Citizens | NIS 4,252 | NIS 9,692 | NIS 10,499 | NIS 16,153 |
| Sadara | NIS 3,967 | NIS 9,521 | NIS 10,314 | NIS 15,868 |
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