RIS reserves the right to change fees at any time.
We’ve outlined the details of your tuition and fees below. Note that your program will begin with a Hebrew-language ulpan before the beginning of the semester.
Tuition & Housing
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.
Pre-Semester Ulpan Fees
The following fees apply for both full-time and part-time students. All fees include the period from the end of the ulpan until the start of the autumn semester.
| Program | Tuition | Housing | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem Ulpan | US$ 1,610 | US$ 2,560 | June 10, 2019 |
| Summer Ulpan | US$ 2,485 | US$ 1,770 | July 7, 2019 |
| September Undergraduate Ulpan | US$ 1,450 | US$ 1,090 | August 14, 2019 |
| Winter Ulpan | US$ 1,390 | US$ 610 | January 14, 2020 |
*Please note that the only housing option available for the Jerusalem Ulpan is in a shared room in the Resnik Dormitories. There are 10 rooms on the same-gender floor, with a shared kitchen, bathroom, and showers. Kitchen equipment and bedding are not provided. Students who continue their studies into the Summer Ulpan/Scopus Ulpan will move to the Student Village dorms after the end of the Jerusalem Ulpan. Please see the updated financial information.
Full-Time
| Session | Tuition | Housing | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Year | US$ 12,700 | US$ 5,310 | September 17, 2019 |
| Autumn Semester | US$ 8,100 | US$ 1,800 | September 17, 2019 |
| Spring Semester | US$ 8,100 | US$ 2,320 | February 10, 2020 |
Part-Time
| Session | Administrative Fee* | Course Fee per Semester | Housing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Year | US$ 1,155 | Undergraduate courses: US$ 400 per credit Modern Hebrew courses: US$ 170 per weekly hour | US$ 5,310 |
| Autumn Semester | US$ 590 | US$ 1,800 | |
| Spring Semester | US$ 630 | US$ 2,320 |
*Fees include health insurance.
Additional Costs
| Miscellaneous Fees | Charges |
|---|---|
| Replacement of student card | NIS 60 |
| Hard copy of transcripts (beyond first 5)* | US$ 15 |
| Request a certified e-transcript (one-time fee) | US$ 10 |
| Email an e-transcript to any specified address (per copy) | US$ 15 |
Tuition Refunds
If you cancel your studies prior to the beginning of the academic year or semester, you will be charged a US$ 250 withdrawal fee and for any points you may have utilized for activities coordinated by the Office of Student Life.
Once the academic year begins, withdrawal from the program is contingent upon submission of a completed Notice of Withdrawal that has been approved and signed by your department.
The withdrawal charges are as outlined below:
Summer or Winter Hebrew Language Programs
| Date of Withdrawal | Charged |
|---|---|
| Prior to the beginning of program | US$ 250 |
| During the first three days of program | 25% of tuition fee |
| Between the fourth and the sixth day | 50% of tuition fee |
| After the sixth day | 100% of tuition fee |
Once the academic year begins, the withdrawal charges are as follows:
Full-Time Students
| From: | October 23, 2019 | November 23, 2019 | January 2, 2020* | March 3, 2020 | April 2, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | US$ 4,075 | US$ 8,100 | US$ 8,735 | US$ 12,700 | n/a |
| Autumn Semester | US$ 2,925 | US$ 8,100 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Spring Semester | n/a | n/a | n/a | US$ 2,925 | US$ 8,100 |
*ArtJerusalem – January 26, 2019
Part-Time Students
| Date of Withdrawal | Charged |
|---|---|
| Prior to the beginning of program | US$ 250 |
| During the first three days of program | 25% of tuition fee |
| Between the fourth and the sixth day | 50% of tuition fee |
| After the sixth day | 100% of tuition fee |
Housing Refunds
If you have accepted a room key or have moved personal possessions into a room and then wish to vacate university housing, you must submit written notification to the Rothberg International School Finance Office, Boyar Building, Room 501/502.
If you cancel your housing reservation or vacate your room by October 6, 2018, you will receive a refund for the housing fee.
If you vacate university housing between October 7, 2018 and the end of the autumn semester (December 28, 2018), you will be charged for the entire month in which you vacate your room, plus one additional month of rent.
After the end of the autumn semester, no refund is available for the balance of the academic year. No housing fee refunds are issued for Winter Ulpan or spring semester students.
Changing Enrollment
If you change your enrollment from one year to one semester (or one semester to one year), you must notify your academic adviser and the Finance Office (Boyar Building, Room 501/502) in writing. The fees are outlined here:
One Year to One Semester
| Notification By: | January 2, 2020 | March 3, 2020 | March 4, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | US$ 8,100 | US$ 8,735 | US$ 12,700 |
One Semester to One Year
| Notification By: | January 2, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | US$ 12,700 |
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