STEMester

This unique program offers a direct encounter with Israel’s cutting-edge research across STEM fields. In addition to valuable professional experience gained in the laboratory working alongside some of the world’s leading research scientists, you can choose to enroll in HebrewU STEM courses. You will complete a research paper under the guidance of a lab supervisor, and make a final end-of semester presentation at an undergraduate research meeting at the end of June.

Program Structure & Credits

You may study for a semester or year.

Program Structure & Credits

Studies begin with a mandatory pre-semester program and orientation, where you’ll get to know your peers and acquaint yourself with the university campus and the city of Jerusalem.

Pre-Semester Program: “Service -learning”

You will be arriving a month prior to the start of the semester for an experiential month at Rothberg, before diving into your studies. In the fall semester you will choose between a service-learning volunteering program or the Hebrew ulpan.

Volunteering program: students will volunteer in the placement of their choice 3 days a week. Twice a week the entire group will be taken on a group volunteering, outside of Jerusalem, followed by an evening session to learn more about society in Israel, reflect on their experiences and share.

Students will volunteer in agriculture, food preparation for people in need, working with evacuees from October 7^th and more.

As a STEMester student, you will intern in a lab during the semester. In addition to your internship, you can enroll in STEM courses or choose elective courses from the Rothberg course catalogue.

You will take 13-15 credits during the semester.

*You can begin your placement during the Pre-Semester

Autumn / Spring Semester

• Lab internship: 12 weekly hours plus research paper (6 credits).
• Electives – courses available in business and STEM subjects through HebrewU’s Science, Humanities, and Social Sciences Faculties (9 credits).

Option for a full academic year program also available.

Choose courses from the Rothberg course catalogue in topics such as:

Contemporary Antisemitism: Same Old or Something New

The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Histories and Narratives

Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship 101

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism in the Global Media Age

….and much more.

All Rothberg courses will earn you 3 credits.

Students also have the amazing opportunity to study at the main university faculty, along with Israeli and international students and have the credits earned transferred towards your degree back home

a list of some of the courses offered at the various faculty can be found here

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Quick Guide to Courses Open to RIS Students:

RIS Undergraduate Course Catalog

RIS Graduate Course Catalog

Courses Taught in English at the Hebrew University*

*Note that most courses at the Hebrew University run on a 14-week semester, longer than the courses at RIS.

You’ll be invited to participate in a wide array of trips, tours, and activities offered by the Office of Student Life, including a tour of the Old City, a trip to the Dead Sea, and festivals that are held throughout the year. Build your own unique impressions and memories of Jerusalem and Israel.

Housing on the Mount Scopus campus is available for you as a study abroad student. Living with other international and Israeli students provides you with the opportunity to form new friendships and get involved in campus life.

A team of multilingual Israeli students, called madrichim, are here to help you adjust to your new surroundings and give you tips on things to do. Learn more about student life at HebrewU.

While studying at HebrewU, you’ll experience Jerusalem’s incredible mosaic of cultures, foods, religions, and peoples. Stroll through a lively street market, or spend an evening with friends at a trendy nightclub. Intern with an Israeli start-up, or volunteer with one of the many nonprofit organizations here. Immerse yourself in the lively arts and culture scene, or pursue another interest that will connect you to the city through an independent study project. Entrepreneurs, creatives, scholars, scientists, and activists all flock to Jerusalem, making it an exciting place to study abroad. You’ll make new friends and new memories as you discover first-hand Jerusalem’s rich history, as well as its vibrant and innovative culture. Learn more about Jerusalem and start planning your adventure.

Program length:

For financial information, see Tuition & Fees

In order to apply, you must have already completed at least four full semesters at university. Your cumulative GPA should be a minimum of 3.0 (B) or equivalent.

Recent BA graduates are eligible to apply.

Interview

All applicants must complete an interview with the Internship Coordinator and placement representative prior to acceptance.

English Language Requirement

If you are from a non-English-speaking country and have not previously studied at an institution of higher education where the language of instruction is English, you are required to take an English proficiency test. A minimum TOEFL score of 89 on the internet-based test is required. The school code for TOEFL is 0206. Equivalent Cambridge or IELTS scores are also acceptable.