Summer & Short-Term Programs

Students arriving for a period of less than 3 months from visa-exempt countries can apply for travel authorization and enter on a tourist visa, eliminating the need for a student visa. To check eligibility and submit the required form, please visit the following link.

The Rothberg International School (RIS) at Hebrew University offers a wide array of short-term courses and programs throughout the year. You can choose courses from our July, August, and winter sessions, as well as elect to take language courses or participate in archaeological field schools. We also work directly with faculty and study abroad offices in developing faculty-led and other customized programs.

With decades of experience hosting enthusiastic learners from around the world, RIS can help you make the most of your short time in Israel and dive into your area of study in a whole new way.

Explore meaningful experiences beyond the classroom this summer by participating in our optional volunteering opportunity, available to interested students during Summer 2025.

All students who register for the 2025 summer session, excluding special programs, are eligible for an automatic $500 reduction from their total tuition.

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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.

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Live on-campus with international and Israeli students – including a staff of Israeli students who help you navigate life in Jerusalem. This vibrant city will be your second classroom, full of trips and tours.

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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