AU Abroad has multiple opportunities to study abroad in Israel. Visit the AU Abroad website for detailed informaiton about the current offerings.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Experience living and studying in a 3,000-year-old city which is also a thriving modern metropolis—Jerusalem, the capital city of Israel! Jerusalem is like no other city on earth. It is holy to the world’s three major monotheistic religions and is incredibly rich in history and culture. Hebrew University of Jerusalem was founded in 1925 and is one of Israel’s most prestigious universities. The continuing mission of Hebrew University is to remain a world-renowned institution of higher learning and contribute to the cultural and academic development of Israel. Overseas students have attended the Hebrew University since its earliest days, and now AU students can become part of this diverse, exciting campus community. The program for study abroad students is based at Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School.
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Tel Aviv University
Studying abroad at Tel Aviv University presents a unique opportunity for accomplished college students. Participants learn Hebrew and take college level courses in English for full academic credit while immersed in Israeli culture. The breadth of expertise - combined with the university's location in Tel Aviv, nerve center of Israeli industry, business, and culture - creates ideal conditions for cross-disciplinary research that touches on all aspects of life. Come study with some of the best professors that Israel has to offer in Tel Aviv's School for Overseas Students. Students can earn a full semester of AU credit by choosing from a rich variety of courses taught in English. Further enhancing the study abroad experience, Tel Aviv University offers exciting extracurricular activities and organized trips across Israel. The campus also houses a wide array of social, cultural, and sports clubs, all of which international studetns are invited to join.
University of Haifa
Students from around the world come to Haifa, Israel for a semester or year of academic study. Enrolled students can choose from a wide variety of courses taught in English in the fields of Contemporary Israel, Middle East Studies, Religious and Jewish Studies, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Literature, and Hebrew and Arabic languages. As an interdisciplinary entity in the University of Haifa, the International School invites faculty from all departments in the University to teach courses. The courses of the International school are open to all students in the University of Haifa, and reciprocally, international students who are proficient in Hebrew are welcome to enroll in courses taught in other faculties and departments. Founded in 1962, the University of Haifa has quickly become one of Israel's leading universities, hosting six different faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Social Welfare and Health Sciences, Science and Science Education, Education. The university community, consisting of over 16,000 students, is a pluralistic and harmonious blend of Jewish, Christian, Moslem, Druze, and Bedouin students who reflect the diverse ethnic and religious cultures of Israel. Situated at the top of Mount Carmel and adjoining the Carmel National Park, Israel's largest forest, the University of Haifa sits on the edge of the city of Haifa. Click on the links on the left hand side to learn more about the academics, student life, and admissions process at the University of Haifa!
