The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is Israel’s premier university as well as its leading research institution, ranked among the 100 leading universities in the world and #1 in Israel. Ever since it was founded more than 100 years ago, Hebrew University has been at the forefront of pioneering research across numerous disciplines. In fact, its founding Board of Governors included none other than Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud; and no fewer than eight Nobel prizes and many other important awards have emanated from its halls.

The University encompasses six campuses, most of which are located in the exceptionally fascinating city of Jerusalem, and offers a wide array of study opportunities in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Exact Sciences and Medicine, with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary fields. Its 315 academic departments attract top students from all over Israel and around the world, offering a comprehensive selection of Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees, as well as postdoc fellowships and short-term programs.

In addition to approximately 24,000 students from Israel, another 2,000 students from 90 countries are enrolled in the University’s short-term study opportunities through the Rothberg International School.

Graduate Degree Programs by Faculties & Schools

The Hebrew University offers programs at all levels. Most degree programs are taught in Hebrew. There are also a wide variety of degree programs offered in English.

*Unless mentioned otherwise, all programs open next October.

Faculty of Medicine

• International MPH program, School of Public Health
• MSc in Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Dental Medicine
• MSc, PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
• MSc, PhD Programs, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine

 Faculty of Agriculture, Food & Environment

• MSc in Animal Sciences (1 year, non-thesis track)
• MSc in Nutritional Sciences (1 year, non-thesis track)
• ​​​MSc in Plant Sciences (1 year, non-thesis track, opens Oct. 2022) 
• MSc in Environmental Quality Sciences (1 year, non-thesis track, Oct. 2022) 
• MSc in Viticulture and Enology (Winemaking) (2 years, opens Mar. 2023)
• MSc in Plant Sciences in Agriculture (2 years) 
• MSc in Agroecology & Plant Health (2 years) 
• MSc in Animal & Veterinary Science (2 years) 
• MSc in Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition (2 years) 
• MSc in Environmental Economics & Management (2+ years) 
• MSc in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environment (2 years) 
• MSc in Field and Vegetable Crops (2 years) 
• MSc in Genetics & Breeding (2 years) 
• MSc in Horticulture (2 years) 
• MSc in Soil and Water Sciences (2 years) 

 Faculty of Science

• MSc, PhD Programs in Physics
• MSc, PhD Programs in Chemistry
• MSc, PhD Programs in Life Sciences
• PhD in Bioengineering
• PhD in Mathematics

 ELSC

• PhD in Brain Sciences

 School of Business Administration

• International StartUp 360° MBA Program
• International Tech-Med MBA Innovation

 Faculty of Humanities

• MA in Archaeology and the Ancient Near East
• MA in China Studies
• MA in Education "Jewish Education" (one-year)
• MA in Jewish Studies (two-year)
• MA in Bible and the Ancient Near East (two-year)
• MA in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (one-year)
• PhD in Jewish Education

Faculty of Law (one-year programs)

• LLM in Human Rights and International Law
• MA in Law with Specialization in Human Rights and Transitional Law

 Faculty of Social Sciences

• MA in Smart Cities and Urban Informatics
• MA in "Glocal" - International Development Studies
• MA in Israel Studies (1 year program)
• MA Program in Contemporary Germany: Politics, Society and Culture (2 year program)
• MA in Conflict Research, Management and Resolution (1 year program)
• MA, Phd - The Bogen International Graduate Program in Economics

 School of Social Work & Social Welfare (one-year program)

• MA in Non Profit Management and Leadership