Universities & Courses in Israel
Your guide to finding the best universities and courses in Israel tailored to your academic and career goals.
How to Research Programmes
Start from each university's list of English-taught programmes.
University lists
- TAU Degree Navigator: Filter TAU's English-taught programmes.
- HUJI international graduate programmes: Rothberg International School MAs, MBAs and LLMs.
- Technion graduate degrees: Faculties and degree programmes for graduate study.
- CHE list of institutions: Every university and college approved in Israel.
Check each programme's own admission rules and deadlines.
Types of Institutions
The CHE approves universities, academic colleges and colleges of education.
Key Characteristics:
- Research-led teaching.
Best For:
Master's and PhD
Examples:
TAUHUJITechnionBen-Gurion University of the NegevBar-Ilan UniversityReichman University
Best For:
Bachelor's
Examples:
Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering
Note for International Students:The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) scholarship only covers study at schools approved by the Council for Higher Education (CHE).
English-Taught Programmes
Examples of programmes taught fully in English.
MSc in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical and Computer, Industrial, Environmental, and Materials Science Engineering (TAU)
Graduate research at Technion in fields such as Computer Science and Aerospace Engineering
Research MSc and engineering degrees.
Why Israel?
- Research MSc programmes are built around a thesis.
Sofaer Global MBA and Coller Deep Tech MBA (TAU)
International Start-Up 360 MBA and MedTech Innovation MBA (HUJI)
MBAs (master of business administration) taught in English.
MSc in Neuroscience, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences and Digital Health (TAU)
MDM in Disaster Management (Master of Disaster Management; TAU)
Research and health programmes.
MA in Security and Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution, Cyber Politics (TAU)
MA in Israel Studies, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, Smart Cities, Nonprofit Management (HUJI)
One-year MAs and more.
International LLM, master of laws (TAU)
MA in TESOL, teaching English to speakers of other languages (TAU)
Buchmann-Mehta School of Music programmes (TAU)
Other English-taught options.
How Degrees Are Built
The length and shape of Israeli degrees taught in English.
Bachelor's
Common Examples
- BA in Liberal Arts (TAU)
- BA in Management and Liberal Arts (TAU)
TAU's BA (bachelor of arts) in Liberal Arts lets you pick your main subject from the second year.
Master's
Common Examples
- MA in Security and Diplomacy (TAU)
- MA in Israel Studies (HUJI)
- MSc in Neuroscience (TAU)
Program Structure
thesis
Some TAU MAs let you add a year to write a thesis (a long research paper). Research MSc programmes are built around a thesis.
credits
A required core of 12 to 18 credits plus electives, in most TAU programmes.
research
specialization
Most programmes pair a required core with electives. An MA is a master of arts, an MSc a master of science.
PhD
Common Examples
- PhD at TAU, in any faculty
Program Structure
defense
research
coursework
supervision
You agree a project with a supervisor before you apply.
Research in a lab or group under a supervisor.
Academic Calendar System
Two semesters
Autumn semester
October to January
Main start for most programmes.
Spring semester
March to June
Some programmes take new students.
Academic Holidays
The university closes for Jewish holidays, such as Passover.
Grading and Assessment
Israeli grades are out of 100. Many master's programmes ask for an Israeli average of 80 out of 100 or more. Ask the programme how your marks compare.
Scale: 0 to 100
Assessment Methods
- Exams at the end of each semester, held in two rounds (called Moed A and Moed B).
- A thesis in research programmes.
Studies and Careers
Some links between study and work in Israel.
Questions to ask about a programme.
Industry Partnerships
Most TAU English programmes include site visits and guest lectures from industry, government and research.
- Does the programme include site visits or internships?
Strategic Career Planning
Research university career outcomes, industry connections, and regional opportunities to make informed decisions about your education in Israel.
Universities With English Programmes
Some universities that run English-taught degrees.
Specializations
- Humanities and social sciences
- Engineering
- Business
- Law
Highlights
- Hebrew is not needed for its English degrees.
- Joint MSc with Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology in India.
Specializations
- Israel and Middle East studies
- Business
- Law
Highlights
- One-year MAs at USD 11,400 for 2026-27.
Specializations
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Sciences
- Medicine
Highlights
- Apply for the winter semester (starts in October) before 1 April, or for the spring semester before 1 November. For spring 2027, that is before 1 November 2026; for October 2027, before 1 April 2027.
Value
Tuition value
Some TAU research MSc programmes charge no tuition in 2026-27.
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