Educads
HU Hebrew University of Jerusalem logo

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

· Public University

Admissions open
Type
Public University
Founded
Students
International

Hebrew University of Jerusalem: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem is a public research university in Jerusalem, Israel. It suits students who want a research-focused university in Israel and are prepared to confirm programme options directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem is a research university, but the programme catalogue is not published in the available details. Check the university website for the current list of subjects, degrees, and language options before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions channels and check the current entry requirements on its website. You should confirm the documents required, the application deadline, and whether your chosen programme has extra conditions for overseas applicants.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the available details; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Jerusalem will depend on housing, transport, and personal spending, so budget for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is based in Jerusalem, Israel, and the available details do not state a language of instruction. Before applying, confirm the teaching language, visa steps, document requirements, and whether your qualifications are accepted for direct entry.

  6. How it compares

    Israel has 24 universities, so Hebrew University of Jerusalem is one option in a relatively small national higher-education system. Its main distinguishing feature is that it is a public research university in Jerusalem, which will matter more to applicants looking for a research-oriented institution than to those comparing large campus lists or published fee data.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Hebrew University of Jerusalem

What type of university is it?

It is a public research university.

Where is Hebrew University of Jerusalem located?

It is based in Jerusalem, Israel.

How old is the university?

It was founded in July 1918.

How many universities are there in Israel?

There are 24 universities in the country.

Overview

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is an Israeli public research university based in Jerusalem. Co-founded by Albert Einstein and Chaim Weizmann in July 1918, it is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in Israel, having been founded 30 years before the establishment of the State of Israel but six years after the older Technion university.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Israel.

Related universities

BU Bar-Ilan University logo

Bar-Ilan University

Israel · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
UH University of Haifa logo

University of Haifa

Israel · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

Stay updated

Get admission alerts, scholarship deadlines & university news — free.