JERUSALEM COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY - LEV
The Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) is a religious college in Jerusalem with a robust Beit Midrash and Jewish studies program. It is a leading academic institution in Israel, specializing in high-tech engineering, business, and health sciences.
English Language Degrees
Computer Science (BSc)
Business Administration (BA)
Engineering (BSc)**
For students in the Pre-Engineering Track, the first two years will be in English and include Ulpan (Hebrew-Language studies) and afterwards students will be able to transition to the different Hebrew Engineering Tracks (Software, Industrial, Electrical, Electro-Optics and Bioinformatics).
JLIC Community
A full array of Jewish and student life, including:
- A robust shabbat life and meals with over 150 observant students
- JLIC student centers both on and off campus
- All daily minyanim
- Daily Beit Midrash/Morning Seder/Night Seder
- Weekly social programs
- Dedicated staff to care for the needs of all students
Staff Contacts
Directors: Rabbi Simcha and Margalit Herschman
Email: herschmans@ou.org,herschmanm@ou.org
Helpful Resources
FAQs about Jerusalem College of Technology - Machon Lev
Application Process and Admissions Requirements
Programs at JCT- Lev in English are test optional.
- High school transcript & Diploma
- Pre-calculus/calculus background (for Computer Science only)
- Personal interview
Application season is November through July.
The student will need to pass the Hebrew proficiency exam, usually the Yael Exam.
Yes, depending on the AP.
Yes, assuming the content is relevant.
Finances
4,000 USD.
5,000 USD.
It is dependent on the need.
There are all the aliyah benefits for tuition, ulpan, and living expenses. If you don’t make Aliyah there are tourist scholarships, Beit Midrash scholarships and interest free loans available for students. See more information here.
Israeli students have their own insurance through a kupa. Foreign students handle their health insurance on their own. Most use Maccabi Foreign Health Insurance or Aim Health.
Beit midrash classes, social activities, food (cafeteria), travel, and security fees.
General
We have a counseling center which helps students navigate their disabilities and any need for accommodations throughout the year.
Students interact in the dorms, cafeteria, Beit Midrash. Academics is mostly separate.
There are no issues. Graduates of JCT live and work across the world.
Living Arrangements
Most live either on campus or off campus, many times in the Baka area.
Student dorms are open all through the summer for international students and incur a slight charge.
Everything- shul, beit midrash, Rabbi, JLIC couple, Shabbatonim with meals, and we even have a mikveh on campus!
