ar Ilan University, Israel’s fastest growing university, has been committed to combining top-notch academics with elite Jewish life and studies options. Research in fields such as engineering, health sciences, natural sciences, humanities, business, brain sciences, sustainability, and desert studies.
*Computer Science is a transitional language program. In this program, the first 1 or 2 years are in English and include Ulpan (Hebrew language) classes and then students transition into Hebrew-language tracks.
*Law is a transitional language program. In this program, the first 1 or 2 years are in English and include Ulpan (Hebrew language) classes and then students transition into Hebrew-language tracks.
*Life Sciences is a transitional language program. In this program, the first 1 or 2 years are in English and include Ulpan (Hebrew language) classes and then students transition into Hebrew-language tracks.
Nadav and Yaffy Newman arrived at the Bar-Ilan campus from Jerusalem with their son Pe’er Yisrael. They have lived in 2 countries and have backpacked a smidge in Europe and a lot in South America. Between them they are passionate about woodworking, learning from others, travel and having guests over! They care deeply about the future of Jews all over the world and strongly believe in the need of community and supporting that actively.
Nadav was born and raised in Maale Adumim, Israel. He studied at Yeshivat Bnei David Eli for a couple years before and after going off to the IDF where he served in an elite combat unit as a solider, commander and then officer for over 4 years. He is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science at Machon Lev while studying in Mizrachi’s Musmachim Smicha program. Nadav loves playing & watching spots and watching documentaries.
Yaffy hails from Hollywood, Florida where she lived for the first 18 years of her life until moving to Israel. She studied Gemara and philosophy at Nishmat before doing Sheirut Leumi at Shaare Tzedek Hospital in both the surgery and then maternity wards. She worked at the RRG Beit Midrash program at Hebrew University as admin and running chaburot. And most recently was the Eim Bayit at Michlelet Mevasseret Yerushalayim (MMY). Yaffy is a big fan of any type of novel and photography.
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Yes, SAT/ACT are required.
Please see here regarding Bar-llan University International School programs, as each program has different requirements.
Usually from January to July for the Fall semester.
Yes, for one year.
Hebrew Proficiency – A student must display Hebrew proficiency through the YAEL\YAELNET exam by receiving a score of 105 or more. In the case of admission to Social Work, Medical Imaging, and Psychology (single-major) the requirement is 120 or more.
Not all programs require SATs/ACTs. Some programs are open to applicants with certain AP exams (English, Math, Sciences, Government) or GED or state exit exams (such as Regents) and can be admitted solely based on those. For applicants who would like to be admitted to programs where SAT\ACT isn’t required, but do not have the aforementioned matriculation, the Mechina L’Olim is a wonderful option.
To learn more about specific requirements of each department, see this link.
Potentially; each case is examined individually.
In some cases, but it is up to the approval from the department
Yes.
Potentially, depending on what the student studied in the other university/college and what they want to study at Bar-Ilan University.
Tuition for regular bachelor degree programs is according to the standard tuition in Israel – approximately US $4000. The cost of the Hebrew ulpan for the multilingual programs is approximately $1000.00 peer level (up to four levels).
There are many different housing options on campus at different price points. See here for more details. Some students also choose to rent apartments nearby.
There is no financial assistance, but there are dorms available at difference price points (see here).
For new olim in the Multilingual, Academic Integration tracks, housing subsidies may be available through the Ministry of Aliyah – Israel Student Authority.
If the student is an Oleh- new immigrants are eligible to receive financial assistance from the Ministry of Aliyah – Student Authority for 3 years of study. See here for further info.
There are also dozens of options for scholarships provided by the university or other outside organizations – see more details here.
The healthcare system in Israel operates on a National Health Insurance model, with Israeli residents (citizens) are required to be insured by one of four authorized Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), known as “Kupot Holim.”
All international students (non-Israeli) must obtain a health insurance policy for the duration of their stay In Israel – before they arrive.
There is no obligation to work with a specific insurance provider, however, we recommend contacting “Harel Yedidim” – who have comprehensive experience handling the insurance needs of international students, and an English-speaking service 24/7.
You can see more information here.
In addition to tuition and housing, students can expect to pay for water, electricity, internet and municipality, as well as health insurance and food.
Most students live in surrounding areas of the university in the Campus dormitories or the Givat Shmuel/Kiryat Ono area .
The rental period in the campus dorms usually starts in October and ends in September the following year. Payment is required for a full
12-month period.
There are floors in the dorms that religious students live on and they are matched with roommates that are religious and shomrei Shabbat.
The Sybil Wigdor Student Support and Accessibility Unit operates a support center for students with disabilities and students with learning disorders. The center’s services include accommodations for exams and coursework, academic mentorship and tutoring, workshops on learning skills and addressing the different accessibility needs of students.
Bar-Ilan University is an accredited academic research institution of higher learning that is accepted and recognized throughout the world.