Hebrew University offers students the opportunity to live in the heart of Jerusalem and study at one of the world’s top universities.
Our 3-year, double-major track will provide you with a strong orientation in business administration and a broad foundation in Liberal Arts. Through a comprehensive, stimulating, and innovative curriculum, you’ll cultivate advanced critical-thinking, analytical, communication, and leadership skills that will empower you to succeed in diverse professional environments anywhere in the world. Business Administration (60 Credits) includes: statistics, mathematics, finance, economics, accounting, management, organizational behavior, data & technology, and more. Liberal Arts (60-64 Credits that focuses on two study clusters) includes: Jewish Studies in Context- Jewish texts, thought, philosophy, identity, religion, and more; Communications and Culture - cyber security, propaganda, media, digital platforms, global protest communication, public speaking, and more.
Our 3-year, double-major track complements studies in business administration with a strong foundation in the humanities and the development of advanced language skills. You’ll learn to read, write, and think critically, enjoy exposure to diverse cultural perspectives, and engage in thought-provoking discursive analysis. In addition, you’ll learn how to plan strategically, master financial principles, and lead projects across the business spectrum. Through a comprehensive, stimulating, and innovative curriculum, you’ll cultivate advanced analytical, communication, and leadership skills that will empower you to succeed in diverse professional environments anywhere in the world. Business Administration (60 credits) includes: statistics, mathematics, finance, economics, accounting, management, organizational behaviour, data & technology, elective courses, and more. English (60 credits) includes: analysis of poetry, fiction, drama, world literature, and 20th century literature, as well as academic writing as well as a diverse array of electives on urgent contemporary questions from woke culture to popular fiction.
Our 3-year, double-major track in liberal arts and English offers a broad-based education in diverse subject areas such as Jewish studies, communications, and English literature, allowing you to develop versatile and adaptable skills in analysis, critical-thinking, and communication. You’ll discover how multiple academic disciplines interact and influence each other, and develop well-rounded theoretical and practical expertise that can be applied to a wide range of industries and professional frameworks once you graduate. Liberal Arts (60-64 Credits) includes: Jewish Studies in Context- Jewish texts, thought, philosophy, identity, religion, and more; Communications and Culture- cyber security, propaganda, media, digital platforms, global protest communication, public speaking, and more. English Literature (62 credits) includes: Analysis of poetry, fiction, drama, world literature, and 20th century literature, as well as academic writing and a diverse array of electives on contemporary cultural concerns from woke culture to popular fiction.
Yael Wertman is originally from Los Angeles, CA and made Aliyah with her family after learning for a year in MMY. After seminary, she did Sherut Leumi at Nefesh B’Nefesh in the Post Aliyah Department and continued to work at Nefesh B’Nefesh as well as at MMY as a Madricha for the three years following Sherut Leumi while completing her undergrad at Bar Ilan University. During this time, she met Joe and they got married in August 2025. Yael loves nature, teaching a hype Zumba class, and getting lost in a good book. She’s passionate about Aliyah and Israel and is always looking to spread that love with others.
Joe Wertman grew up in West Hempstead, NY, and received his B.A. in Psychology from Queens College, while in parallel learning at Yeshiva Gedola of the Five Towns. After graduating, he spent a year teaching at Rambam Mesivta High School (which he attended as a student), during which he decided to move to Israel. He made Aliyah in August 2024 and spent his first year in Israel as a Madrich in Reishit where he had spent two years learning post high school. Concurrently, he studied at HebrewU and earned his MBA by the following year. He works in Amazon PPC advertising out of an office in Jerusalem. In his free time, you’ll find Joe playing chess, working out, enjoying a fruit, or sipping a good cup of coffee.
Yael and Joe are passionate about Israel, connected Jewish community life, and are so excited to blend their passions and talents in building the new JLIC student center!
Info@collegeinisrael.org
The International BA program is currently test-optional.
In addition to test scores (optional), students will be asked to submit an official transcript and scores for any advanced placement (AP) courses or other matriculation exams they may have completed.
Individual tracks may have more admissions requirements. See this link for more info.
Admissions is rolling and the deadline is August 15th.
Yes it is possible to defer admission for one year.
No, but it may be relevant for admissions or exemption from the Mechina.
Yes, for Bar IlanXP.
Some credits will transfer, this is evaluated as part of the application process.
Yes.
On campus housing for the 2025-26 school year is US $6900.
For students in the International BA, scholarships are available for housing.
Students enrolled in a degree program at Rothberg can receive scholarships through the Rothberg International School. See more here.
Olim may receive funding through the Ministry of Absorption (this will only cover a portion of the International BA tuition).
Health insurance for international students the year 2025-26 is US $730.
Learn more about the cost of living in Jerusalem here.
All are eligible for housing in the dorms. A number live off-campus as well.
After the school year is over is there a place for students to live over the summer? Yes, they can extend their contract in the dorms.
Kosher and Shomer Shabbat apartments. Shabbat meals and religious programming.
Accommodations are available through the Dean of the students office, with proper documentation. Students enrolled in degrees and programs at the Rothberg International School receive support in arranging the proper accommodations with the dean’s office.
They will take classes together (Israeli BA students must take 2 courses taught in English as part of their BA degree), live in the dorms together, and there are social activities to help them connect.
Hebrew University is consistently ranked among the world’s top 100 universities and our alumni live and work around the world.
