• B.Sc. degree or equivalent from a recognized university in a relevant field: agriculture, animal sciences, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology, environmental sciences, food sciences, natural sciences, nutritional sciences, plant sciences, etc.*
• Adequate knowledge of undergraduate level biochemistry is required in the Nutrition, Animal Sciences and Plant Sciences programs.
• Scientific background relevant to the selected study program.
• GPA of 80 or above (B- on the letter scale).
• High level of proficiency in all English skills, documented by one of the following:
  • At least 89 on the TOEFL internet-based test
  • At least 7.0 on the IELTS
  • Candidates with a score of 80-89 in TOEFL or 6-6.5 in IELTS may be admitted to the program with the condition of reaching the required level of English language proficiency by the end of the first school year in the program.
  • Documentation of previous academic studies conducted in English.
  • Exemption of English learning from an approved Israeli institution of higher education.
• Two-three letters of recommendation; at least one must be academic.
• Relevant experience is recommended but not mandatory.

*Degrees in other fields will be considered. The candidate may be required to supplement the degree with undergraduate-level biochemistry, molecular biology and/or other science courses.

Semester A

• Introduction to Molecular Biology

• Water Quality Workshop

• Experimental Design and Statistical Analyses + Practice

• Scientific Writing and Presentation

• Integrated Pest Management

• Chemistry of the Environment 

• Basic Irrigation Systems

• Environmental Economics

• Biotechnology for Agricultural Crops

• Research Methods (three semesters)

Semester B

• Global Pollution Workshop

• Reclaimed Water and Environmental Aspects

• Aquatic Geochemistry 

• Biological Control of Agricultural Pests 

• Ecological Principles in Spatial Conservation Planning

• Environmental Microbiology

• Microbial Ecology of Aquaculture Systems

• Weed Management 

• Plant-Microbe Interactions

• Workshop in Basic Python

Semester C

• Research Exercise
• Seminar

Tuition, Expenses and Payment Methods

One-year tuition: $18,050

Application fees: 
Early application fee: $80
Late application fee: $100

Tuition advance/Tuition deposit:

• Self-funding students: $1,000 tuition advance, payable upon admission. The advance will be deducted from the total tuition. Tuition may be paid in up to six installments beginning at the start of the program.
• Students receiving a scholarship through the International School of Agricultural Sciences: $500 deposit, payable upon acceptance of the scholarship offer. The deposit will be returned when the student completes all studies at the Faculty of Agriculture (including PhD if applicable).

Round-trip airfare to and from Israel: The student is responsible for funding airfare and/or other transportation to and from Israel.

Living expenses: Living expenses include food, personal supplies, apparel, transportation, etc. for one year. International School scholarship recipients are required to have funding for initial out-of-pocket expenses in October and November. The monthly scholarship stipend begins December 1.

Housing: International students typically reside in the student dormitories on the Faculty of Agriculture campus in Rehovot. Dormitory rent varies according to room type and availability: double room, single room, or single room in a shared apartment. Students granted scholarships through the International School of Agricultural Sciences are placed in double rooms. Off-campus housing is generally ore expensive. The International Schooll is unable to assist with off-campus housing.

Medical insurance: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem requires all students to be covered by adequate health insurance for the duration of their stay in Israel. International School scholarship recipients will be provided with health insurance. Self-funding students are required to purchase comprehensive health insurance either privately or via the International School.

Estimated One-Year Program Costs for Self-Funding Students

Updated June 2017. The Hebrew University reserves the right to revise figures.

Payment methods: 
Payments are to be made in US dollars ($) using one of the following methods:

• Credit card: Email a signed letter from the card owner clearly indicating the date, sum, card type and number, date of expiry of the card and purpose of payment (including the applicant‘s name, country, and MSc program name).
   
• Bank transfer to:

Bank name: Bank Ha-Poalim
Branch: 436
Address: 1 Hamarpe Street, Jerusalem
Account name: Hebrew University Jerusalem
Account number: 506076
IBAN: IL650124360000000506076
Swift code: POAL IL IT 

On the transfer form, please write: Att.: Faculty of Agriculture, Food & Environment, Division for External Studies, Budget 046-4704

A clear copy of the bank transfer form must be scanned and emailed to the program coordinator: nuritbe@savion.huji.ac.il . The transfer form must clearly indicate the date, sum and purpose of payment including the applicant‘s name, country and MSc program name.

• Friend, family member or colleague in Israel or abroad: May pay on your behalf in Israeli shekels (NIS) or in USD. 
   
• Bank check to: "The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Faculty of Agriculture)") mailed, with an accompanying letter clearly indicating the date, sum, and purpose of payment (including the applicant‘s name, country, and MSc program name).