Tuition and Expenses

International MSc Programs Tuition, Expenses and Payment Methods 


One-year tuition (as of July 2024): 

39,370 NIS (approx.) for international students (A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available)

31,496 NIS (approx.) for Israeli students/Olim hadashim

Additional fees: 1,083 NIS - campus security, welfare, national student union membership, HUJI student union membership  

Application fee: $75

Tuition deposit:

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 more expensive. The International School is unable to assist with off-campus housing.

Medical insurance: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem requires all international 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 12-month Program Costs for Self-Funding Students

Application Fee: $75

MSc tuition for international students (including additional fees): 40,453 NIS

Medical insurance for international students: 4,818 NIS (approx. 13.20 NIS per day)

Student dormitory (shared double room): 11,330 NIS

Living and extra-curricular expenses: $10,000


Application fee and deposit payment methods: Updated December 2024. The Hebrew University reserves the right to revise figures.

Registration and deposit fees are to be made using one of the following methods:

  • INTERNATIONAL Credit Card: The payment link appears in the application portal
     
  • Bank transfer: (A clear copy of the bank transfer form must be scanned and emailed to the program coordinators*) 

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 

*The transfer form should include the applicant's name and: Faculty of Agriculture, External Studies, MSC Application Fee

  • A friend, family member or colleague in Israel or abroad may pay on your behalf.

 

Contact us for more information:
Ms. Keren Ohayon, International MSc Programs: kerenoha@savion.huji.ac.il
Ms. Edit Hakim, International MSc Programs: editha@savion.huji.ac.il

 

 

Scholarships

Scholarships for the International MSc Programs
 

Thanks to the generous support of our scholarship sponsors, we are able to grant a limited number of full and partial scholarships to candidates who have been selected during a competitive review.

The vision of our scholarship sponsors is for scholars to be instruments of positive and just change by applying the knowledge and skills acquired at the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment to benefit their home countries. 

 

Types of scholarships

Scholarships are granted only to candidates from economically-developing countries. 

  • Full scholarships cover tuition, student dormitory housing on campus, medical insurance, monthly living stipend and student visa.
    The scholarship does not cover the application fee, round-trip airfare, initial living expenses (1.5 months), and a tuition deposit ($500 which will be refunded upon graduation and return to your home country). Candidates are required to fund these expenses.
     
  • Partial scholarships are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Scholarship offers may be withdrawn and offered to applicants on the waiting list if the candidate does not meet the necessary requirements. 

 

How to apply for a scholarship

Scholarships are granted to candidates who have been accepted to one of the international MSc programs offered by the International School.
To apply for a scholarship, submit a completed scholarship application form together with your full online application during the application period of the program you are applying to. 

There are a limited number of scholarships and scholarship selection is very competitive.

We strongly urge applicants to seek funding from other sources early in the application process. Other scholarship sources can be found at the link below.

Other scholarship sources

Our Partners

Thanks to the generous support and committment of our scholarship sponsors, students from developing and economically transitioning countries have had the golden opportunity to study in one of our international graduate programs. 

Scholarships have been generously donated by the following foundations and individuals:

 

 

 Susie Fraser

Susie Fraser (Jonny Fraser Memorial Scholarship) with Roselyne Makau of Kenya 

Dina Gidron with Pears Scholars

Dina Gidron of Pears Foundation with past Pears Scholars

Parasol Foundation Trust with past scholar from India

 

Scholarship Sources

The International School grants a limited number of scholarships and the selection is extremely competitive. Even if awarded a scholarship, candidates must also have funding for the admission deposit, round-trip airfare and intial living expenses. 

We encourage applicants to seek additional scholarship sources or an educational loan. It is very important to apply for these scholarships early and to allow several months to receive a decision.

In some countries, partial or full study scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture or a National Committee for Research and Development. Some NGOs or places of employment also provide financial support for advanced studies. 

There are various international sources to which candidates may apply for full or supplementary funding:

Each fund has strict eligibility criteria regarding the country of origin, work experience, previous studies, age, etc. Individuals must submit scholarship applications directly to these funds according to their deadlines and regulations. Requests are considered alongside others from around the world applying for scholarships in a variety of programs.

The Hebrew University has no role in the decision-making processes of these institutions. We will make every effort to provide official documentation requested by the sponsoring institution by their deadline.