Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Today, 22,000 students, from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds, study on the University’s four campuses. They converge here to find intellectual challenge, religious bonds, political analysis and cultural activity. The Hebrew University brings all these students, from over 50 countries, together in Jerusalem to share an invaluable experience. The Hebrew University: * Ranked Number One in academic excellence by Israel’s Council for Higher Education. * Top Israeli university in world universities rankings. * Seven Nobel Prize winners in seven years are Hebrew University graduates or researchers. * Panoramic view of the 3000-year-old city of Jerusalem from classroom windows. * State-of-the-art sports complex on campus. Why the Rothberg International School? *Global education at its best with students coming from over 70 countries. * Year/semester programs for every level, ranging from pre-academic studies to options for visiting research fellows. * Largest modern Hebrew language program in the one country where Hebrew is the native language (with about 2,500 students annually). * Seven Hebrew University M.A. degree programs taught in English. * Modern, comfortable facilities, including computer rooms and Wifi hotspots. * Exciting opportunities to engage in supervised internships for credit as well as volunteer work at a variety of institutions around Jerusalem. * Extensive program of cultural and social activities, e.g., tours around Israel, lectures on politics in the Middle East, Jewish-life oriented activities, and more. * Housing in the brand new Scopus Student Village, walking distance from the RIS. * The Madrichim – an outstanding staff of counselors, consisting of specially selected, multilingual, Israeli students, who strive to help RIS students handle their day-to-day affairs as well as enjoy their stay in Israel.