Why Study at the Hebrew University
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, founded in 1918 and officially opened in 1925, is Israel’s first university, established by prominent Zionists such as Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Chaim Weizmann, and Martin Buber. As a pioneering institution in Jerusalem during the British Mandate, it has grown into one of the world’s top 100 universities and a leading academic institution in Israel.
The University boasts six campuses: Mount Scopus, Edmond J. Safra Campus (Givat Ram) and Ein Kerem Campus in Jerusalem, Rehovot Campus (Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment), the Volcani Institute in Rishon LeZion and Inter-university Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat. Over the years, it has attracted thousands of students from across the globe, with alumni including eight Nobel laureates. The university’s researchers have also received the Fields Medal, the Abel Prize, and the Wolf Prize, with 14 recipients of the latter.
Internationally, the Hebrew University is deeply engaged in global research and teaching, with 150 collaboration agreements and 25 student exchange agreements spanning 14 countries. The University’s Yissum Technology Transfer Company is ranked 15th globally for patent registrations.
Students can embark on a unique academic journey, with the option to study in a degree or non-degree programme in either Hebrew or English, or participate in international programmes like those offered at the Rothberg International School, creating lifelong connections in Israel’s most prestigious academic institution.
