The following is a list of programs avaliable for students who would like to study or work in Israel. These programs are not sponsored by the Helen Diller Institute, but are made avaliable on our website as a resource for interested students.
UCEAP Israel
Travel behind the headlines and see the real Israel. Each year millions are drawn to Israel’s storied landmarks, spiritual centers, and healing seas. Building on the country's history are leading industries and rapid development, where today’s generation can gain career training and a broadened view of the Middle East. In Jerusalem, intern or conduct research in fields from cognitive psychology to performing arts. In the port city of Haifa, benefit from proximity to Israel’s technology hub. For an authentic Israeli experience—including outreach projects with Bedouin tribes—venture just outside the major tourist centers to Be’er Sheva.
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Yahel Israel
Yahel Social Change Fellowship
Spend 9 months immersed in Israel, giving, growing and seeing it from the inside. Our most immersive program puts fellows at the forefront of social issues facing Israel and equips them with the tools to create real, lasting change. Whether it’s teaching English to Ethiopian Israelis or helping local NGO staff further a project, fellows become deeply involved in the grassroots Israel experience and in the communities they serve.
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Fulbright Israel
Fulbright Israel Postdoctoral Fellowship
Fulbright Israel offers postdoctoral fellowships for U.S. scholars seeking to carry out advanced research at Israeli institutions. The program includes several postdoctoral pathways, including all-discipline and institution-specific fellowships. These awards support research-based visits and are intended for scholars pursuing postdoctoral work in Israel. There are fellowships available at the University of Haifa, Bar-Ilan University, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the Weizmann Institute of Science, the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Click here for more information.
Fulbright Distinguished (Senior) Scholar Fellowship
Fulbright Israel plans to award up to eight fellowships for senior faculty members, professionals, accomplished artists, or writers for visits to Israeli institutions of higher education during the 2027/28 academic year. The program is open to all fields of knowledge, and proposed activities may include research, lecturing, or a combination of lecturing and research. Grants support visits of four months. Click here for more information.
Fulbright Master’s Degree Fellowship
Fulbright Israel plans to award up to seven master’s degree grants for students beginning study in Israel during the 2026/27 academic year. The application is closed for the current cycle. The program is designed for students pursuing a master’s degree at an Israeli institution of higher education. Holders of one master’s degree may apply for a second in a different field. Click here for more information.
Fulbright Research Fellowships for PhD Students
Fulbright Israel plans to award up to seven grants to PhD students for one semester of research in Israel during the 2026/27 academic year. The application is closed for this cycle. Awards are granted on the basis of innovation, academic excellence, leadership promise, and the applicant’s potential to advance knowledge and strengthen mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and Israel. Click here for more information.
Fulbright Open Study/Research Fellowship
Fulbright Israel awards are granted on the basis of innovation, academic excellence, the leadership promise of the applicant, and their potential to both advance knowledge and enhance mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and Israel.
This program is designed to provide research opportunities by utilizing local resources as well as gaining international experience. Grantees plan their own projects, which may include independent library, archival or field research, consultations with local professors or a combination of such activities. Along with opportunities for research and engagement with local resources, this Fulbright Program offers invaluable opportunities to meet and work with the local professionals and experts of the host country, sharing daily life as well as professional and creative experiences. Click here for more information.
Fulbright Specialist Program
The Fulbright Specialist Program sends U.S. faculty and professionals abroad to serve as expert consultants at academic institutions for periods of two to six weeks. In Israel, specialists may contribute in areas such as curriculum development, faculty development, institutional planning, and related subjects. The program operates on a rolling deadline. Click here for more information.
Tel Aviv University International
Semester or Year Abroad
This study abroad experience is for students who are looking for a life-changing journey of discovery, while simultaneously studying and earning credit at the top university of Israel. This opportunity is open to students either for one semester or one full year.
Tel Aviv University is located in the center of Tel Aviv, the city of non-stop discovery. Tel Aviv boasts a diverse and create community alongside its beaches, unique culture and vibrant nightlife. It’s no surprise this young city has been labeled the “Capital of Mediterranean Cool.”
With 30,000 Israelis and 3,000 international students on campus, you’ll have the chance to grow a network of friends from all over the world. In addition to rigorous academic coursework, you will be given the opportunity to travel throughout Israel and explore the rich history and heritage of the Start-Up Nation. Expect excursions in the Northern Galilee, the Negev Desert, the Dead Sea and of course, the Mediterranean.
The experience begins with a mandatory intensive Hebrew Ulpan course, followed by a minimum of four semester courses. You can check our full list of course offerings here.
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TAKA: Prep Program For Academic Hebrew
This intensive Hebrew program is run in collaboration with the Ministry of Absorption, the program, otherwise known as TAKA, is ideal for those who wish to improve their academic and language skills.
You’ll need a high school diploma or higher to join the program, and be looking to pursue a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree, or a PhD in Hebrew at an Israeli college or university.
Expect some intensive coursework focusing on three core components: Intensive Hebrew studies, English studies, personal academic consultation for choosing a study track, and a selection of Hebrew specializations such as Academic Writing, International Relations, Israeli Society, and more. You’ll also be prepared for the Yael Test for Hebrew proficiency, and Amir Test for English proficiency required by higher academic institutions in Israel.
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International MA Program in Environmental Studies
The Porter School of Environmental Studies' International MA Program in Environmental Studies provides candidates with an intensive multidisciplinary insight into environmental studies with an emphasis on Israel's unique geographic and geopolitical setting. It takes place over one year (3 semesters), is full time and is taught entirely in English.
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International MA Program in Security & Diplomacy
Our Security and Diplomacy program is one for the Next Gen of leaders, those of you looking to stamp your diplomat skill-set and security knowledge on an ever-challenging world.The program provides you with advanced knowledge and analytical tools in order to take onboard key strategy, diplomacy, and decision-making skills. These skills ensure you have what it takes to shape a security and foreign policy on a global level - with a focus on the Middle East, probably the world’s most fiery spot to practice those newly acquired skills.Expect to be tutored by internationally renowned scholars and leading practitioners in both security and diplomacy, providing a fascinating and truly exceptional learning experience. You’ll also go on educational tours and meet with Israeli and foreign officials as part of the curriculum, an inspirational way to get a real hands-on feel for diplomacy on the ground.You’re undoubtedly already aware of the world’s focus on Israel and its immediate neighbors, in both security and diplomacy matters; this is your chance to enroll in a unique, localized program with internationally renowned scholars and leading practitioners in the region. Click here for more information.
The Coller International Undergraduate Summer Program
The Coller International Undergraduate Summer program is a comprehensive short-term program designed to provide undergraduate students from Coller and partner institutions an opportunity to expand their knowledge on a wide range of topics, including Cybersecurity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Data Analytics, and Digital Marketing.
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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Semester & Year Programs
A BGU experience is more than your typical study abroad. Here, you will immerse yourself into our vibrant campus community, living and taking courses alongside Israeli and international students alike. You'll encounter new perspectives and make friends with a diverse cohort of students from all over the globe. Beyond your academic studies, you'll take part in BGU's dynamic calendar of social events and activities, and have opportunities to travel throughout Israel.
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Bar-Ilan University
Israel XP
Israel XP works in conjunction with Bar-Ilan University to provide students with high-level general and Judaic studies, credits that are transferable to many North American universities, and an independent, vibrant dorm life. We offer the benefits of a relatively small, intimate program of approximately 120 English-speaking students, combined with the resources and infrastructure of a top notch university.
Classes take place at Bar-Ilan University on Monday - Thursday. Judaic courses are offered at beginner and advanced levels each morning. Options include parsha, ethics, halacha, Talmud, contemporary issues, and a wide array of other topics
General studies courses are taught in the afternoons. The courses are similar to a typical freshman course load in North American universities, including English, Mathematics, Science, Psychology, Ulpan, Business and more. All courses are taught in English.
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Student Exchange — Incoming Students
Bar-Ilan University’s International Student Exchange Program offers students the opportunity to study at one of Israel’s leading universities in the metropolitan Tel Aviv area. The program is intended for international students seeking a short-term exchange experience in Israel.
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MA in English Literature
This graduate program offers students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of British and American literature and literary theory while developing advanced writing and research skills. It is a strong option for students seeking an English-taught humanities degree in Israel.
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University of Haifa International School
Semester & Year Programs
As a student at the University of Haifa's Study Abroad Program for a semester or year, you will have an experience that you will never forget! Our wide range of courses and special track programs fulfills any student's academic interest. Courses in the Study Abroad Program at the International School are taught in English by faculty from a variety of departments within the University of Haifa. All of our courses are academically accredited in accordance with the standards and criteria of North American and European universities.
While studying abroad here in Haifa, you will be able to explore the city's beauty, cultural life, and diversity all of which are represented on campus and throughout the student body.
Throughout your time abroad, you will get to experience a wide variety of trips and tours all around Israel; from trips to the beautiful Galilee and Golan Heights to Jerusalem Tel Aviv, and all the way down to the Dead Sea and Masada.
Aside from trips and tours, our social activities coordinators are there to provide you with cultural activities on and off of campus, as well as assistance 24/7.
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Arava Institute
Semester & Year Programs
The Arava Institute offers an accredited university-level semester or yearlong program for both undergraduate and graduate students. Take courses in diverse environmental fields, engage in peace-building and environmental leadership seminars, and partake in educational field trips — all with a diverse student population hailing from Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and beyond.
Students at the Arava Institute explore a range of environmental issues from an exceptional transboundary and interdisciplinary perspective. Under the guidance of leading environmental professionals and academics, students take between four to five courses in both the natural and social environmental sciences. Courses focus on the areas of water management, renewable energy, ecology, sustainable agriculture, environmental politics, and more. Students can also pursue an independent research project in the framework of a 3-credit elective independent study course. All courses are taught in English.
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Center for Creative Ecology, Kibbutz Lotan
Green Apprenticeship Program
Join us for a 4 week practical training program in hands-on sustainable living. We will learn about the design, building and running of various projects.
We will link together ecological, social, economic and cultural aspects into a unified whole. For instance, we will develop skills through hands-on work in our environmental education center, organic gardens, and natural building projects.
Students will live in the EcoCampus neighborhood featuring beautiful hand-crafted earth and straw bale domes. At the end of the course, participants receive an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certification (PDC).
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Reichman University, Raphael Recanati International School (RRIS)
Study Abroad Program
Founded by renowned Israeli Professor Uriel Reichman in 1994, Reichman University is the first private university in Israel. It is a non-profit organization modeled after Ivy League universities in the U.S. In the twenty-eight years since its establishment, Reichman University's success has drawn both international recognition and some of the finest lecturers and researchers from around the world. Reichman University has the largest international school in Israel; the Raphael Recanati International School (RRIS), with over 2,500 international students from 90 different countries – 1/3 of all students are international.
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Israel Tech Policy Institute
The Israel Tech Policy Institute (ITPI) is a policy think-tank and research institute founded in Tel-Aviv in 2018. The ITPI was established as the Israeli chapter of the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) – one of the leading think tanks in the U.S. and around the world in the field of privacy and data protection. The ITPI was founded by FPF CEO Jules Polonetsky, acting as its Chairman, and by Prof. Omer Tene. Limor Shmerling Magazanik is the Managing Director of the institute.
Unique in the Israeli tech policy landscape, the ITPI provides a platform for research and policy discourse across a range of stakeholders, including industry, academia, government and civil society.
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Azrieli Foundation
Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship supports the best and brightest minds in their postdoctoral research, connecting them with world-class academics and leading researchers. The Fellowship provides generous funding for eligible international applicants to conduct research in any academic discipline at eligible institutions in Israel. Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded without regard to religion, gender, age or ethnicity. Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellows join a network of outstanding early-career scientists and scholars. They enjoy opportunities for interdisciplinary and cross-cultural exchange, leadership training, community engagement, professional mentorship, a growing alumni network and a welcoming staff dedicated to the wellbeing of all Azrieli Fellows.
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Achvat Amim
Summer Solidarity Cohort
Achvat Amim’s Summer of Solidarity is an opportunity to spend six weeks this summer on the ground and working directly with Palestinians and Israelis in the movement for justice and liberation. Participants will join a dynamic learning community in which we will explore and shape Jewish culture, identity, and activism as well as gain critical frameworks for understanding power, change-making, and movement-building. As a community we will directly partake in solidarity work together on the ground designed to strengthen resistance efforts, build relationships, and develop skills. Achvat Amim's Summer Solidarity Cohort is open to students, workers, teachers, travelers, activists, all of the above, or something entirely different. Applicants can be living in the region for a semester or can be permanently residing in the region (though as a note, the communal living component of our 6-week summer program is required). You are going to be living in Jerusalem, a city full of complexity and diverse cultural life. You will go to cafes and bars and art exhibits. You will join learning circles, minyanim (communal prayer gathering), celebrations, and explore community. You will discover the connections and tensions between East and West Jerusalem, as well as the vast and very real meanings behind words such as conflict, occupation, peace, justice and self-determination. You will have meetings and go to work at your volunteer placement. You will learn all over the city and all over the country.
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New Israel Fund
Global Activism Fellowship
Do you care about equality, human rights, and ending the occupation? Join us on a one-of-a-kind trip to Israel and the occupied territories. This fellowship abroad is for young adults who are able to demonstrate leadership experience, a commitment to NIF’s vision and values, and skills or professional expertise that they are interested in developing and applying to advance a just, equal, democratic, and pluralistic Israel/Palestine. The NIF is looking for activists and those with experience relating to Israel. You would spend a week, from November 12th-19th (2025), in Israel working with leaders, political activists, and community organizers.
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Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rothberg International School
Study Abroad
If you are an international undergraduate or graduate student and want to experience life in Israel while earning academic credit, Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School offers the opportunity to study in Israel for a semester or an academic year. Students can choose from a wide range of courses in Israel and Middle East studies, social and political studies, religion, business, and more, while studying in Jerusalem at one of Israel’s leading universities.
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Visiting Research Student Program
As a Visiting Research Student, you can take courses at Hebrew University for a semester or a year while also conducting independent research. This program is designed for PhD students enrolled in doctoral programs abroad who are looking to deepen their research while living and studying in Jerusalem.
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Research Internships
Hebrew University offers credit-bearing research internships for advanced undergraduate and graduate students seeking hands-on experience in a wide range of STEM fields. Students join a research team and work closely with leading faculty while gaining academic and professional experience in Israel.
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Summer Science Internship Program
This summer program gives students the opportunity to spend between four and eight weeks working in a research laboratory in the hard sciences, engineering, or medical sciences. It is a strong option for students seeking an intensive summer research experience in Israel.
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Hebrew and Other Language Courses
Rothberg International School offers a variety of language programs in Modern Hebrew, Arabic, Biblical Hebrew, and other languages. Many are available as year-long or intensive summer and winter programs, making them a good option for students who want structured language study in Jerusalem.
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Technion International
Incoming Students / Study Abroad
Technion International offers study abroad opportunities for students in engineering and science who want to study in Israel at one of the country’s leading technical universities. The program includes academics, off-campus activities, and business and industry site visits.
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Research / Internship Technion Lab
Technion’s Research/Internship program allows students to conduct research in a Technion laboratory for periods ranging from two months to one year. Participants work with a supervising professor and gain hands-on experience in one of Israel’s top STEM research environments.
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Professional Internship
The Professional Internship Program offers unpaid internships of at least 10 weeks in fields such as science, engineering, and marketing. Students complete a meaningful project and receive academic supervision through Technion International.
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Weizmann Institute of Science
Kupcinet-Getz International Summer Program
The Kupcinet-Getz International Summer Program is a prestigious summer research opportunity for outstanding science students from around the world. Participants conduct research at one of Israel’s leading scientific institutions and gain intensive laboratory experience over the summer.
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NYU Tel Aviv
Summer Program
At the crossroads of the ancient and modern, Tel Aviv is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city on Israel’s Mediterranean coast. The center of Israel’s financial and technology sectors, Tel Aviv boasts many museums and beautiful beaches, a wide variety of culinary hotspots and a vibrant nightlife. Through intense academic exploration and co-curricular excursions, participants will investigate Israel’s unique history and explore the intersections of religion, politics and ethnicity in a modern secular society from a comparative perspective. NYU leverages Tel Aviv’s multicultural present to provide a global perspective on the Middle East and Jewish-Arab society. Open to all undergraduates, NYU Tel Aviv may be of special interest to those studying business, entrepreneurship, religion, politics, history, international relations, Middle Eastern and Islamic studies or Hebrew and Judaic studies. An archaeology program in the summer offers undergraduate and graduate classes. Applications are closed for this cycle. The general deadline is February 15.
Programs offered:
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Undergraduate 6 Week Program
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Undergraduate and Graduate Archaeology Program
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Undergraduate Stern Program
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Undergraduate Internship Opportunity