Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Exchange

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Location: Jerusalem, Israel
Language of instruction: English
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: Hebrew University Exchange Website
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)

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Who can go?

Travel to Israel  is not currently permitted, the current advisory level is level 3: “Avoid non-essential travel.” UBC uses the Government of Canada’s travel advisories to assess the risk level of a destination.  As per UBC’s Student Safety Abroad policy, students are not permitted to travel to Level 3 and 4 destinations unless exceptional circumstances exist.

  • Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study

When applying to Go Global:

  • Commerce students (UBC-V): Select 'Hebrew University of Jerusalem-COMM'
  • Law students (UBC-V): Select 'Hebrew University of Jerusalem-Law' 
  • All other students: Select 'Hebrew University of Jerusalem-Uniwide'

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1
    • HUJI Summer Ulpan: Mid-June to End of September
    • HUJI Autumn Semester: Beginning of October to End of December
  • UBC Term 2
    • HUJI Winter Ulpan: Beginning of January to Mid-February
    • HUJI Spring Semester: Mid-February to End of May

 

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Commerce (UBCV)
  • Engineering
  • Fine Arts
  • Forestry
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Law
  • Management (UBCO)
  • Science

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

  • 1 HUJ credit = 1 UBC credit
  • For Law: 1 HUJ credit = 1.5 UBC credit

Course load Information

  • 20 credits per semester (1 cr of frontal study)

Transfer credit

The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)

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Additional note for language of instruction

  • Students fluent in Hebrew may take classes taught in that medium
  • Students are required to take an Ulpan course preceding their academic studies unless they have a high enough level of Hebrew comprehension (determined by HUJI)
    • Term 1 and full year students take “Undergraduate Ulpan” and winter or spring term students take “Winter Ulpan”
    • Students pay directly to HUJI for this course
    • ARTS 1st credits are awarded upon successful completion of Ulpan

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Student experience

Housing
Information on accommodation

Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.

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Finances and funding

While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.

  • 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC

Financial Planning 

Awards & Scholarships  
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.  

All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:  
UBCV Students  
UBCO Students 

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